PUBLIC NOTICE TOPIC: PROPOSED REISSUANCE OF A LAND APPLICATION PERMIT NOTICE NUMBER: HPR-BJ0C-SZC9E NOTICE DATE: July 15, 2026 12:00 AM END OF COMMENT PERIOD: August 13, 2026 11:59 PM PERMIT APPLICANT: Earl Sheppard Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority/BJW&SA Point South WWTP FACILITY LOCATION: Campground Road, Yemassee, SC 29945, Address Details: at the intersection of Interstate Highway 95 and U.S. Highway 17 in Jasper County; Lab District: CHARLESTON EQC LAB (03); River Basin: Salkehatchie (10) FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Land application of treated effluent. This 0.600 MGD facility consists of dual static screens, primary and tertiary treatment cells divided into four sections by curtains, dual chlorine contact chamber, sodium hypochlorite metering pumps, primary and secondary effluent holding ponds, effluent pump station and dedicated spray site. The treated effluent leaves the treatment plant and is held in two (2) storage basins, with capacities of 2.5 million gallons and 3.5 million gallons. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for the permit is 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 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: Adrienne F. Wright, Adrienne.Wright@des.sc.gov, (803) 898-4256 PROPOSAL: Reissuance of a 0.6 MGD Land Application Permit: ND0068781 PERMIT SUMMARY: This is a permit reissuance to land apply treated effluent to a 126 acre spray field adjacent to the facility. CONDITIONS: • This permit when issued will supersede an existing permit which expired on: September 30, 2023 • This permit allows for the use of two (2) storage basins for treated effluent, with capacities of 2.5 million gallons and 3.5 million gallons, which is later spray irrigated onto the 126 acre spray site. •This permit contains nine (9) groundwater monitoring wells associated with the wastewater treatment system or other activities related to the discharge covered by this permit •This Permit allows for disposal of wastewater by: Spray Irrigation to 126 acre spray field, permitted to receive 925,000 gpd with an application rate not to exceed 2.0 inches/week •This permit allows for land application of: Wastewater Only •This permit allows for disposal of sludge by: transport to the BJWSA Cherry Point WRF (SC0047279) or BJWSA Port Royal Island WRF (SC0048348). 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 Adrienne.Wright@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 . IPL0357230 Jul 15 2026