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Recent rainfall and evolving weather conditions have supported Lake Holt levels rising approximately two feet, which serves as an encouraging improvement for the Granville County community’s water supply.

Due to emergency water main repair work performed by SGWASA utility crews on July 31, 2026, on North Main Street in Creedmoor, NC, affected water customers experienced a temporary loss of pressure within the water distribution system. Based on the laboratory analysis of the water samples collected by SGWASA following the water main break repairs, customers are hereby notified that the System Pressure Advisory is no longer in effect.

Utility crews conducted an emergency water main repair reported near for an 8" water main break on West E Street. SGWASA water customers experienced a period of no pressure in the water distribution system. Due to this event, a water system pressure advisory is in effect until further notice.

SGWASA received a report of a significant water main break in the 400 block of North Main Street in Creedmoor, NC.

The Central Avenue road closure is scheduled to end by close of business today, ahead of the original estimated completion date of August 10th, 2026.

SGWASA’s wastewater treatment plant has a design capacity of 5.5 million gallons per day, while the collection system includes approximately 154 miles of sewer piping and 48 wastewater pumping stations. Each pumping station is equipped with standby power and a monitoring system designed to track operating conditions and generator status.

Rain and saturated site conditions have affected construction activity across the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Crews initially remained on standby while evaluating whether work could safely resume; however, pipe-laying and other active construction operations have since been called off for the remainder of the day.

Access along East Middleton Road will be maintained. Next week, crews will cross Joe Peed Road with the 24” gravity sewer, 8” waterline, and proposed 24” force main. Joe Peed Road will be closed between S. Durham Avenue and WB Clark Road, July 27th through July 30th, with detours in place during closure.

Understanding your billing deadlines can help prevent unnecessary fees and service interruptions. South Granville Water and Sewer Authority recently updated billing policy details, related to late fee payments. The updated guidance below explains what has changed and outlines important payment and reconnection timeframes to help customers manage their accounts with confidence.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has implemented Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions while continuing to closely monitor lake levels, regional weather patterns, and overall water supply conditions.

SGWASA is seeking a skilled and service-focused professional to serve as its next Billing Customer Service Supervisor.

Autry crews are continuing work on the East Lyon Station Road crossing, with plans to complete the crossing work by the end of Wednesday, July 8th. Paving is expected to follow on Thursday, July 9th.

Detour signs will be posted on local streets in the project area and along I-85 to help guide motorists. Drivers are advised to use I-85 Exit 191 to access the Town of Butner during the closure.

Fiscal Year 2026–2027 is now in effect for the South Granville Water & Sewer Authority. The Board of Directors adopted the FY 26/27 Budget at the May 2026 Board of Directors meeting, establishing the Authority’s operating framework for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Beginning July 1, 2026 through August 3, 2026, SGWASA will conduct its annual Water System Maintenance Program, including system flushing throughout the water distribution system. This proactive maintenance helps maintain high water quality and ensures continued compliance with state and federal drinking water standards. As part of the maintenance program, SGWASA will temporarily convert from chloramines to free chlorine for disinfection. During this period, customers may not

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Finance Committee will convene for a scheduled public meeting on Friday, September 5th, at 9:00 AM. The session will take place at Butner Town Hall, in the Town Council Room at 415 Central Avenue, Butner, NC.

Lake Holt Water Levels Decline Slightly; Supply Remains Stable.

The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is advancing significantly, with heightened construction activities planned for the coming weeks in various high-traffic locations in Butner, NC.

6/15/26 Butner NC: During the next two weeks, I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project activity will remain active along Joe Peed Road, West Middleton Drive & Lyon Station Rd., West A Street and Central Avenue. Construction crews will: Continue sanitary sewer pipe installation along Joe Peed Road. Continue sewer pipe installation near W. Middleton Drive & E. Lyon Station Road. Continue sewer pipe installation on W. A Street near Central Ave. Set up variable message boards