LCWSC: Driving Growth and Infrastructure Expansion to Build a Stronger Laurens County

As you drive through Laurens County, you might wonder about the pipes, equipment, and land clearing yousee along the way. These are signs that LCWSC is growing and expanding to serve our community better.

Meeting the Needs of a Growing Community

As Laurens County continues to grow, LCWSC is rising to meet the challenges of increased demand for water and sewer services. The region has seen steady residential and commercial growth, prompting investments in system upgrades and capacity improvements.

Recent projects include the Metric Road Elevated Tank and Waterline Project, Hospital Zone Water Improvements, ISO Parkway Sewer System Upgrades, Clinton Joanna Wastewater Treatment Plant Sewer Biosolids Upgrade, Upper Laurens County Sewer Lift Station Upgrades, and Clinton Area Sewer Lift Station Upgrades. All these projects will ensure continued reliability and efficiency and are crucial for supportingnew housing and corresponding industrial developments in the area.

Key Infrastructure Projects

One of the more impactful projects is the Hospital Zone Water Improvements which will benefit Laurens County by improving water resilience and reliability for our vitally important hospital system and itssurrounding healthcare support facilities. It will also serve regional County facilities such as the LaurensCounty Airport and Piedmont Technical College, along with various other businesses that support our localcommunity. Specifically, the project will provide an increase in pumping capacity and additional storage tominimize any potential interruptions due to line failures, power outages or unusual high demand periods. Water lines are currently being installed along Highway 76 near the hospital, and soon, a new 1-million-gallon water tank will be constructed behind the hospital.

Another significant undertaking is the Metric Road Elevated Tank and Waterline Project, designed to increase reliability of the system, stabilize system pressure, reduce pump station usage, and improvecapacity for industrial development along I-26, Metric Road and Highway 221. This project consists of adding a 16-inch waterline running along Raider Road, Whelon Road, Welcome Church Road, Metric Road and Highway 14 and includes the addition of a 1-million-gallon elevated water tank. “This project will position LCWSC to better serve customers in the upper half of Laurens County with water from Lake Greenwood,treated at our Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility,” reported Jeff Field, Executive Director of LCWSC.

Future

Looking ahead, LCWSC has ambitious plans to further enhance their system through the development and implementation of a Twenty-Year Infrastructure Master Plan. The goal of the project is to update the current capital improvements plan, building on their past success, looking for new areas of service, replacing aging infrastructure and remaining prepared for expected growth on our County. “This level of planning is part of LCWSC’s DNA and is big reason we can be strategic in how we budget and execute this level of investment in water and sewer systems. It ensures LCWSC can maintain a high level serviceregardless of the current demands, future growth, future regulations, or emergency situations,” said Field.

Laurens is in a prime location for both residential, commercial, and industrial development. To be preparedfor this growth and be sustainable for generations to come, the LCWSC has developed a culture of making proactive economic decisions to be better prepared for our County’s future.

Building a Stronger Laurens County Together

LCWSC is more than a utility provider, it is a partner in the County’s progress. By investing in robust infrastructure, embracing innovation, and staying responsive to community needs, LCWSC is helping ensure a more sustainable future for our community.

For updates on LCWSC projects and initiatives, visit www.lcwsc.com or follow them via their socialmedia platforms – Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.