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Jeff Fogle, Commissioner When I think back to when I first decided I would like to serve as a commissioner, I remember considering it as both a resident and a customer. As a long-time resident of the City of Easley, I had always admired the employees of ECU. And as a customer, I recognized and appreciated the reliability and customer service of ECU. The opportunity to serve on the Commission was, to me, a good way to offer myself to public service for a quality organization. My desire was, and continues to be, to help continue this excellent track record. What is something that you wish customers knew about Easley Combined Utilities? I would like all customers to know that Easley is in partnership with nine other cities in the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) , and as such, is an owner of its primary power source. PMPA is 25% owner of Unit #2 at Catawba Nuclear Station. This investment provides the citizens of Easley with reliable, affordable power. What do you consider the biggest “win” for ECU during your time as a commissioner? Hurricane Helene swept through our community in late September 2024. While this was a devastating storm, I consider the response of our team at Easley Combined Utilities the biggest win in my time as a commissioner. Each member of the team stepped up in so many ways. I'm so proud of the team! Their attitude and relentless work ethic they displayed was an inspiration! Easley is seeing an incredible amount of growth. How have previous projections – and associated planning – enabled ECU to meet the needs of our community? I think this well-known statement is applicable here: "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail". Our executive leadership team members are continual planners. Regular assessments of each of our utilities (water, sewer, and electricity) are conducted. This information has assisted ECU in dedicating resources to maintain our aging systems and, in certain cases, grow our systems. You have a rare Saturday in Easley without anything on the calendar. How do you spend it? I would begin my day with breakfast at The Huddle. Then you could find me reading a good book, followed by a nap. I’d close out the day with a walk around the neighborhood. About Jeff Jeff and his wife Cindi met on a blind date over 35 years ago. Together, they have two adult daughters, Rebekah and Megan. Jeff loves to read and follows college sports. jfogle@easleyutilities.com 864-230-1137

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Register for service, budget billing, auto draft, or payment assistance. Serving residents and businesses in Easley, SC. 864-859-4013 FAQs Customer Service Customer Service Manual Quick Links Residential Service Application Change of Mailing Address Bill Buddy Service Request Commercial Service Application Rental Lights Application Establishing Service New residential customers to Easley Combined Utilities have the choice to apply for service via the phone at 864-859-4013 or in person at our office located at 110 Peachtree Street, Easley, SC. We first verify your identity by obtaining personal information about you and entering it into Online Utility Exchange. Based on the results from the report, you may then be required to submit a copy of your driver’s license and social security card. These documents along with a completed Residential Application may be submitted by: fax to 864-644-8156, mail to PO Box 619 Easley, SC 29641, email , or in person at our office. To sign up for business/commercial service, please contact our office at 864-859-4013. Residential Application Transferring Service To transfer service from one account to another, the customer must first pay any outstanding balance. Our CSR will verify your identity by getting your name, current service location and the last four digits of your social security number. A $40.00 service charged is assessed and can be paid at the time of transfer or billed to the new account. Landlord Program The Landlord Program transfers utility services to the landlord’s account between tenants. This program is designed for landlords, rental agencies, management companies, and apartment complexes to ensure no service interruption when a tenant moves out. A meter reading is obtained for final billing on the tenant’s account. The account will automatically default to the landlord’s name and a $20 service charge is billed to the landlord. The account will remain active, and the landlord will be responsible for all services and charges, up until a new tenant establishes service on their own account. For more information, contact a customer service representative at 864-859-4013 or email us . Terminating Service Customers wishing to terminate service will be asked to verify their name, provide the current service address and the last four digits of your social security number. A meter reading is obtained for the final bill. If there is a deposit on file, it will be applied to the final bill. A forward address is required to mail the final bill and any refund from your deposit. Non-Payment Termination Termination of Electric Service Due to Nonpayment Budget Billing Budget Billing is a free service that makes balancing your budget easier by providing equal payments so you will know exactly how much you pay each month. Budget Billing FAQs How it Works Your payment is calculated on the average of the previous year’s utility charges multiplied by 1.10 (which accounts for any known increases in rates or supply costs). 