PUBLIC NOTICE TOPIC: PROPOSED REISSUANCE OF A LAND APPLICATION PERMIT NOTICE NUMBER: HQH-VYAJ-W9FF6 NOTICE DATE: June 11, 2026 12:00 AM END OF COMMENT PERIOD: July 10, 2026 11:59 PM PERMIT APPLICANT: Becky Dennis Kiawah Island Utility, Inc/CUC INC SPRING ISLAND WWTP FACILITY LOCATION: 262 Spring Island Drive, Okatie, Beaufort County; Lab District: CHARLESTON EQC LAB (03); River Basin: Salkehatchie (10) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Spring Island WWTP is a lagoon system which land applies through spray irrigation onto 37 acres of adjacent golf course land. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the permit is 4952- Sewerage Systems: Establishment primary engaged in the collection and disposal of wastes through a sewer system, including treatment processes. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 221320–Sewage Treatment Facilities: Establishment primary 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 0.0525 MGD Land Application Permit: ND0077828 PERMIT SUMMARY: This is a permit reissuance to land apply wastewater to eight (8) sprayfields on a golf course adjacent to the facility, totaling 37 acres. Proposed changes to this facility's current permit include, however, may not be limited to: PART III.C.1. a: Ammonia has been removed from the list of required parameters to be sampled for in the Groundwater Monitoring Requirements. Groundwater Monitoring Frequency has been updated to Annually. CONDITIONS: This permit when issued will supersede an existing permit which will expire on: 7/31/2026 This permit contains five (5) groundwater monitoring wells associated with the waste water treatment system or other activities related to the discharge covered by this permit The permittee land applies wastewater by: spray irrigation on eight (8) sprayfields totaling 37 acres • This permit allows for land application of: Wastewater Only This permit allows for disposal of sludge by: transport to the BJWSA Cherry Point Water Reclamation Facility (SC0047279) or the BJWSA Port Royal Island Water Reclamation Facility (SC0047279) 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-public notice-requirements . IPL0346370 Jun 11 2026