Laurens County Water And Sewer Commission

The meeting commenced with Chairman Davenport welcoming attendees and thanking staff for their diligence during recent winter weather. Key discussions included the monthly financial summary, noting an operating and reserve cash balance of $7,266,397 as of December 31, 2025, and reviewing contributed capital grants. The operations summary covered water usage metrics, system growth (442 water services and 294 sewer services installed as of December 31, 2025), leak repair performance, and water audit results. Staff updates included hiring efforts for plant operators and the ongoing refinement of infrastructure priorities using CityWorks. The Commission also discussed financial resiliency, including updating the 10-year cash flow model and evaluating a capacity fee model. Operational performance remains high, with staff pilot testing treatment options for emerging contaminants like PFAS. A Meter Changeout Project update revealed that the remaining meters needing replacement had been reduced to approximately 700 as of December 2025. Under New Business, the Board approved a resolution to enter a loan assistance agreement with the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority for an Emerging Contaminants Study at the Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility. Under Old Business, updates were provided on the Strategic Plan progress across five priorities: Employee Development and Retention, Infrastructure Investment and Growth (including the updated 2025 CIP), Financial and Organizational Resiliency, Community Engagement and Partnerships, and High-Quality Services.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and Chairman Davenport expressing appreciation for provided breakfast items and extending Thanksgiving greetings. The agenda was amended to include a vote to cancel the December meeting. Key discussions included the monthly financial summary, noting total operating and reserve cash as of October 31, 2025, and highlights from Water Distribution and Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, and Lake Rabon operations, including details on contributed capital grants for FY26 projects. Operational summaries detailed customer usage rates and an update on the water audit report, showing rolling average non-revenue water. An update on the Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility indicated it treated 67.705 MG in October 2025. The main new business item was the presentation of the FY2025 Audit in draft format, which received an unmodified opinion, reflecting stable financial condition with significant increases in total assets and net position. The Commission approved the Draft Audit for FY25 and subsequently voted to cancel the December meeting. An Executive Session was held to discuss a contractual matter related to the Lake Rabon Water Withdrawal Agreement.

The meeting included a presentation of the monthly financial and operations summaries, highlighting cash balances, revenues, expenses, and water usage statistics. Updates were provided on the Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility, including efforts to monitor and address MIB/Geosmin levels and apply for a loan to study PFAS levels. New business included a discussion of ReWa's easement request, an overview of a customer survey, and an update on the Department of Environmental Services study of Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Rabon. The board also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters related to PFAS/PFOS and a contractual matter for engineering services related to emergency response.

The meeting included a financial summary, which highlighted the cash balance and revenue sources. The operations summary included data on water usage, rainfall, new water and sewer taps, and water audit report. The housing market updates from Ryan Homes, focusing on affordability, market performance, and strategic growth areas in Laurens County were also discussed.

The meeting included a financial summary, highlighting cash balances and contributed capital grants for various departments. The operations summary covered average gallons per day per active residential tap, rainfall data, and a review of work orders, including new water and sewer taps. Updates were provided on water purchases, the water audit report, and main and lateral line leak work orders. The Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility reported on water pumping and treatment, repairs to the Air Scour System, and monitoring of Geosmin levels. The board considered and approved a temporary sewer line easement for ReWa and an amendment of the potable water and sewer service area agreement with the City of Clinton regarding the Young Road service area. An update was given on the Customer Survey, detailing the methods used to gather responses.