Russell Hoffman Farms Russell Hoffman Farms, 1329 Southbound Road, Swansea, SC 29160 has applied to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services for a Groundwater Withdrawal Permit, under the Groundwater Use and Reporting Act for two (2) existing Agricultural Irrigation well(s) located at approximately N 33.784492, W -81.100844; N 33.73184, W -81.143553 in Lexington County, SC. A proposed maximum groundwater withdrawal increase of 20 million gallons per year from the Crouch Branch and McQueen Branch aquifers has been developed from calculated water use requirements for two (2) Agricultural Irrigation well(s) on approximately 288 acres. Additional information concerning this application may be obtained from Steven Martin by calling (803) 898-3563 or e-mail at Steven.Martin@des.sc.gov. SCDES invites and will receive comments on the application until April 6, 2026, close of business day, 5:00pm EST. Please submit comments using SCDES's ePermitting webpage (https://epermweb.dhec.sc.gov/ncore/external/publicnotice/search) by navigating to the project and using the "Add Comment" tab at the top of the page. Comments may also be sent to: SCDES/Bureau of Water, Attention: Steven R. Martin, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Interested parties wishing to be notified of the final permit decision must make comment on the application and make a request to receive notice of the final decision and must provide the SCDES with a correct name and mailing address. IPL0320358 Mar 7 2026