Policies List

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains a Sewer Use Ordinance establishing requirements for the use, operation, and protection of its public wastewater collection and treatment system.
The ordinance regulates wastewater discharges from residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial users to protect public health, wastewater infrastructure, treatment processes, and the environment. It establishes standards for sewer connections, prohibited discharges, industrial wastewater pretreatment, discharge permits, inspections, monitoring, reporting, and enforcement.

These provisions support compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including the Clean Water Act, while promoting responsible wastewater management, equitable allocation of system costs, and the continued reliability of SGWASA's wastewater services.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains a Cross-Connection Control Ordinance establishing requirements to protect the public drinking water supply from potential contamination caused by backflow and unauthorized cross-connections.

The ordinance defines responsibilities for SGWASA, property owners, customers, installers, and certified backflow prevention assembly testers. It establishes requirements for approved backflow prevention equipment, installation, inspections, annual testing, maintenance, record keeping, and regulatory compliance.
These measures help protect drinking water quality by preventing contaminants from entering the public water distribution system.

The ordinance also establishes enforcement procedures to address noncompliance and safeguard public health and the integrity of SGWASA's water infrastructure.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority adopted a resolution formally approving its Local Water Shortage Response Plan, dated June 2023, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-355(l).

The resolution establishes the Board of Directors' approval of the plan as a framework for water conservation and the responsible management of public water supplies during drought conditions and other water shortages. It also provides for submission of the plan to the North Carolina Division of Water Resources and establishes the Authority's intent to review and revise the plan at least once every five years, or as otherwise requested by the State.

This action supports SGWASA's commitment to long-term water supply planning, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of regional water resources.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains a Water Shortage Response Plan Ordinance establishing procedures for managing drinking water supplies during periods of drought, reduced reservoir levels, and other conditions affecting water availability.

The ordinance establishes five response stages, ranging from voluntary conservation measures to mandatory water-use restrictions, emergency reductions, and water rationing. Each stage identifies conservation requirements, water-use limitations, and applicable enforcement measures based on established water supply conditions.

The plan also outlines responsibilities for activating water shortage measures, notifying customers, monitoring conservation efforts, and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented restrictions. These provisions support responsible water resource management, protect essential drinking water supplies, and help maintain public health and safety during periods of limited water availability.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains Standard Water Specifications establishing technical requirements for the planning, design, construction, inspection, and acceptance of utility infrastructure within its service area.

The specifications address water main installation, utility extensions, service connections, backflow and cross-connection prevention, engineering design, permitting, approved materials, construction procedures, and testing requirements. These standards provide guidance for developers, engineers, contractors, and other parties involved in utility construction to promote consistent installation practices and compliance with applicable regulatory and engineering requirements.
The specifications also establish procedures for SGWASA review and approval of proposed utility improvements and provide a framework for protecting the integrity, reliability, and long-term maintenance of the Authority's infrastructure.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains Water Rules and Regulations establishing the requirements, responsibilities, and procedures governing water and sewer services within its service area.

The regulations address utility service connections, customer applications, deposits, rates and fees, meter installations, billing and collections, service interruptions, infrastructure extensions, and the respective responsibilities of SGWASA and its customers. They also establish procedures for service discontinuation, account adjustments, and the maintenance and protection of utility facilities.

These provisions support consistent service administration, responsible infrastructure management, and the orderly delivery of water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains Public Comment Procedures to provide members of the community with an opportunity to present comments, concerns, and suggestions directly to the Board of Directors during public meetings.

The guidelines establish procedures for requesting to speak, speaker registration, time limitations, appropriate conduct, and the submission of written comments. The policy provides for a designated public comment period, generally limited to 30 minutes, with individual speakers allotted three minutes. These procedures support orderly, respectful, and constructive public participation while providing a consistent framework for community input on matters within the Board's authority.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority maintains a Cash Management and Investment Policy establishing standards for the responsible administration, safeguarding, and investment of public funds.
The policy outlines procedures for cash receipts, deposits, authorized investments, financial disbursements, and ongoing monitoring of the Authority’s financial resources. It prioritizes the preservation of principal, availability of funds to meet operational obligations, and the achievement of reasonable investment returns. The policy also establishes financial oversight responsibilities, internal controls, and ethical standards to promote accountability, transparency, and compliance with applicable North Carolina General Statutes.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) maintains an Internal Control Policy establishing administrative oversight, financial accountability, and compliance requirements for the management and expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) awarded under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The policy establishes procedures for risk assessment, financial management, expenditure authorization, documentation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure the appropriate use of federal funding. Consistent with the U.S. Government Accountability Office's Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, the policy defines management and oversight responsibilities, strengthens safeguards against fraud, waste, and misuse of funds, and supports compliance with applicable federal regulations and U.S. Department of the Treasury requirements.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority’s System Development Fee Policy establishes the guiding principles, requirements, and administrative framework for assessing system development fees in connection with new development seeking water and/or sewer service. The policy is intended to support the responsible allocation of available utility capacity, ensure consistent fee application across the SGWASA service area, and align the Authority’s administration of system development fees with applicable North Carolina law. It also provides that new development projects are subject to the applicable fee schedule and that capacity will not be reserved or allocated until the required system development fee has been paid in accordance with the policy and governing law.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) maintains a Record Retention Policy governing the preservation, security, and accessibility of financial and programmatic records associated with American Rescue Plan (ARP) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF).

The policy establishes record retention requirements, departmental responsibilities, and procedures for maintaining documentation in compliance with U.S. Department of the Treasury guidelines. Covered records are generally retained for a minimum of five years following the expenditure or return of applicable funds, subject to additional requirements outlined in the policy.