Keep the Promise of Water Flowing
Eastern Engineering of SC is a locally owned, full-service civil engineering practice based in Lake City, South Carolina, founded in 1937. It specializes in the planning, design, and implementation of municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure systems throughout South Carolina. The practice also provides site design, land surveying, and funding solution services to help communities secure state and federal funding for infrastructure improvements.
Harry R. Askins, Jr.Partner
Jason M. SpringsPartner
Thomas Eddie Stelling, Jr.Partner
Planning, expansion, upgrades, and protection of municipal and rural drinking water infrastructure, including treatment systems, distribution networks, and storage facilities.
Practical design and rehabilitation of sewer infrastructure, collection networks, lift stations, and rehabilitation programs to reduce inflow and infiltration.
Onsite wastewater solutions tailored to challenging soil and site conditions, including advanced pretreatment, low-pressure dosing, and Septic Tank Effluent Pump systems.
Evaluation, modeling, and design of stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flooding risks, manage drainage, and enhance community resilience.
Comprehensive engineering and planning for residential, commercial, industrial, and public developments, covering grading, utilities, and regulatory permitting.
Precise boundary, topographic, and construction surveys to establish foundational data for engineering and development projects.
Assistance in identifying, applying for, and securing state and federal grants and loans through USDA, CDBG, SRF, and RIA programs.
Construction administration, observation, and residential service line installations to ensure project compliance and complete system connectivity.
Water Supply · Wastewater · Stormwater & Flood Control · Government · Residential · Commercial · Land Development
Florence County, SC · Water Supply · 2019 · Client: Florence County
Analyzed public water availability throughout the unincorporated areas of Florence County, evaluating nine individual water systems, system deficiencies, franchise areas, and water utilization rates to identify viability for expansion.
Greeleyville, SC · Water Supply · 2019 · Client: Town of Greeleyville
Provided funding acquisition and engineering design services for a three-mile water line extension serving 45 residential connections, successfully securing over $500,000 in CDBG grant funding.
Olanta, SC · Water Supply · 2026 · Client: Town of Olanta
Designed and permitted 11.5 miles of rural waterlines serving 119 residences and businesses, featuring two automatic master meter connections and fire hydrant coordination. Funded via Florence County CPST III and SCIIP.
Olanta, SC · Wastewater · 2022 · Client: Town of Olanta
Conducted comprehensive visual and CCTV inspections of the town's sewer network to identify and resolve infiltration and inflow issues. Successfully reduced excessive wastewater treatment volume by over 60%, saving the client $15,000 monthly.