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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, 2031, to meet enforceable compliance limits. The proposed mechanism does not change the PFOA and PFOS MCLs, which remain 4.0 parts per trillion each. While proposed standards continue to evolve, SGWASA’s direction remains steady and on tar

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.

In March 2026, SGWASA received notice that the North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority approved $10,658,880 in additional funding assistance for SGWASA’s drinking water projects. The award is expected to include a combination of loan and grant funding administered through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure.

The State Water Infrastructure Authority has approved SGWASA’s most recent $500,000 funding request, bringing the total project award to $1,000,000 over the past year through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – Emerging Contaminants (DWSRF-EC) program.

SGWASA is committed to meeting new PFAS standards and addressing community concerns. The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) wants to reassure customers that your drinking water meets all current state and federal safety standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

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.

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

The executive team from SGWASA discussed the ongoing efforts to modernize and expand the region's water and sewer infrastructure.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) partnered with CDM Smith to host the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Project Pre-Bid Meeting.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) is actively recruiting qualified individuals to fill several essential roles within...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Butner, NC (April 10, 2024) On April 10, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final...

On June 15, the US EPA reduced its health advisory levels (“HAL”) for two chemicals - PFOA and PFOS from 70 parts per trillion to interim...