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Access along East Middleton Road will be maintained. Next week, crews will cross Joe Peed Road with the 24” gravity sewer, 8” waterline, and proposed 24” force main. Joe Peed Road will be closed between S. Durham Avenue and WB Clark Road, July 27th through July 30th, with detours in place during closure.

Understanding your billing deadlines can help prevent unnecessary fees and service interruptions. South Granville Water and Sewer Authority recently updated billing policy details, related to late fee payments. The updated guidance below explains what has changed and outlines important payment and reconnection timeframes to help customers manage their accounts with confidence.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has implemented Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions while continuing to closely monitor lake levels, regional weather patterns, and overall water supply conditions.

SGWASA is seeking a skilled and service-focused professional to serve as its next Billing Customer Service Supervisor.

Lake Holt Water Levels Decline Slightly; Supply Remains Stable.

The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is advancing significantly, with heightened construction activities planned for the coming weeks in various high-traffic locations in Butner, NC.

6/15/26 Butner NC: During the next two weeks, I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project activity will remain active along Joe Peed Road, West Middleton Drive & Lyon Station Rd., West A Street and Central Avenue. Construction crews will: Continue sanitary sewer pipe installation along Joe Peed Road. Continue sewer pipe installation near W. Middleton Drive & E. Lyon Station Road. Continue sewer pipe installation on W. A Street near Central Ave. Set up variable message boards

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority will hold its Annual Employee Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 12:00 pm. This annual event provides an opportunity for SGWASA to recognize employees for their service, commitment, and continued support of essential water and sewer operations.

During this work period, residents may see technicians opening and closing water system valves, operating fire hydrants, and conducting minor water flushing in the area. These activities are part of routine system maintenance and preparation for the upcoming unidirectional flushing program planned for the Golden Pond subdivision, in Creedmoor, NC.

Over the next two weeks, I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project activity will take place along Joe Peed Road, West Middleton Drive, East Lyon Station Road, A Street, and 8th Street. Crews will advance major sewer infrastructure work, including gravity sewer installation, combined force main installation, microtunnel-related work, utility potholing, driveway crossing coordination, and controlled blasting operations.

Butner, NC - On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed maintaining the current federal drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while allowing eligible drinking water systems to request up to two additional years, through 2031, to meet enforceable compliance limits associated with the broader PFAS chemical class. The proposed mechanism does not change the PFOA and PFOS MCLs, which remain 4.0 parts per trillion each. As federal PFAS regulations conti

The FY26/27Budget reflects SGWASA’s continued focus on financial stewardship, service reliability, transparency, and organizational readiness. The budget is balanced and supports the Authority’s ability to manage rising operational costs, insurance increases, and major long-term infrastructure needs without additional customer impact.

Reports Tell the Story Behind Water Service at SGWASA

Haren Construction is scheduled to perform coating work on wastewater manholes in the East Middleton area tonight and tomorrow night. This work is part of ongoing Construction Package 1 improvements and supports the long-term protection, durability, and performance of wastewater infrastructure serving the area.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority has received a $10,658,880 SWIA funding award from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure. The award will be used for SGWASA’s PFAS mitigation water treatment facility construction project.

The recent SGWASA Board meeting opened with the administration of the Oath of Office for the Town of Butner Councilperson Tom Lane. The Board welcomed Councilperson Lane back as a returning member of the SGWASA Board, following years of service.

Online account access provides a secure and flexible way to review balances, make payments, enroll in eBilling, schedule one-time or recurring payments, and manage account preferences through SGWASA’s upgraded billing portal.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority’s proposed budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 presents a balanced financial plan that maintains existing customer rates while supporting essential operations, long-term asset stewardship, and regulatory readiness.

Active utility installation, structural progress, and coordination efforts supporting the next phase of work continue for the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.

Butner, NC. January 8, 2026 - The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project continues to move forward, and crews are in progress of kicking of Construction Package 2 of the project, and are preparing for the next phase of installation work. Over the next two weeks, scheduled material deliveries will arrive on-site to support ongoing construction activities. Outlined below are the current project objectives, material deliveries, and staging activities anticipated over the next