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Emergency Repair - East C Street
SGWASA utility crews will temporarily interrupt water service to Piedmont Apartments Buildings P and Q, located at 600 E. C Street, while completing a necessary repair to a leaking water meter.
7 hours ago


I-85 SSI Project - Two Week Look Ahead
Work continues across multiple areas of the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, with crews advancing force main installation, sewer pipeline work, tunneling, paving, and related construction activities. Motorists should remain alert for lane closures and full road closures in active work zones. Full closures are anticipated on 8th Street, C Street, and A Street as applicable to active construction.
1 day ago


Water Main Break Reported on C Street
Update 8:25 PM: Repairs have been completed and services restored for impacted customers. ___________________ Butner, NC - SGWASA has received a report of a water main break on C Street between 8th and 9th streets in Butner, NC. Utility crews are responding to assess the break and complete necessary repairs. Customers in the immediate area may experience temporary impacts to water service while work is underway. Additional information will be provided as conditions are confir
2 days ago


Unidirectional Flushing Program Brings Positive Results
The SGWASA Board of Directors approved a Task Order at the January 13, 2026 Board meeting with Hazen and Sawyer (On-Call Engineering Firm) for a Unidirectional Flushing Pilot Program in the Golden Pond Subdivision in the City of Creedmoor.
6 days ago


Emergency Water Main Repair Affecting Cozart Area
Update 5:23 PM: SGWASA utility crews have completed repairs to the emergency 2-inch water main break, and water service has been restored to customers in the affected area, including Coley Road, Castle Rock Drive, Running Brook Drive, Saratoga Street, and Whitney Lanes.
6 days ago


Filter Media Presentation Scheduled for the October Board Meeting
Butner, NC - SGWASA provided a brief update on the Filter Media Replacement Program during the September 2026 Special Board Meeting, highlighting early performance results following completion of the program. The Filter Media Replacement Program has been completed across all five filters. According to SGWASA’s August 2026 Executive Director’s Monthly Project Update Report, performance trends following completion include longer filter run times, lower turbidity and reduced fer
6 days ago


Utility Information Event - October 21, 2026
The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority will host SGWASA Connect: Community Information Expo on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 5:00–7:30 PM at Butner Town Hall, 415 Central Avenue in Butner.
Sep 30


Pitch Pine Drive Scheduled Water Service Interruption on September 2, 2026
The water service interruption is anticipated from approximately 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Customers within the affected area are encouraged to plan accordingly and have sufficient water available for essential needs during the interruption.
Sep 25


Unidirectional Flushing Program Began in Golden Pond
The Golden Pond Unidirectional Flushing Program pilot has been successfully completed. Thank you to customers for your patience and cooperation as crews carried out this important water system maintenance initiative.
Sep 22


15th Street Water Service Interruption for Main Break Repair
Crews from the water authority are on site repairing a water main break near the 300 block of 15th Street in Butner.
Sep 21


Planned Water Service Interruption: West C Street and 8th Street
Update September 21, 2026: The water service interruption scheduled for today, Monday, September 21, on West C Street between 5th Street and 8th Street and in the 200 block of 8th Street has been postponed due to contractor availability. Customers will not experience a service interruption today related to this work. The work is being rescheduled for Tuesday, September 22nd, at 8 AM. This work supports the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Crews will install a valve an
Sep 18


I-85 SSI Railroad Tunneling Moves to 24-Hour Operations
Construction on the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (I-85 SSI) is advancing as crews begin 24-hour tunneling operations associated with the railroad bore, beginning September 14, 2026.
Sep 14


Planned Repair - 12th Street in Butner, NC
Crews anticipate completing the repair without interrupting water service. However, a temporary service interruption may be necessary for customers in the immediate area identified on the accompanying map. Customers should prepare for this possibility while work is underway.
Sep 14


Water Main Break - East C Street
Repairs to the water main near East C Street and 20th Street have been completed using a 12-inch wraparound repair clamp. Water service remained available throughout the repair, and customers did not experience an interruption.
Sep 11


Two Week Look Ahead: Closures and Pavement Work
The I-85 SSI Project is moving into the next sequence of field activity as crews transition from Railroad Avenue toward A Street and prepare for upcoming work near 8th and C streets.
Sep 10


8th Street Service Interruption
Butner, NC - Water service is temporarily interrupted along the 300 block of 8th Street while crews repair a corporation stop that was snagged during construction activity.
Crews are working to complete the repair and restore service as quickly as possible. An update will be provided once water service has been restored.
Sep 4


Notice: Cancellation of Regular Board Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (“SGWASA”), scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm is hereby CANCELLED.
Sep 3


Golden Pond Unidirectional Flushing Scheduled for September 22nd – 23rd
Butner, NC - SGWASA will resume the Unidirectional Flushing Program plans within Creedmoor's Golden Pond community on Tuesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Sep 2


I-85 SSI Traffic Alert: Multiple Road Closures and Lane Restrictions
Construction is advancing successfully across the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The following Two Week Look Ahead covers Construction Packages 1 and 2 from August 31st through September 11th, 2026. Under Construction Package 1, JF Wilkerson crews plan to dechlorinate the new 8-inch waterline and collect a bacteriological sample before proceeding with restoration work. Crews will also advance the 20-inch force main leaving Joe Peed. Upcoming work is expected to incl
Sep 2


11th Street Closure Begins August 31st
Pipeline construction associated with the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, along 11th Street between West B Street and West C Street. Work is expected to continue for approximately four to six weeks, with access limited to local traffic during active construction.
Aug 28
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