1. You pay 11 months of equal payments with a settle-up on the 12th month. If you have used more energy or water than you paid, we will bill you the difference. If you’ve paid for more than you’ve used, we will issue you a check. Your future budget billing plan will be adjusted accordingly. 2. Your monthly bill will show your actual current charges, account balance, and your Budget Billing payment amount. You simply pay your Budget Billing amount each month. 3. Eligibility 1. You are a residential customer with 12 months of good payment history at the same location. 2. Your account must have a zero balance prior to plan enrollment. Automatic Draft Payment The Automatic Bank Draft program saves you time by doing the work of paying your monthly utility bill on time for you. It's free to sign up and you can elect to discontinue at any time. Once you enroll, your bank account or credit card is drafted for the amount of your monthly utility bill on the due date. You will continue to receive your bill each month which will indicate either "Auto Bank Draft" or "Auto Credit Card" in the Billing Summary. Enrollment is quick and easy. Instructions for Automatic Draft Payment with a Checking or Savings Account: Step 1: Print out a copy of the Automatic Bank Draft Form . Step 2: Complete the form and return it with a voided check (checking) or withdrawal slip (savings) to: Customer Service Easley Combined Utilities PO Box 619 Easley SC 29641 Instructions for Automatic Draft Payment with a credit card: Option 1: Call Easley Combined Utilities at 864-859-4013 and select Option 3. A customer service representative will be glad to assist you over the phone. Option 2: Stop by our office located at 110 Peachtree St. A customer service representative will assist you. If you discontinue your service with Easley Combined Utilities, the final bill will be drafted unless you inform us otherwise. Payment Assistance There are times when due to financial constraints, a customer may be unable to pay for their utility bill. Pickens County has several non-profit organizations that offer emergency utility assistance should the need arise. Below are several organizations that provide this service. Please be aware that Easley Combined Utilities supports these organizations but has no affiliation with these organizations and has no bearing over decisions in regards to assistance with utility bills.

Frequently Asked Questions. Easley Combined Utilities provides electric, water, and sewer in Easley, SC. 864-859-4013 Frequently Asked Questions Customer Service FAQs Customer Service SmartHub Electric Water Sewer Finance Delegated Review Program Load Management 01 What are the office hours for Easley Combined Utilities? Easley Combined Utilities’ office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except holidays. ECU observes the following holiday schedule: • New Year’s Day • Martin Luther King Day • Good Friday • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day (2 Days) • Christmas (2 Days). 02 Where do I pay my bill? Easley Combined Utilities offers several options to pay your bill. You can mail your payment, drop it in the night-drop box, use our new drive-thru kiosk at our office, pay by credit card, have your account drafted each month, or pay in our office at 110 Peachtree Street. We also take payments over the phone through our IVR System, on our website, or use the SmartHub (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/smarthub/id474874963)app available on Apple and Android devices. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. You can also pay by phone using our automated pay by phone system at 1-855-939-3817. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2633bf_f153fbbac6cc49e3830308079ab8b5f5~mv2.jpg 03 How do I calculate my bill? Your bill contains two components- a fixed charge and a variable charge. The fixed portion (listed on the Rate Schedule)(https://peacockmarketing.wixsite.com/easley/about) as Basic Facilities Charge for electric and Minimum Charge for water and sewer, is charged monthly regardless of your usage. The variable portion (listed on the Rate Schedule) as Energy Charge for electric and Volume Charge for water and sewer, is calculated based on your usage. Your total charges for that service should be the sum of the fixed and variable components, and listed on your monthly bill. If your service location is located within city limits, a municipal fee of 5% is calculated based on all utility revenue. This municipal fee is listed separately on your monthly bill. If you need further assistance in calculating your bill, please contact our billing department at (864) 859-4013 or by email billing@easleyutilities.com.