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SGWASA crews are currently responding to an emergency service request to repair damage caused by private construction to a water main near 2652 Old Highway 75 in Butner, NC.

Watch the August 12, 2025 SGWASA Board of Directors Meeting. Stay informed on key decisions, infrastructure updates, and ongoing initiatives impacting water and sewer service in southern Granville County.

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.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority hosted the scheduled bid opening for the SGWASA Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement Project.

On Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM, SGWASA utility crews will remove a faulty water valve located in the 300 Block of 23rd Street in Butner, NC as part of ongoing efforts to enhance water pressure and quality in the area.

Each year, SGWASA prepares an Annual Wastewater Performance Report that outlines how our treatment works and collection systems have performed over a 12-month period.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) is actively executing several strategic projects aimed at strengthening water...

Update: August 13, 2025 In July 2025, at the conclusion of the Water Treatment Plant Filter Media design, Hazen and Sawyer provided a...

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) announces a Pre-Bid Construction Conference for the WTP Filter Media Replacement Project, scheduled to enter construction in Fall 2025. This vital infrastructure improvement is part of SGWASA’s strategic initiatives to support the southern Granville County community with a reliable and sustainable water treatment system.

SGWASA offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in honor of the Independence holiday.

During the June 17th, monthly progress meeting, CDM Smith representative Bill Mason led project update conversations with project contractors and SGWASA team members. View meeting discussion topics, minutes, and media files below.

SGWASA hosted the scheduled bid opening of Construction Package 2 for the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project on Thursday, June 12th.

Butner, NC. June 4, 2025 - Controlled blasting is scheduled for June 9th and 10th at the East Middleton Pump Station construction site,...

Plan to attend SGWASA's May 10th, 2025 Board Meeting.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority released the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. The full document is available for...

As only one bid was received by the submission deadline, and per procurement requirements mandating a minimum of three bids, the team did not proceed with the formal opening.

In the next phase of the project, the contractor will perform three new waterline connections to the existing mainline along Highway 56.  The first tie-in is scheduled for 7:00 AM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This portion of the work, indicated in red on the associated map or notice, may result in a temporary drop in water pressure for some customers in the surrounding area. 

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA) offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is a time to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

At the May 20th progress meeting, CDM Smith representative Bill Mason led with team updates and formally introduced Greg Hoch as the new Resident Project Representative (RPR) for Construction Package 1 (CP1) of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Jackie Jackson, the initial RPR for CP1, will transition to support Construction Package 2 (CP2) as the RPR once that phase begins.

SGWASA has worked collaboratively with Enviromix over the past several years to evaluate and improve key water and wastewater treatment technologies. This partnership included a case study at the SGWASA Wastewater Treatment Plant that focused on Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR). This process has been shown to target phosphorus more efficiently.