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August Board Meeting Advances Financial, Infrastructure and Customer Priorities

SGWASA’s Stage 1 voluntary water conservation measures are no longer in effect.

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority continues to advance its long-term response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, through treatment design, pilot testing, permitting coordination, and strategic funding efforts.

Recent rainfall and evolving weather conditions have supported Lake Holt levels rising approximately two feet, which serves as an encouraging improvement for the Granville County community’s water supply.

Due to emergency water main repair work performed by SGWASA utility crews on July 31, 2026, on North Main Street in Creedmoor, NC, affected water customers experienced a temporary loss of pressure within the water distribution system. Based on the laboratory analysis of the water samples collected by SGWASA following the water main break repairs, customers are hereby notified that the System Pressure Advisory is no longer in effect.

Utility crews conducted an emergency water main repair reported near for an 8" water main break on West E Street. SGWASA water customers experienced a period of no pressure in the water distribution system. Due to this event, a water system pressure advisory is in effect until further notice.

The Central Avenue road closure is scheduled to end by close of business today, ahead of the original estimated completion date of August 10th, 2026.

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.

Autry crews are continuing work on the East Lyon Station Road crossing, with plans to complete the crossing work by the end of Wednesday, July 8th. Paving is expected to follow on Thursday, July 9th.

Beginning July 1, 2026 through August 3, 2026, SGWASA will conduct its annual Water System Maintenance Program, including system flushing throughout the water distribution system. This proactive maintenance helps maintain high water quality and ensures continued compliance with state and federal drinking water standards. As part of the maintenance program, SGWASA will temporarily convert from chloramines to free chlorine for disinfection. During this period, customers may not

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Finance Committee will convene for a scheduled public meeting on Friday, September 5th, at 9:00 AM. The session will take place at Butner Town Hall, in the Town Council Room at 415 Central Avenue, Butner, NC.

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.

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.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has released the May 2026 Virtual Town Hall update to provide customers and community members with a clear overview of several major projects in motion and organizational updates.

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 South Granville Water and Sewer Authority is recognizing National Public Works Week, observed May 17th–23rd, 2026, following action by the SGWASA Board of Directors during its May 12, 2026 Board meeting.

In honor of Memorial Day, the South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) offices and Welcome Center will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2026. Office operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27th, 2026. While our offices are closed, we encourage customers to join the Granville County community in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

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.

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