(https://www.easleyutilities.com/customer-service/billing@easleyutilities.com) 04 Why is my bill so high? https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2633bf_01dc2b75c508453893c81d69bfd3f8db~mv2.jpg There are several reasons why your utility bill may have increased. The first place to look is at the usage of each utility since the last month. If your electric usage has increased, you will want to consider if it has been an extremely hot or cool month. Your heating and air system has to work hard when temperatures are extreme. Make sure to keep your thermostat set on 68 in winter months and 78 in summer months. Check all appliances to make sure they are running efficiently. A simple defect can cause an appliance to run all the time instead of cycling on and off when needed. Lack of Insulation and poorly sealed windows and doors may also play a part in high electric usage. Click here to find out How Much Does My Electricity Use Cost?(https://www.easleyutilities.com/electric/PPM-Jan18-How-Much-Does-My-Electricty-Use-Cost-Infographic.pdf) If your water usage has increased, you may have a water leak. Toilet leaks are one of the most common sources of leaks wasting hundreds of gallons a day if left undetected. Follow this simple step to check for a leaky toilet: Remove the tank cover and add a couple of drops of food coloring to the tank. Wait at least 30 minutes. If the colored water appears in the bowl, you have a leak. Water leaks can also develop in the home’s water service line. If you see wet spots in your yard between the meter and your house, this could be a sign of a problem. Check for water under your house or in your basement too. If you notice an increase in both your water and electric usage, your hot water heater could be the culprit. Bad elements or an excess amount of buildup of sediment in the tank will cause the water heater to use more energy to maintain the tank temperature. Make sure that the thermostat is set at a reasonable temperature to reduce energy use. The Energy Department recommends 120. And if it’s leaking, that’s more water to fill the tank. Check plumbing fittings for any obvious visual leaks. If the leak is internal, water will most likely been seen at the bottom of the tank. 05 What do I do if I can't pay my bill? If you are unable to pay your utility bill, please call customer service at 864-859-4013 and request an extension on your account to avoid disconnection. There are several local non-profit agencies that may offer emergency payment assistance. 06 What if I pay late or miss a payment? Budget Billing payments must be made by the due date to avoid being disconnected for non-payment and potentially being removed from Budget Billing. Your account will be subject to a 4% penalty, as applied to all other customer, if payment is not received by the due date. 07 Can I get payment assistance? No. Budget Billing is designed to help customers predetermine their monthly payment so you know how much to budget for each month. 08 Can I skip a payment if I have a credit balance? No. You still have to make your monthly Budget Billing payment regardless of a credit balance. 09 Does my bill go up in December and January to pay for the city's Christmas lights? No. The City of Easley pays ECU for the installation of Christmas lights. The energy to burn the lights is small, however, this energy is taken into account in our operational and financial planning and no costs are added to the bills in December and January to pay for Christmas lights. 10 Is there an opt-out option for electric smart meters? Yes. For opt-out options and pricing, please contact customer service @ (864) 859-4013 or customerservice@easleyutilities.com.(mailto:customerservice@easleyutilities.com) 11 Do you offer rebates for electric appliances such as water heaters, heat system, etc.? At this time we do not offer rebates. 12 How do I sign up for new service? New residential customers to Easley Combined Utilities have the choice to apply for service via the phone at 864-859-4013 or in person at our office located at 110 Peachtree Street, Easley SC. We first verify your identity by obtaining personal information about you and entering it into Online Utility Exchange. Based on the results from the report, you may then be required to submit a copy of your driver’s license and social security card. These documents along with a completed Residential Application (https://www.cognitoforms.com/EasleyCombinedUtilities/ResidentialApplication)form may be submitted by fax at 864-644-8156, mailed to PO Box 619 Easley, SC 29641, emailed to customerservice@easleyutilities.com (mailto:customerservice@easleyutilities.com)or dropped off at our office. To sign up for business service, please contact our office at 864-859-4013. 13 How do you decide what the deposit requirements are for a business? Deposits are based on an estimation of two months highest utility bills from the prior occupant of the building. If the business is in a new building, the deposit is based on a building of similar structure. The customer service manager uses best professional judgement when determining deposits for businesses. 14 How can I report an outage? To report an outage, please call our main phone number at 864-859-4013 and select option 1. You will be directed to our automated system. You can also report an outage using SmartHub (https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/smarthub/id474874963)24/7/365. 