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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.

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.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority invites the public to attend the Board of Directors Meeting.

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.

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

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.

Butner, NC. February 11, 2026 - The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority made organizational changes during the February 2026 Board of Directors meeting through the annual Election of SGWASA officers. At the January 2026 Board meeting, Commissioner Jimmy Gooch formally notified the Board of his intent to conclude his service as Board Chair. By unanimous vote, the Board seated Commissioner Kenneth McLamb as Chair, with Commissioner Georgana Kicinksi continuing as Vice Chair

The next South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The meeting is open to the public, and we welcome community members who would like to remain informed on SGWASA operations, current projects, and upcoming priorities.

SGWASA remains focused on proactive, data-driven improvements that protect water quality, strengthen system reliability, and position the Authority to meet evolving regulatory expectations. During the most recent Board meeting, several active water-quality initiatives were reviewed, including PFAS treatment planning, treatment plant filter improvements, and targeted distribution system flushing strategies.

As part of SGWASA’s standard public governance and financial oversight process, the SGWASA Finance Committee will convene for upcoming public meetings to review project funding strategies and capital planning priorities.

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.

SGWASA has successfully secured $41 million in grant funding, with an additional $83.5 million in applications under review for current projects. The Authority is taking a proactive approach in pursuing external funding to reduce ratepayer impact and advance system improvements.

The meeting will be held in the Town of Butner Council Room, located at 415 Central Avenue, Butner, North Carolina. The public is invited to attend the meeting in person. For those unable to attend, the agenda is available for viewing online by clicking here.

SGWASA has successfully secured $41 million in grant funding, with an additional $83.5 million in applications under review for current projects. The Authority is taking a proactive approach in pursuing external funding to reduce ratepayer impact and advance system improvements.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority is advancing a critical improvement with the Filter Media Replacement Project. This work...

The recent SGWASA Board meeting opened with the administration of the Oath of Office for Granville County Commissioner Russ May, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Tim Karan. The Board welcomed Commissioner May as he steps into this role, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a distinguished record of service to both his country and community.

The City of Creedmoor recently engaged Pace Labs to conduct random water sampling across the SGWASA/City of Creedmoor service area. The initial focus was on evaluating Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), which are chemical compounds formed when disinfectants like chlorine or chloramine react with natural organic matter in water.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) Board of Directors will hold its next General Meeting on Tuesday, September 9th,...

The newest edition of the SGWASA Digest is available for download. This publication is dedicated to informing our community of the critical initiatives, infrastructure investments, and environmental stewardship efforts shaping the future of water and sewer services in southern Granville County.