Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) has achieved notable recognition in 2026 by winning two prestigious workforce culture awards: SCBIZ Best Places to Work and USA Today’s Top Workplaces in the Energy and Utility Industry. Both awards are derived from anonymous employee feedback, underscoring the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
Two Awards, One Message from Employees
MPW has consistently been recognized as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years. The SCBIZ award evaluates key factors like engagement, teamwork, leadership, and benefits. Concurrently, the USA Today honor highlights MPW’s supportive workplace culture, focusing on leadership, trust, and overall workplace well-being in the energy and utility sector.
General Manager Allan Clum expressed pride in the awards, emphasizing that the true measure of success lies in the daily dedication of the MPW team rather than just accolades. HR Manager Christi Fowler added that these recognitions reflect the genuine voices of employees, noting the low turnover rate—less than 1%—as a testament to the organization’s culture of appreciation and support.
Why Employees Stay at MPW
Fowler cited several strengths based on this year’s employee survey responses, including:
- A robust benefits package
- Efficient work processes
- Strong leadership
- Clear vision for the future
- A family-oriented culture
MPW services over 95,000 residents in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, providing reliable water and wastewater services while prioritizing public health and environmental protection. The organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring the sustainability of the region’s water resources.
