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Butner, NC - I-85 SSI Project work will continue over the next two weeks with sewer installation, railroad and microtunnel tie-ins, pavement restoration, blasting, and site cleanup underway across several active construction areas. Park Construction is completing the railroad tie-in and plans to complete the microtunnel tie-in before returning to 8th Street to resume installation at the intersection of 8th and C streets. The carrier pipe for the jack-and-bore has been threade

On October 13, 2026, the SGWASA Board of Directors approved resolutions adopting the completed Water and Sewer System Asset Inventory and Assessment Reports, Asset Management Plans, and associated 10-Year Capital Improvement Plans. The approvals follow an approximately two-year study conducted by McGill Associates, evaluating existing infrastructure, system conditions, and long-term improvement needs

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Butner Town Hall in Butner, North Carolina.

An increasingly common cause for sanitary sewer overflows is sewer pipes blocked by grease. Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage home/business interiors and threaten the environment.

Understanding the systems that support reliable water and wastewater service begins with access to meaningful information. On Wednesday, October 21st, the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority hosted SGWASA Connect, a community information expo offering customers a closer look at the water-quality initiatives, infrastructure improvements and long-term planning efforts supporting utility service across southern Granville County.

A key topic will be the consideration of completed Water and Sewer System Asset Inventory and Assessment Reports, along with their associated Asset Management Plans and proposed 10-Year Capital Improvement Plans. These planning resources help SGWASA evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify maintenance and improvement priorities, and guide future investment decisions.

Work continues across multiple areas of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, with crews advancing force main installation, sewer pipeline work, tunneling, paving, and related construction activities. Motorists should remain alert for lane closures and full road closures in active work zones. Full closures are anticipated on 8th Street, C Street, and A Street as applicable to active construction.

The SGWASA Board of Directors approved a Task Order at the January 13, 2026 Board meeting with Hazen and Sawyer (On-Call Engineering Firm) for a Unidirectional Flushing Pilot Program in the Golden Pond Subdivision in the City of Creedmoor.

Butner, NC - SGWASA provided a brief update on the Filter Media Replacement Program during the September 2026 Special Board Meeting, highlighting early performance results following completion of the program. The Filter Media Replacement Program has been completed across all five filters. According to SGWASA’s August 2026 Executive Director’s Monthly Project Update Report, performance trends following completion include longer filter run times, lower turbidity and reduced fer

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority will host SGWASA Connect: Community Information Expo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 PM at Butner Town Hall, 415 Central Avenue in Butner.

The water service interruption is anticipated from approximately 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Customers within the affected area are encouraged to plan accordingly and have sufficient water available for essential needs during the interruption.

Update September 21, 2026: The water service interruption scheduled for today, Monday, September 21, on West C Street between 5th Street and 8th Street and in the 200 block of 8th Street has been postponed due to contractor availability. Customers will not experience a service interruption today related to this work. The work is being rescheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd, at 8 AM. This work supports the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Crews will install a valve an

Repairs to the water main near East C Street and 20th Street have been completed using a 12-inch wraparound repair clamp. Water service remained available throughout the repair, and customers did not experience an interruption.

The I-85 SSI Project is moving into the next sequence of field activity as crews transition from Railroad Avenue toward A Street and prepare for upcoming work near 8th and C streets.

Butner, NC - Water service is temporarily interrupted along the 300 block of 8th Street while crews repair a corporation stop that was snagged during construction activity. Crews are working to complete the repair and restore service as quickly as possible. An update will be provided once water service has been restored.

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (“SGWASA”), scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm is hereby CANCELLED.

Butner, NC - SGWASA will resume the Unidirectional Flushing Program plans within Creedmoor's Golden Pond community on Tuesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Butner, NC - SGWASA’s telecommunications service provider is conducting emergency system maintenance that may temporarily affect automated call routing. During this work, some callers may experience incorrect routing or find that certain menu selections are unavailable. SGWASA recognizes the importance of reliable and timely access to Customer Service. While the provider works to restore normal operations, customers requiring assistance are asked to email customerservice@sgwa

August Board Meeting Advances Financial, Infrastructure and Customer Priorities

SGWASA’s Stage 1 voluntary water conservation measures are no longer in effect.