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The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority joins water professionals and communities across the nation in recognizing Drinking Water Week. This annually observed information week provides an opportunity to explore the essential role safe, reliable drinking water plays in public health, quality of life, emergency readiness, economic development, and everyday community service.

Construction teams reported that the I-85 SSI Project closure near Will Suitt Road has ended, and the road has reopened for normal travel.

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.

A closure on Will Suitt Road is scheduled to beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, as Construction Package 2 (CP-2) of the I-85 SSI Project progress. The closure is expected to begin that morning around 7:00 am and remain in place through the posted work period.

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority advises the public that a planned shutdown of Will Suitt Road at Longwood Drive in Creedmoor, NC is scheduled from April 27th through May 1st.

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.

Additional construction activity is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Joe Peed Lift Station site as crews continue work on the valve and electrical building.

SGWASA’s latest I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project update highlights continued CP-1 and CP-2 construction activity, including force main installation, utility coordination, traffic management, bypass system work, and ongoing coordination with contractors.

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

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority will close its Administrative Offices and Welcome Center on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.

The March Board Meeting video and agenda materials are now available. Park Construction will receive one truckload of pipe today, March 21, on 20th Street. No road closure is expected. Travel with caution in the area.

SGWASA routinely conducts rigorous testing of the water provided to our customers. View the Consumer Confidence Report today.

SGWASA utility crews will be conducting infrastructure improvement work in the Creedmoor area near E. Church Street and North Street, including activity at the intersection of East Church Street and North Street.

SGWASA recently received questions on public service and the process to install a private well or septic system. In general, properties within SGWASA’s service area are required to remain connected to public water when a public water line is accessible, and to remain connected to public sewer when public sewer is available to the property.

Butner, NC. March 3, 2026 - SGWASA is currently experiencing a temporary operational impact related to a local penny shortage. Local banking partners have not been able to supply pennies at this time, which means SGWASA is unable to provide exact change for cash transactions at the point of payment. Until this issue is resolved, customers who pay with cash must provide exact change, or they may choose to pay slightly more than the billed amount. Any overpayment will be applie

Water Professionals Week provides an opportunity to recognize the skilled men and women whose work keeps essential utility services operating safely and reliably. The first Monday in March is observed by many utilities and industry partners as Water Professionals Day, which falls on March 2, 2026. Throughout this week SGWASA will share daily highlights featuring Water Professionals in their various roles, departments, and teams across the organization. These spotlights wi

On February 25, 2026, the South Granville Water & Sewer Authority celebrated Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day, honoring the wastewater professionals whose daily work safeguards public health, protects local waterways, and keeps essential infrastructure operating reliably across our service area.

The I-85 SSI Project has maintained steady progress, and crews will continue moving work forward in the Joe Peed Road and Middleton Drive corridors.

This week, JF Wilkerson (Haren Construction Company’s pipeline subcontractor) is expected to begin initial field activities along E. Middleton Drive and W. Middleton Drive, as early as tomorrow.

Despite winter conditions, crews continue advancing foundational work, vault and mechanical coordination, and safe excavation activities that support the next phases of construction.