15 Is Easley Combined Utilities responsible if an electric outage causes damage to my appliances? Unless the damages are caused by negligence on the part of ECU, the homeowner is responsible. When the damage is caused by an act of nature – such as storms, wind or lightning, or animals – Easley Combined Utilities is not responsible. Please check with your insurance company to see if these types of losses are covered by your policy. If you believe ECU was involved in a negligent act that caused damage to your property, please call customer service at 864-859-4013. Submittal of a claim is not a guarantee of payment. 16 I am looking to move to the Easley area; how do I find out if Easley Combined Utilities serves the area I am moving to? If you are unsure whether Easley Combined Utilities services your residence or place of business, contact our office at 864-859-4013 or email us at customerservice@easleyutilities.com.(mailto:customerservice@easleyutilities.com) 17 Do you share my personal information with anyone? We do not share your personal information with anyone. To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization. 18 Who sets your policies and rates? Easley Combined Utilities is governed by a board of three elected officials. The Commission of Easley Combined Utilities meets every second Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. 19 What is your relationship with the City of Easley? The Commission of Public Works (“Easley Combined Utilities” or the “Commission”) is the governing body of the Utility that was established by State law. The Commission approves all major operating procedures, expenditures, capital improvements and has full authority over setting rates and charges. The Commission makes recommendations to the City Council for the issuance of revenue bonds to finance improvements to the Utility, but is otherwise authorized under State law to have full control and management of the Utility. Easley Combined Utilities collects a 5% municipal fee set by the City of Easley (the “City”) each month from customers who reside inside the city limits. This fee is listed as a line item on your utility bill and is passed along to the City on a monthly basis. 20 What is the municipal fee? The municipal fee is a payment remitted to the City of Easley that equates to 5% of all electric, water, and sewer sales received by ECU from customers located within the city limits. This fee is collected by ECU and forwarded to the City of Easley. The municipal fee is similar to a franchise fee that an investor owned utility pays to a city in which it operates. 21 Are you on social media? Easley Combined Utilities is on Facebook; please like our page (https://www.facebook.com/Easley-Combined-Utilities-188555314575144/)for current and up to date information. You can also follow us on Instagram.(https://www.instagram.com/easleycombinedutilities) 22 Do you have a list of local contractors who could assist with electrical or plumbing issues? Please note that Easley Combined Utilities does not promote one contractor over the other.

Learn about backflow prevention. Easley Combined Utilities provides water service to residents and businesses in Easley, SC. 864-859-4013 Water ECU owns and operates an 18 MGD state-of-the-art water treatment facility that furnishes all of the drinking water its 13,300 retail water customers. Raw water is provided by the Saluda Lake, a 330 acre impound of the Saluda River located on Greenville, Pickens County line. ECU has an emergency connection with the Greenville Water System for emergency water supply. ECU also provides wholesale drinking water to four water districts located in Pickens and Anderson Counties. ECU has a combination of ground level storage and elevated water storage totaling 15.5 million gallons. ECU serves its 13,300 customers with 234 miles of water line. Have Questions? Water Quality Report Drought Response Plan Lead Service Inventory Standard Water & Sewer Specifications RFP / Advertisement for Bids Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention What is Backflow? Backflow is the reversal of the flow of water or a mixture of water and other undesirable substances from any source into the distribution pipes of the potable water system. It can be dangerous because it can allow drinking water to become contaminated. To prevent this from happening, SCDHEC regulations require, as a minimum, dual check valve backflow assemblies to be installed on residential lawn sprinkler systems. Backflow Prevention Test

