No Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect for SGWASA Customers
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 25
Lake Holt Water Levels Decline Slightly; Supply Remains Stable
Butner, NC – June 23, 2026 The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) continues to monitor the water level of Lake Holt, SGWASA's water supply. Based on current operational data, there are no mandatory water conservation measures in effect.
SGWASA staff routinely track Lake Holt’s water supply using digital monitoring equipment at the intake structure, along with system demand trends and local and regional weather forecasts. This ongoing, real-time monitoring enables staff to evaluate conditions continuously and ensures that the water supply remains stable and sufficient to meet customer needs.
Water Shortage Response Plan
The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority has a Board-approved Water Shortage Response Plan, approved in October 2023 and available for download at the link below.
The Plan establishes objective trigger levels based on Lake Holt storage and intake conditions and outlines a staged response framework designed to protect public health, maintain system reliability, and provide clear guidance for conservation measures. Information regarding the Water Shortage Response Plan is shown in the table below.
Stage | Usable Storage | Response | Description |
1 | Less than 60% | Voluntary Reductions | Water users are encouraged to reduce their water use and improve water use efficiency; however, no penalties apply for noncompliance. Water supply conditions indicate a potential for shortage. |
2 | Less than 50% | Mandatory Reductions 1 | Water users must abide required water use reduction and efficiency measures; penalties apply for noncompliance. Water supply conditions are significantly lower than the seasonal norm and water shortage conditions are expected to persist. |
3 | Less than 40% | Mandatory Reductions 2 | Same as in Stage 2. |
4 | Less than 30% | Emergency Reductions | Water supply conditions are substantially diminished and pose an imminent threat to human health or environmental integrity. |
5 | Less than 0% | Water Rationing | Water supply conditions are substantially diminished and remaining supplies must be allocated to preserve human health and environmental integrity. |
SGWASA has not activated a water shortage stage but encourages customers to conserve water during dry periods by fixing leaks, running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines, and using outdoor irrigation responsibly.
If conditions change, SGWASA will notify customers through multiple channels, including its website, billing communications, posted notices, local media, and direct alerts for emergency stages.
SGWASA will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates.
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Updated 6/23/26 by the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority
S. Schroyer, Exec. Director
Issued 4/22/2026
Krystle Lee
PIO/Board Secretary/Webmaster
(919) 575-3367
