Residents
Greetings, new Edisto Island residents! As you embark on your journey of island living, we’re thrilled to provide you with some invaluable insights for a smooth transition into your newfound community.
Navigating public services is essential, so take note: while the Town of Edisto Beach and certain residential neighborhoods along the coast fall under Colleton County’s jurisdiction, the rest of the island falls within Charleston County. Depending on where you’ve settled, it’s important to establish the appropriate channels for accessing public services. Feel free to reach out to the Town of Edisto Beach, Colleton County, or Charleston County, depending on your location, to gather comprehensive information about the available services in your area.
Welcome to Edisto Island’s vibrant local community, where island living awaits you with open arms!
Here are some of the services for Edisto Island:
Sewer or Septic
A few streets in the Town of Edisto Beach have sewer connections, but most lots utilize septic systems.
Water
The Town of Edisto Beach provides water to residents of the beach. On the remainder of the Island, water comes from individual private wells in most areas.
Recycling
A recycling center is open 24/7 on Holmes Street near the Town of Edisto Beach town hall. An additional recycling center is located at 2844 Hwy 174 in Charleston County. Check with Charleston County for updated hours.
Garbage
The Town of Edisto Beach has weekly garbage collection. For more information visit The Town website.
Power Company
All electric power on Edisto is provided by Dominion Energy.
Cable, Internet, and Landline Telephone
AT&T/DirectTV, Comcast and Dish Network are the major service providers on the Island. You will need to check with the providers to determine who offers service at your lot or location.
Schools
Jane Edwards School serves local children from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. Beyond sixth grade, students travel to high schools in Walterboro, Hollywood, or Charleston, depending on their county of residence.
Healthcare
Edisto is served by a doctor’s office, Internal Medicine of Edisto Beach. There are several pharmacies near Highway 17 in either Hollywood or Ravenel (approximately 20 miles). The closest options for hospitals and other medical services are in Charleston or Walterboro. There is a dental practice on the island, called Edisto Family Dental.
