PUBLIC NOTICE TOPIC: PROPOSED REISSUANCE, OF A LAND APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL PERMIT NOTICE NUMBER: HQ9-FYG4-YS5V2 NOTICE DATE: March 25, 2026 12:00 AM END OF COMMENT PERIOD: APRIL 23, 11:59 PM PERMIT APPLICANT: BEAUFORT JASPER WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY/BJW&SA ST HELENA WWTP FACILITY LOCATION: 50 OLD POLOWANA RD, St. Helena Island, SC 29920, Beaufort County; Lab District: Beaufort EQC LAB; River Basin: Salkehatchie FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Domestic wastewater treatment plant discharging to 3 land application sites (Cotton Dike golf Course, Morgan River Golf Course, and Henry Sod Farm). The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the permit is SIC Code 4952: Sewerage Systems: Establishment primarily engaged in the collection and disposal of wastes through a sewer system, including treatment processes. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for the permit is 221320: Sewage Treatment Facilities: Establishment primarily engaged in operating sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities that collect, treat, and dispose of waste) SCDES PERMIT ENGINEER: Alexis A. Stafford, Alexis.Stafford@des.sc.gov, 803-898-0913 PROPOSAL: Reissuance of a WTR-Land Individual Permit Application: ND0083429 PERMIT SUMMARY: Conditions: This permit when issued will supersede an existing permit which expired on: 9/30/2025 This permit contains seven (7) groundwater monitoring wells associated with the waste water treatment system or other activities related to the discharge covered by this permit This permit allows for land application of: Wastewater Effluent only The permittee land applies wastewater by: Spray Irrigation on two (2) golf courses and one (1) sod farm totaling 243.8 Acres NOTICE PURPOSE: SCDES is seeking input on this proposed decision and invites interested parties to provide written comments. HOW TO COMMENT: Provide comments, received no later than the above mentioned "End of Comment Period" date. Comments may be submitted electronically by visiting https://epermitting.des.sc.gov/ext/ncore/external/publicnotice/search. (Enter the "Notice Number" in the 'Application Number' field to narrow the search. Click the 'View/Submit Comment' button, then the 'Add Comment' tab to provide comments). You may also send comments, with the subject line as the above mentioned "Notice Number", to the above-mentioned Permit Engineer: by email at Alexis.Stafford@des.sc.gov or postal mail to SCDES, Bureau of Water, Water Facilities Permitting Division, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, SC, 29201. Any individuals with disabilities or special needs who wish to participate or review SCDES's files should contact the Permit Engineer, to discuss any special aids or services required. HEARING: When there is a significant degree of public interest in a proposed permit or group of permits, the Department may hold a public hearing to take oral comments in addition to written comments. MORE INFO: SCDES's project file is available for review at the above address and copies can be made for a fee by contacting our Freedom of Information Office (2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-898-3882). An e-copy of the proposed permit can be found at: https://epermitting.des.sc.gov/ext/ncore/external/publicnotice/search. MISCELLANEOUS: SCDES is not involved in zoning, land use, or property value issues (please contact your local County or Municipal officials for questions or concerns on these issues). All people commenting will receive a response to comments when SCDES makes a permit decision. Additional information about the public notice processes can be found at our web site at: : https://www.des.sc.gov/programs/bureau-water/national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-npdes/npdes-publicnotice-requirements. IPL0324488 Mar 25 2026