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2026 Calendar Art Contest 3/25/25, 4:00 PM 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. 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. A total of 13 winners will be selected - one cover art winner and four winners from each of these grade ranges: K5-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th. Specifications: Art will be featured in a calendar distributed to the Easley community. The contest is open to all Easley area elementary school students. Art should be formatted on an 11"x8.5" page. We would love to see art that features our different services: electricity, water, sewer, and water treatment. Submissions should include the student’s name, current school, and current grade level. Winners’ first names and last initials, schools, and grade levels will be published. Submissions can be emailed to lloyd@easleyutilities.com or submitted to a Dropbox folder using this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/Ly2yaQhGETLiwylwCDvE Deadline for Submissions: April 30, 2025 Download Flyer Back

Preparation Guide: Winter Weather 12/17/24, 5:00 PM 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. While we often enjoy mild winters in South Carolina, we are sometimes impacted by severe weather. Heavy snowfall, ice, and fluctuating temperatures can cause closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines, frozen pipes, and flooding. Download the Complete Winter Weather Preparation Guide Back

Energy Efficiency: A Guide from ECU 2/10/25, 5:00 PM This guide includes tools for completing a DIY energy audit as well as resources to calculate additional energy savings. The "Energy Efficiency" guide from Easley Combined Utilities includes the following resources: At-Home Energy Audit Quiz Links to: Virtual Energy Assessment Lighting Savings Calculator Water Heater Calculator Cooking Energy Calculator Download the Complete Guide to Energy Efficiency Back

SmartHub Guide 12/9/24, 5:00 PM At Easley Combined Utilities, we want you to have the convenience of managing your account any time, day or night. Check out our complete guide to discover How to register on your mobile device How to register via the website Top tools from SmartHub including billing, usage, and service status Download the Complete SmartHub Guide Back

Preparation Guide: Summer Heat 5/12/25, 4:00 PM As we look toward warmer weather in the coming months, there are a variety of ways to stay cool while reducing your energy consumption. This guide offers ideas to combat summer heat - and storms - from thermostat adjustments to the best way to use fans, and extreme thunderstorm preparedness, too. Download the Complete Summer Heat Preparation Guide Back

Smoke Testing: The What & Why 1/22/26, 5:00 PM ECU’s crew blows odorless, non-toxic smoke into the sewer system and assesses the area for smoke exiting the system. Smoke testing enables us to identify leaks or cracks in pipes, broken manholes, and faulty connections. We can then address these issues to maintain the integrity of the sewer. Download a Brief Guide to Smoke Testing Back

Water & Sewer Assistant Superintendent Receives Districtwide Honor 1/31/25, 5:00 PM 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). 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). The award was presented during the WEASC Blue Ridge Foothills District Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 30. Ellenburg has also been selected for the statewide award, which will be presented at the South Carolina Environmental Conference in March. “Brent has been a key member of the Easley Combined Utilities team since 2003. As his responsibilities have grown, so has his interest in developing newer members of our team. He is a respected leader within our organization and his contributions are well-known across the Blue Ridge Foothills District. Brent’s commitment to improving water system efficiencies and water quality impacts our local community, and positively influences water utilities across the region,” said Andy Sevic, General Manager of Easley Combined Utilities. Download the Complete Press Release Back

Easley Prepares for Largest Sewer Project Since the 1980s 6/10/25, 12:00 PM 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. 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. The project addresses the Brushy Creek, 18 Mile Creek, and Middle Branch sewer interceptors. Sewer interceptors are major pipelines that receive the flow from smaller collection pipes. The project was originally identified through ECU’s Wastewater System Master Plan. Primary goals include the reduction of I&I (infiltration and inflow of groundwater and stormwater, respectively) from old, leaking clay pipes as well as increased capacity to handle wet weather events. No new service areas are included in the design as the focus is on maintaining and improving existing infrastructure. “ECU – along with the residents of Easley – hasn’t undertaken a sewer project of this magnitude since the 1980s. While this is a very exciting endeavor, we also want to ensure we communicate clearly with the community to make this the best possible experience for everyone involved from project kickoff to final construction,” said Tyler Morgan, Operations Engineer for ECU. Securing Easements and Funding The associated pipes range from 16 to 36 inches in diameter, resulting in large construction sites. ECU intends to use their existing easement as feasible and will also seek approximately 70 construction and/or permanent easements from property owners. Impacted property owners will be contacted starting in November 2025. Funding for the project will come from a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. The SRF program provides low-interest loans specifically for the purposes of repairing and improving water and wastewater plants and distribution systems like those managed by ECU. Communicating with the Easley Community ECU will continually share about the process and next steps via their social media channels (primarily Facebook and Instagram), quarterly digital newsletter, and website. A designated meeting for property owners as well as the public is planned for early fall 2025. For questions or concerns regarding the project, please contact Tyler Morgan at 864-644-8169 or tmorgan@easleyutilities.com . Download the Complete Press Release Back

Sewer Project: Brushy Creek Pump Station Improvements 5/27/25, 12:00 PM A sewer project, identified in the Wastewater System Master Plan, has been identified to improve the Brushy Creek Pump Station. The Brushy Creek Pump Station Improvements include: New pumps to increase capacity during wet weather Repair to building Replacement of section of 16-inch forcemain Modifications to aid with odor control Download Complete Project Details Back

Water Service: Leak Assessment & Restoration 10/24/25, 4:00 PM This reference timeline provides the timeline of a water leak; and the estimated times of restoration. In the event of a disruption in your water service, it’s helpful to understand the timeline associated with assessing the issue and restoring flow. From identification to repair, the process can last from three to seven hours depending on how long it takes to locate additional utility lines and the severity of the leak. Keep in mind these estimates are based on ideal conditions! Download the Water Service: Leak Assessment & Restoration Timeline Back

Storm Versus Sanitary: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter 9/8/25, 4:00 PM Sewer is sewer, right? Not when you are talking about storm sewer versus sanitary sewer! Storm sewer and sanitary sewer water originate in different ways and ultimately re-enter the environment after taking two very different paths. This brief overview shares: Where Storm Sewer Water & Sanitary Sewer Originate Where Storm Sewer Water & Sanitary Sewer Water End Up Who Is Responsible for Storm Sewer & Sanitary Sewer Download the Complete Storm Versus Sanitary Guide Back

RFP: Consulting Services for Disaster Recovery and FEMA Public Assistance 11/12/24, 5:00 PM Easley Combined Utilities Publishes Request for Proposals for Disaster Recovery & FEMA Support Download the Public Assistance RFP Back