Engineering
From sustainable infrastructure to advanced water treatment technologies, SGWASA is committed to engineering a future of excellence.
The current Engineering program delivers projects aligned with the Strategic Plan to safeguard public health, strengthen system reliability, and meet evolving regulatory requirements.
The report archive provides a record of ongoing utility and engineering initiatives focused on improving water quality and system performance.
View current and completed projects, key milestones, and progress updates that underscore reliable service across our communities.
SGWASA’s SDF policy supports capacity-related utility improvements needed to serve new development now and in the future. SDFs are calculated per Service Unit.
View the link below to learn how SDFs are determined and how funding is allocated to support water and sewer infrastructure.
SGWASA is advancing targeted infrastructure upgrades across the system to strengthen service, support growth, and provide quality drinking water.
Project Updates
On Hold
Unidirectional Flushing (UDF) Program
$45,000
Budget:
This program is intended to support a more structured and proactive approach to system flushing. The work will help SGWASA evaluate operational methods for improving water quality maintenance, managing sediment and residual conditions, and strengthening long-term distribution system practices.
Routine valve and fire hydrant maintenance was completed in June. Water main flushing was postponed due to high temperatures and localized drought conditions.
Current Project Report Summary
Throughout August 2026, SGWASA advanced engineering initiatives focused on water treatment, wastewater capacity, and infrastructure reliability. Design of the PFAS Advanced Water Treatment facility progressed toward the 90% milestone, while permitting coordination was completed with the Town of Butner and a final corrosion-control study was delivered. Startup and commissioning of the AquaPRS pilot treatment unit also occurred, beginning a 90-day evaluation of expanded PFAS treatment technology. Construction continued under both packages of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, including pipeline installation along East Middleton and Joe Peed roads, work at the Joe Peed and East Middleton pump stations, installation near Central Avenue and A Street, preparation for the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing, and directional-bore activities beneath NC Highway 85. Engineering coordination also addressed underground utility conflicts near Eighth and D streets, while restoration activities improved safety and appearance along completed portions of the corridor.
The Creedmoor water meter replacement program reached approximately 77% completion, supporting improved meter accuracy and system modernization. Final draft reports for the water and wastewater infrastructure assessments were reviewed, advancing long-term asset management and infrastructure planning. Completed improvements to all five water treatment plant filters continued to demonstrate longer operating cycles, lower turbidity, reduced chemical use, and improved treatment reliability. Water-quality engineering also progressed through hydraulic modeling, flushing-program development, booster pump station assessments, and distribution-control evaluations. Following increased rainfall and improved Lake Holt levels, the Golden Pond unidirectional flushing pilot was scheduled to begin in September. The Water Treatment Plant Master Plan also remained on schedule, with infrastructure inspections continuing to inform the long-term evaluation of critical treatment assets.
