
News & Updates
See the latest press announcements, tips, and guides from Easley Combined Utilities.

Mar 7, 2025
Preparation Guide: Spring Cleaning
This guide offers ideas to prepare your home for warmer temperatures, clean for improved conservation, and increase your overall utility efficiency.

Feb 14, 2025
Kilowatts for Kids: Investigating Energy Efficiency
So many things in your home depend on energy - including you! With this guide, we’ll look specifically at electric energy.

Feb 10, 2025
Energy Efficiency: A Guide from ECU
This guide includes tools for completing a DIY energy audit as well as resources to calculate additional energy savings.

Jan 31, 2025
Water & Sewer Assistant Superintendent Receives Districtwide Honor
Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is excited to announce that Water & Sewer Assistant Superintendent Brent Ellenburg has been recognized as the Blue Ridge Foothills District Operator of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) and the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works (SCAWWA).

Jan 7, 2025
Understanding PFAS: A Guide from ECU
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used, long-lasting chemicals that break down very slowly. In partnership with the EPA and municipalities across the United States, Easley Combined Utilities is actively reducing potential exposure to PFAS found in drinking water.

Dec 17, 2024
Preparation Guide: Winter Weather
This guide offers ideas to prepare for potential winter weather and tips on how to navigate a winter storm should we experience excessive snow or ice.

Dec 9, 2024
SmartHub Guide
At Easley Combined Utilities, we want you to have the convenience of managing your account any time, day or night.

Nov 26, 2024
Home for the Holidays: Sewer Efficiencies
As you prepare for holiday cooking, cleaning, and celebrating, follow our top tips for improved sewer efficiency!

Nov 21, 2024
Home for the Holidays: Electric Efficiencies
As you prepare for holiday cooking, hosting, and celebrating, follow our top tips for improved energy efficiency - and safety!

Nov 19, 2024
Home for the Holidays: Water Efficiencies
As you prepare for holiday cooking, hosting, and celebrating, follow our top tips for improved water efficiency - and conservation!

Nov 18, 2024
Galvanized Line Notice in Accordance with EPA
In accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCRR), Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) recently added to our efforts to reduce possible lead exposure in drinking water. Over the last 12 months, ECU completed an initial inventory of all our service lines that connect our water mains to your water meter to determine if any of the lines are made of lead.

Nov 13, 2024
Easley Combined Utilities Supports Naturaland Trust in Acquisition of Saluda Bluff
ECU celebrated Naturaland Trust's acquisition of the 1,090-acres Saluda Bluff alongside state and local conservation groups.

Nov 12, 2024
RFP: Consulting Services for Disaster Recovery and FEMA Public Assistance
Easley Combined Utilities Publishes Request for Proposals for Disaster Recovery & FEMA Support

Oct 21, 2024
Easley Combined Utilities Recognizes Team Efforts & Community Support Following Hurricane Helene
Easley Combined Utilities (ECU) is pleased to share an update to the community in recognition of the outstanding work of the ECU crews and in appreciation to our customers.