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The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority’s proposed budget for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 presents a balanced financial plan that maintains existing customer rates while supporting essential operations, long-term asset stewardship, and regulatory readiness.

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 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 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

I-85 SSI Project activities will continue progressing over the next two weeks with a focus on controlled blasting, bypass operations, excavation, and continued material deliveries to support pipeline installation. Crews are advancing work in active construction zones while maintaining coordination with project partners and utilities to support safe field conditions, maintain access where possible, and minimize service interruptions.

Beginning February 23, 2026, the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement (SSI) Project contractor will begin daily blasting activities in the 8th Street construction area. Blasting is anticipated to occur between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and is weather-dependent and subject to Fire Marshal availability.

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.

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

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.

Utility crews received a report of a water main break at the 800 block of West C Street in Butner, NC. Repair teams are onsite, working to complete repairs. Customers within the repair zone may experience low to no water pressure during repairs.

The potential for icy conditions over the weekend may impact normal business operations at SGWASA on Monday, February 2, 2026.

SGWASA’s Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that the community is aware of the support resources available during times of need. Recently, the federal government shutdown resulted in pay interruptions for many SGWASA customers employed by federal agencies, prompting a review of assistance options within the region.

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.

Repairs to the water main break in the 300 block of Main Street in Creedmoor, North Carolina have been successfully completed. Water service has been fully restored to all affected customers. SGWASA crews are working to restore service as safely and efficiently as possible. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Crews are actively responding to multiple water main breaks affecting service in Butner, North Carolina. While repairs are underway for the apartment line break on West C Street, crews are also addressing an additional valve-related break near the 300 block of 16th Street.

Utility crews have been notified of an unexpected repair required at the 503 Apartments on West C Street in Butner, North Carolina. To safely accommodate this repair, water service must be temporarily shut off along the entire length of West C Street.

Utility crews are responding to reports of a water main break near 304 W. E Street in Butner, North Carolina. Residents along West E Street and the 600 block may currently experience low or no water pressure as repair efforts are underway.

Late last evening, a vehicle struck a fire hydrant, causing damage to the connected water line leading back to the main on East E Street in Butner, NC. SGWASA crews promptly responded and completed an emergency repair by installing a straight pipe to maintain system integrity.