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Our utility crews monitor conditions and respond to repairs as safely and efficiently as possible. As winter weather settles in, utility teams often face heightened challenges, including water main breaks and disruptions to critical systems. Periods of cold temperatures and rapid weather shifts can increase the number of repair calls across the region.

SGWASA remains focused on proactive, data-driven improvements that protect water quality, strengthen system reliability, and position the Authority to meet evolving regulatory expectations. During the most recent Board meeting, several active water-quality initiatives were reviewed, including PFAS treatment planning, treatment plant filter improvements, and targeted distribution system flushing strategies.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority is partnering with Vanguard Utility Service Inc. to complete a systemwide meter replacement initiative within the City of Creedmoor. This multi-phase project is expected to take approximately eight months and will replace older-style water meters at eligible service locations. The project is scheduled to begin January 20th – 23rd , daily during the hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Ferbow Street in Creedmoor, NC.

South Granville Water & Sewer Authority will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 during normal business hours. We invite residents to participate in the community events being held throughout Granville County to honor the legacy of Dr. King. Several are listed below.

SGWASA has received a report of a possible wastewater leak in the Lyon Street area of Creedmoor. Utility teams are currently assessing site conditions to better understand the leak parameters, identify the likely point of origination, and evaluate the overall condition of the line and surrounding area.

Butner, NC. January 8, 2026 - The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project continues to move forward, and crews are in progress of kicking of Construction Package 2 of the project, and are preparing for the next phase of installation work. Over the next two weeks, scheduled material deliveries will arrive on-site to support ongoing construction activities. Outlined below are the current project objectives, material deliveries, and staging activities anticipated over the next

South Granville Water & Sewer Authority customers may have questions about water quality following a recent news story aired by WRAL. The team at SGWASA takes these concerns seriously and wants to provide clear, factual information about your drinking water.

As part of SGWASA’s standard public governance and financial oversight process, the SGWASA Finance Committee will convene for upcoming public meetings to review project funding strategies and capital planning priorities.

The recent SGWASA Board meeting opened with the administration of the Oath of Office for the Town of Butner Councilperson Tom Lane. The Board welcomed Councilperson Lane back as a returning member of the SGWASA Board, following years of service.

A healthy system requires modernized sewer conveyance that can handle increasing flows, while reducing the risk of overflows and failures. This makes it possible to keep the entire system, from collection through treatment, operating safely and compliantly as the community evolves.

Butner, NC. December 15, 2025 - The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority announced that the Filter Media Replacement Program is currently underway at the Water Treatment Plant. This project is part of a phased program to strengthen reliability, support continual improvement, and protect water quality for Granville County residents. What is filter media? Filter media is the layered granular material inside SGWASA’s water treatment filters that water passes through to re

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority is responding to report of a water main break at the 200 block of East Church Street in Creedmoor, North Carolina. Utility crews are actively working to assess the situation and complete necessary repairs.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority will operate on a delayed schedule due to forecasted winter weather conditions. On Tuesday, December 11th, the Welcome Center will open at 11:30 am. This adjustment is being made out of an abundance of caution for both customers and staff as snow and potentially hazardous travel conditions are expected in the area.

A water main break has been reported on C Street near 8th Street in Butner, North Carolina. SGWASA crews are on site assessing the extent of the damage and determining the repairs needed to restore normal service as quickly and safely as possible.

SGWASA is closely monitoring the approaching winter storm and preparing for potential impacts on our operations. Customer and staff safety remains a top priority. Due to the forecast of inclement weather, our offices, including the Welcome Center, will open at 11:00 am on Friday, December 5, 2025.

SGWASA has successfully secured $41 million in grant funding, with an additional $83.5 million in applications under review for current projects. The Authority is taking a proactive approach in pursuing external funding to reduce ratepayer impact and advance system improvements.

The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project is one of the region’s most significant wastewater infrastructure investments and progress continues on schedule. During the November 18th progress meeting, project partners reviewed construction milestones, coordination efforts, and upcoming activities designed to strengthen system reliability, expand capacity, and support long-term growth across the service area.

SGWASA offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 1st.

SGWASA’s Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that the community is aware of the support resources available during times of need. Recently, the federal government shutdown resulted in pay interruptions for many SGWASA customers employed by federal agencies, prompting a review of assistance options within the region.

Today, as we approach Veterans Day on November 11th, our focus turns to those who have truly kept our nation and communities strong: our veterans and active duty service members.