Public Notice: Groundwater Withdrawal Permit Application Russell Hoffman Farms, located at 1329 Southbound Road, Swansea, SC 29160, has submitted an application to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) under the Groundwater Use and Reporting Act. The request concerns two existing agricultural irrigation wells in Lexington County, South Carolina. The approximate coordinates of the wells are: Well 1: N 33.784492, W -81.10084 Well 2: N 33.73184, W -81.143553 The application proposes a maximum groundwater withdrawal increase of 20 million gallons per year, based on calculated water-use needs for irrigating approximately 288 acres. For additional information, contact: Steven Martin Phone: (803) 898-3563 Email: Steven.Martin@des.sc.gov SCDES will accept public comments on this application until [month day], 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Comments may be submitted through the SCDES ePermitting webpage: https://epermweb.dhec.sc.gov/ncore/external/publicnotice/search (epermweb.dhec.sc.gov in Bing) Or by mail to: SCDES / Bureau of Water Attn: Steven R. Martin 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Individuals who wish to be notified of the final permit decision must submit a comment and request notification, including their correct name and mailing address. IPL0316904 Feb 25,Mar 25 2026