Nick Caldwell, Commissioner When I decided to run for commissioner, I saw the position as one that would utilize my professional talents and allow me to serve the citizens of Easley, the town in which I was reared and chose to raise our children. My early years on the Commission were focused on rate stabilization, assuring that our utility rates were competitive and feasible for our citizens. In recent years, the City of Easley and surrounding areas have experienced unprecedented growth, and although we at Easley Combined planned for this growth, it has exceeded expectations. What is something that you wish customers knew about Easley Combined Utilities? I’m not sure that most customers view the employees of Easley Combined Utilities as civil servants. We all witnessed the dedication and resolve of the line working crews during Hurricane Helene in 2024; there was no utility company better than ours. What was not seen by the citizens of Easley was the support and work of those behind the scenes. I often hear our employees speak of a family atmosphere when describing ECU: there is no truer word to describe our organization better than family. What do you consider the biggest “win” for ECU during your time as a commissioner? The City of Easley obtains power from the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA) . PMPA owns 25% of the Catawba Nuclear Station Unit 2 facility and supplies ten upstate cities with energy, of which Easley is one. Over the last several years we as a Commission have worked on and are securing energy for the city until 2063. Easley is seeing an incredible amount of growth. How have previous projections – and associated planning – enabled ECU to meet the needs of our community? We maintain a close partnership with the City of Easley, sharing information regarding expected and forecasted growth. Energy and water distribution are well-positioned for growth. To ensure there is waste treatment capacity to accommodate future growth, we have increased capacity at our largest facility, Middle Branch, as well as purchased additional waste treatment capacity from a neighboring treatment facility. You have a rare Saturday in Easley without anything on the calendar. How do you spend it? On a Saturday with nothing on my calendar, you will find me working in my yard. About Nick Nick and his wife Floride have been married since 1986 and have four grown daughters. They welcomed their first two grandchildren in late 2024, and life is good. ncaldwell@easleyutilities.com 864-855-6871

Easley Combined Utilities provides electric, water, and sewer service to residents and businesses in Easley, SC. 864-859-4013 SINCE 1911 A COMMUNITY TRADITION Pay Your Bill LOGIN NEXT COMMISSION MEETING: Monday, April 20 | 6:00 pm | 110 Peachtree St. Submit a request to be on the next agenda. Commission Meeting Calendar Electric Six electrical substations deliver power at a voltage of 12.47 kV and serve 25 circuits. The circuits run for a total of 394 miles and serve over 17,000 customers. Read More Our Organization Easley Combined Utilities is a citizen-created, not-for-profit, locally owned and locally controlled utility. Read More Sewer ECU owns and operates 3 waste water treatment plants with a total treatment capacity of 4.9 MGD. ECU has 212 miles of sewer line and utilizes 26 pump stations. Read More Water ECU has a combination of ground-level storage and elevated water storage totaling 15.5 million gallons. ECU serves its 13,300 customers with 234 miles of water line. Read More 2024 in Numbers 16M Gallons of Water Storage 17K Electric Customers 222 Miles of Sewer Line ECU Infrastructure Grant Program Our Grant Program is targeted for commercial businesses that are rehabilitating existing buildings in the Tax Increment Financing District of the City of Easley. Please call our office if you have any questions. Resources

Learn about current job openings, grant and scholarship opportunities and rates and fees. Easley Combined Utilities provides electric, water, and sewer service to residents and businesses. About The mission of Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is set forth in our Mission Statement: Easley Combined Utilities is to provide a reliable supply of water, wastewater, and electrical service at the best possible value to the customers of Easley, South Carolina and surrounding areas. The Mission Statement is further refined into ECU’s Business Objective: Easley Combined Utilities exists to provide high quality electric, water, and wastewater services to our customers and be a source of information on utility issues. This resource will be provided by a trained and professional work force and used as a catalyst of economic growth for the city. Management Team Commissioners Operating Strategies The Business Objectives drive our Operating Strategies that our employees undertake every day. All of ECU’s daily activities are guided by and fall under one of four operating strategies: Financial – ECU is to be financially healthy, solvent and fiscally sound now and into the future. Customer Service – ECU is to be the provider of choice for utility services and the best in class to meet or exceed customer expectations. Human Resources – ECU is to be the employer of choice for the area. Customer Growth – ECU is to encourage, influence, accommodate, and be positioned for growth in a managed, economic fashion. Rates & Fees News & Updates For the latest announcements and informational resources from Easley Combined Utilities, check out our News & Updates. Read More ECU Commission Our Commission Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is a municipally owned utility, established under the laws of the state of South Carolina. ECU is governed by a three member Commission of Public Works. Each member