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No Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect for Lake Holt Water Supply

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Current Monitoring Shows Stable Water Supply at Lake Holt: There Are No Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect for SGWASA Customers 

Butner, NC. April 21, 2026 - The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) is actively and routinely monitoring Lake Holt and overall system conditions. Based on current operational data, no mandatory water conservation measures have been implemented at this time. 


SGWASA staff regularly monitor Lake Holt’s raw water supply conditions using digital measurement equipment located at the reservoir’s intake structure, along with system demand trends and local and regional weather forecasts. This ongoing monitoring process allows staff to assess system conditions in real time and ensure the water supply remains stable and sufficient to meet customer needs.  



This structure is part of Lake Holt’s raw water intake system. It provides SGWASA staff with access to monitor source water conditions and operate or maintain equipment used to convey raw water from the reservoir to the treatment process.
This structure is part of Lake Holt’s raw water intake system. It provides SGWASA staff with access to monitor source water conditions and operate or maintain equipment used to convey raw water from the reservoir to the treatment process.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority operates under a Board-adopted Water Shortage Response Plan, approved at the October 2023 Board of Directors Meeting and available for download at sgwasa.org/engineering.


The plan establishes objective trigger levels tied to Lake Holt storage and intake conditions; and outlines a staged response framework designed to protect public health, maintain system reliability, and provide clear operational guidance for conservation measures. 


Stage 1 voluntary conservation measures are not triggered unless usable water storage falls below 60 percent. Current conditions remain well above that threshold and indicate a stable water supply.



Staff toured Lake Holt to observe reservoir levels, assess existing intake infrastructure, and support proactive planning for seasonal operations, system resilience, and long-range water resource management.
Staff toured Lake Holt to observe reservoir levels, assess existing intake infrastructure, and support proactive planning for seasonal operations, system resilience, and long-range water resource management.

Although no water shortage stage has been activated, SGWASA encourages customers to conserve water during dry weather periods by taking practical steps that support long-term system reliability.


These include checking for and repairing leaks, running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads, limiting unnecessary outdoor watering, and using irrigation responsibly.  


If conditions were to change, SGWASA’s Water Shortage Response Plan provides for timely customer notification






through multiple channels, including posted notices, billing communications, the SGWASA website, local media announcements, and direct notification methods for emergency stages when warranted.


SGWASA will continue monitoring conditions closely and share updates.  


Do not miss these and other important notices. Register for SGWASA news and alerts delivered to your email and mobile device at www.sgwasa.org/alerts. 


Issued 4/21/26 by the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority 

Krystle Lee, PIO/Board Secretary/Webmaster

(919) 575-3367

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