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Planned Service on October 28th
On Wednesday, October 28th, utility crews will conduct valve repairs, beginning at 9:30 AM, along West C Street between 8th Street and 12th Street in Butner, NC.
Utility crews will install a new 12-inch valve to improve water line isolation capabilities during future maintenance and repairs. Estimated Restoration: Approximately 12:00 PM
2 hours ago


Planning for the Future of Our Water and Sewer Systems
On October 13, 2026, the SGWASA Board of Directors approved resolutions adopting the completed Water and Sewer System Asset Inventory and Assessment Reports, Asset Management Plans, and associated 10-Year Capital Improvement Plans. The approvals follow an approximately two-year study conducted by McGill Associates, evaluating existing infrastructure, system conditions, and long-term improvement needs
2 days ago


View the October 2026 Board of Directors Meeting
The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Butner Town Hall in Butner, North Carolina.
2 days ago


FATS, OILS AND GREASE EDUCATION
An increasingly common cause for sanitary sewer overflows is sewer pipes blocked by grease. Sewer overflows and backups can cause health hazards, damage home/business interiors and threaten the environment.
3 days ago


SGWASA Connect: A Closer Look at Water Quality, Infrastructure and the Work Behind Utility Service
Understanding the systems that support reliable water and wastewater service begins with access to meaningful information. On Wednesday, October 21st, the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority hosted SGWASA Connect, a community information expo offering customers a closer look at the water-quality initiatives, infrastructure improvements and long-term planning efforts supporting utility service across southern Granville County.
4 days ago


I-85 SSI Project: Two-Week Look Ahead
I-85 SSI Project construction continues across several active work areas over the next two weeks, including Joe Peed Road, WB Clark Road, 8th Street, C Street, A Street, Laundry Avenue, Railroad Avenue, and the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing area.
6 days ago


Water Main Break on West C Street, between 8th and 9th
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has received a report of a water main break along West C Street, between 8th Street and 9th Street, in Butner.
Oct 19


Water Main Break - West C Street
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has received a report of a water main break along West C Street, between 8th Street and 10th Street, in Butner. Customers in the surrounding area may experience water service interruptions or fluctuations in water pressure as the situation is addressed.
Oct 13


October Board Meeting: Infrastructure, Investment & the Road Ahead
A key topic will be the consideration of completed Water and Sewer System Asset Inventory and Assessment Reports, along with their associated Asset Management Plans and proposed 10-Year Capital Improvement Plans. These planning resources help SGWASA evaluate infrastructure conditions, identify maintenance and improvement priorities, and guide future investment decisions.
Oct 9


Water Main Break - West F Street
Posted 10/7/2026 by the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority
Krystle Lee, PIO/Board Secretary/Webmaster
klee@sgwasa.org
(919) 575-3367
Oct 9


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.
Oct 7


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.
Oct 6


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
Oct 5


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.
Oct 2


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.
Oct 1


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
Oct 1


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
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