of the Commission serves a six year term that are staggered with respect to the starting date of each term. One commission seat is up for election every two years. To qualify for a commission seat the candidate must be a resident of the City of Easley. The Commission has the authority and responsibility to hire the General Manager, to set rates and charges for utility service, to approve budgets, to set regulations for the operation of the utility, and to plan for future utility expansion. If the Commission determined that system expansion is needed, the Commission will petition the City of Easley to pass a revenue bond ordinance authorizing the City to borrow money for utility system expansion. From the very start - over 100 years ago - the citizens of Easley have exercised control over their utility system through election of commissioners. Easley Combined Utilities is a citizen-created, not-for-profit, locally owned and locally controlled utility. As we enter into our second century of service, our community's residents and businesses still have a voice in the management and operation of their utilities, ensuring that the city of Easley remains an excellent place to live and work. Jeff Fogle Chairman Read Bio 864-230-1137 jfogle@easleyutilities.com Eric Goodwin Member Read Bio 864-306-8596 egoodwin@easleyutilities.com Nick Caldwell Member Read Bio 864-855-6871 ncaldwell@easleyutilities.com 2026 Commission Meetings Regular Commission meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the conference room of Easley Combined Utilities at 110 Peachtree Street, Easley, SC. Submit Request to be on the Agenda 2025 Meeting Minutes January 13th February 6th February 10th March 17th April 14th May 12th June 9th July 14th August 11th September 8th October 20th November 10th No December Meeting All 2024 Meeting Minutes January 12 | Minutes February 9 | Minutes March 9 | Agenda April 20 | Submit a Request May 11 | Submit a Request June 8 | Submti a Request July 13 | Submit a Request August 10 | Submit a Request September 14 | Submit a Request October 12 | Submit a Request November 9 | Submit a Request December 14 | Submit a Request How to Identify ECU Workers Today’s world is filled with people trying to get your personal information to use for their benefit. At Easley Combined Utilities, we take the privacy of our customers’ personal information very seriously. We train our employees on how to properly keep that information secure and use the latest software to make sure the information we receive is kept safe. In Person (Field Workers) We Do: Have our logo on our vehicles. Wear uniforms that prominently display our logo. Carry a company ID badge with photo. Have contractors display a magnetic logo on their vehicle while working for us. We Don’t: Collect money or ask for financial information in the field. Enter homes or businesses to perform electrical or plumbing work. Identification on the Telephone & by Email On the Telephone We Do: Identify ourselves and our company when calling customers. Ask you to verify the last four digits of your SSN if you are inquiring about an account or making a payment. Ask for personal identification information when applying for service. We Don’t: Call you asking for financial information or verification of your SSN. By Email We Do: Send bill notices and confirmations based on your account preferences. We Don’t: Ask you to verify financial information or your SSN. For Your Safety and Security When in doubt, call our office at 864-859-4013 and speak to a customer service representative about your concern.

Easley Combined Utilities is a municipally owned utility company. Learn about our executive team and commission. Commission meetings are held monthly. Executive Team Executive Team Scott Barnes Wastewater Treatment Superintendent 864-644-8162 sbarnes@easleyutilities.com Roger Crowe Water & Sewer Superintendent 864-644-8167 rcrowe@easleyutilities.com Tate Davis Water Treatment Superintendent 864-644-8158 tdavis@easleyutilities.com Kip Deck Purchasing Agent 864-855-8113 kdeck@easleyutilities.com Alex Dye Operations Manager 864-644-8165 adye@easleyutilities.com Jonathan Langston Electric Superintendent 864-855-8134 jlangston@easleyutilities.com Tripp Martin Finance Manager 864-859-4013 x.8152 tmartin@easleyutiliites.com James McCallister IT Manager 864-644-8150 jmccallister@easleyutilities.com Tyler Morgan Operations Engineer 864-644-8169 tmorgan@easleyutilities.com Andy Sevic General Manager 864-859-4013 x.8105 asevic@easleyutilities.com Alfred Stanley Communication/Controls Engineer 864-855-8114 astanley@easleyutilities.com Alice Tucker Customer Service Manager 864-859-4013 x.8109 atucker@easleyutilities.com Commission Nick Caldwell Member 864-855-6871 ncaldwell@easleyutilities.com Read Bio Jeff Fogle Chairman 864-230-1137 jfogle@easleyutilities.com Read Bio Eric Goodwin Member 864-306-8596 egoodwin@easleyutilities.com Read Bio Employment From time to time, Easley Combined Utilities will find it necessary to hire personnel for replacement or new positions. Due to the volume of applications, we only accept applications during stated open times for each position. Why consider a job with Easley Combined Utilities? ECU is an organization that offers an opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career all while providing an atmosphere where a work- life balance is easily achievable. ECU is an ethical organization that prides itself on being in business for over 100 years proving that the solid foundation for business is its dedicated staff. Our employees take pride in their jobs, community, and each other often forming friendships that last a lifetime. We offer superb benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, and competitive wage & salary program. Easley Combined Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Easley Combined Utilities participates in E-Verify (en Espanol ). Job Application

