News & Updates

This reference timeline provides the timeline of a water leak; and the estimated times of restoration.

This reference timeline provides the timeline of a power outage; and the estimated times of restoration.

Sewer is sewer, right? Not when you are talking about storm sewer versus sanitary sewer!

Commemorating Our Shared Resilience & Commitment to Community

Following Hurricane Helene, our region is more attuned to the impact a hurricane can have on a community.

Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) announces a multi-phase sewer project following the recent approval of the design contract with construction set to begin in late summer 2026.

A sewer project, identified in the Wastewater System Master Plan, has been announced to make significant improvements to the Brushy Creek, 18 Mile Creek, and Middle Branch sewer interceptors.

A water project, as part of an initiative to replace all galvanized pipe in the distribution system, has been identified to replace the existing waterline along Oakfield and Grace Avenues.

A sewer project, identified in the Wastewater System Master Plan, has been identified to improve the Brushy Creek Pump Station.

The Easley Combined Utilities Sewer and Water teams have a designated process for the identification, design, and execution of projects.

As we look toward warmer weather in the coming months, there are a variety of ways to stay cool while reducing your energy consumption.

Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is proud to share that Watershed Manager Melanie Ruhlman is this year’s Upstate Forever “Clean Water Champion.”

We want your art! ECU is creating a new 2026 calendar to share with our community and we want to feature art from Easley students.

This guide offers ideas to prepare your home for warmer temperatures, clean for improved conservation, and increase your overall utility efficiency.

So many things in your home depend on energy - including you! With this guide, we’ll look specifically at electric energy.

This guide includes tools for completing a DIY energy audit as well as resources to calculate additional energy savings.

Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is excited to announce that Water & Sewer Assistant Superintendent Brent Ellenburg has been recognized as the Blue Ridge Foothills District Operator of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) and the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works (SCAWWA).

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used, long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly. In partnership with the EPA and municipalities across the United States, Easley Combined Utilities is actively reducing potential exposure to PFAS found in drinking water.

This guide offers ideas to prepare for potential winter weather and tips on how to navigate a winter storm should we experience excessive snow or ice.

At Easley Combined Utilities, we want you to have the convenience of managing your account any time, day or night.