NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET & WATER RATES Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-1-80 (1976, as amended) 2. The proposed budget for the Authority for Fiscal Year 2026- and S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-1-330 (1976, as amended), 2027 calls for revenues of $8,750,452 and expenditures of notice is hereby given that public hearings will be held before $6,851,137, which includes depreciation. the Kershaw County and Lee County Regional Water Authority Commission, the governing body of the Kershaw County and 3. The proposed revenues and expenditures for the Fiscal Year Lee County Regional Water Authority (the “Authority”), related 2026-2027 operating budget of the Authority represent a 5% to (i) the proposed operating budget for Authority for Fiscal Year increase from the operating revenues and a 5% increase from 2026-2027 (the “Budget Hearing”), and (ii) water rates and the operating expenditures over the current Fiscal Year. other charges for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (the “Rate Hearing” and together with the Budget Hearing, the “Hearings”). The 4. A copy of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 proposed budget is Hearings will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. available at the Authority’s office, which is located at 2638 Old (or as soon thereafter as time permits). The Rate Hearing Stagecoach Road, Cassatt, South Carolina 29032. will immediately follow the Budget Hearing. The Hearings will be held at the Authority’s office, which is located at 2638 Old As required by Section 6-1-330(A), the public is further advised Stagecoach Rd, Cassatt, S.C. 29032. All persons who attend that the Authority intends to impose the schedule of water the Hearings will be given the opportunity to speak. charges and other fees/charges, including backflow non- compliance disconnect fee, credit card processing fee, and As required by Section 6-1-80, the public is advised of the drought response violation fee. All such charges and fees are following: expected for implementation as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and will be effective as of July 1, 2026. The proposed 1. The budget of the Authority for the current Fiscal Year 2025- schedule of new water fees is listed in the tables below. 2026 called for revenues of $8,332,463 and expenditures of $6,533,270, which includes depreciation. Base Monthly Charges Meter Size 2025/26 2026/27 0.75 Inch $24.28 $25.49 1 Inch $60.68 $63.71 1.5 Inch $121.36 $127.43 2 Inch $194.18 $203.89 3 Inch $364.08 $382.28 4 Inch $606.79 $637.13 Block Rates Per 1,000 Gallons Block 1 $5.98 $6.28 Block 2 $7.76 $8.15 Monthly Block Gallonage Allowances .75 Inch 0-5,000 Over 5,000 1 Inch 0-12,500 Over 12,500 1.5 Inch 0-25,000 Over 25,000 2 Inch 0-40,000 Over 40,000 3 Inch 0-75,000 Over 75,000 4 Inch 0-125,000 Over 125,000 Hydrant 0-5,000 All over 5,000 Bulk n/a All Usage Block 1