Learn about our Grease Management Program. Easley Combined Utilities provides sewer service to residents and businesses in Easley, SC. 864-859-4013 Sewer ECU owns and operates 3 waste water treatment plants with a total treatment capacity of 4.9 MGD. ECU has 212 miles of sewer line serving 12,200 retail sewer customers. ECU also utilizes 26 pump stations to transferred sewer to the waste treatment plants. ECU owns and operates 3 wastewater treatment plants and owns treatment capacity in a ReWa owned plant, totaling 5.4 MGD of sewer treatment capacity. ECU has 212 miles of sewer line serving 12,200 retail sewer customers. ECU also utilizes 26 pump stations to transferred sewer to the waste treatment plants. Sewer FAQs RFP / Advertisement for Bids Sewer Service Policy Standard Water & Sewer Specifications Fats, Oils, & Grease Did you know that cooking grease coats pipes similar to the way that fatty foods clog human arteries? Grease as a warm liquid may look harmless. However, as it cools it solidifies and clings to the inside of the pipes and can cause a complete blockage in the sewer line. Residential Pipes clog easier since they are only 2” to 4” in diameter and can cost hundreds of dollars in repair bills because of sewer backups. Think pouring hot water and detergent down the drain after the grease is okay? Think again. This only breaks the grease up temporarily. Disposing of grease down your kitchen sink or flushing it down the toilet can cause messy sewer backups in your home or business and can lead to problems for wastewater treatment plants. Grease Management Program Sewer Use Regulations To Flush or Not to Flush Is it flushable? For sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants, flushing anything other than toilet paper and human waste can wreak havoc on a system. Despite their claim to be flushable, items such as facial tissue, baby wipes, and disposable toilet brushes do not disintegrate at the same rate as toilet paper. Sewer pipes at your home are generally no larger than 4 inches and designed to carry water, human waste and toilet paper. Flushing items other than this creates blockages, clogs pipes and drains and can lead to sewer backups in the home and city streets as well as creates unnecessary problems for wastewater treatment facilities. Below is a list of items that should be put in the trash can, NOT down the toilet: Facial Tissue Baby Wipes or Flushable Wipes Rags Paper Towels & Napkins Dryer Sheets Disposable Toilet Brushes Cotton Balls Q-Tips Dental Floss Feminine Products Cat Litter Food & Grease Medications U.S. Food and Drug Administration Guidelines for disposing of unwanted medications. Wastewater Collection Permitting Process The Delegated Review Program (DRP) was created to help streamline the permitting process for wastewater collection systems while also ensuring that the material, equipment, and sewer design conform to standards that are established by the POTW. This is done by allowing the POTW to complete the technical review of project using their SCDHEC approved specifications and design criteria. Once the POTW completes its technical review, the project is submitted to SCDHEC by the local entity with certification that the project meets the design standards and criteria of the approved local program. Once the plans are received by SCDHEC, only an administrative review is completed to ensure that there is available capacity at the receiving wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater collection projects submitted under this program can generally be permitted by SCDHEC within a few days of their receipt by the POTW. DRP FAQs Biosolids Disposal of Sludge The disposal of sludge or biosolids from a wastewater treatment facility can be one of the largest expenses incurred in the treatment of raw sewage. In years past, it was normal practice to dispose of biosolids by burial in landfills. This method is expensive and takes up valuable space.

Sewer Interceptors Project: Why We Need This Project 1/22/26, 5:00 PM Last June, we announced a multi-phase sewer project with construction beginning summer 2026. Easley Combined Utilities announced a major sewer project in June of 2026. For more information, we invite you to review the key drivers behind this project: age, technology, inflow & infiltration, and environmental protection. Download Key Project Drivers View Project Details Read Press Release View Project Maps - Updated 02/01/2026 (For General Alignment Only) Back