Anderson County v. Combined Utility Commission of the City of Easley, S. C.

Gregory, Justice:

This is an action seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Appellant Anderson County sought to block construction of a sewage treatment plant within its boundaries by Respondents City of Easley and the Combined Utility Commission (the city). The Circuit Court dismissed the County’s petition. This appeal followed. We affirm.

The underlying facts áre undisputed. The City of Easley was in urgent need of a new sewage treatment facility. Engineers were retained, and a site was selected. The city is in the southeast portion of Pickens County, very near the Anderson…