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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

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority has released the May 2026 Virtual Town Hall update to provide customers and community members with a clear overview of several major projects in motion and organizational updates.

Over the next two weeks, I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project activity will take place along Joe Peed Road, West Middleton Drive, East Lyon Station Road, A Street, and 8th Street. Crews will advance major sewer infrastructure work, including gravity sewer installation, combined force main installation, microtunnel-related work, utility potholing, driveway crossing coordination, and controlled blasting operations.

Butner, NC - On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed maintaining the current federal drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while allowing eligible drinking water systems to request up to two additional years, through 2031, to meet enforceable compliance limits associated with the broader PFAS chemical class. The proposed mechanism does not change the PFOA and PFOS MCLs, which remain 4.0 parts per trillion each. As federal PFAS regulations conti

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority is recognizing National Public Works Week, observed May 17th–23rd, 2026, following action by the SGWASA Board of Directors during its May 12, 2026 Board meeting.

In honor of Memorial Day, the South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) offices and Welcome Center will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2026. Office operations will resume on Tuesday, May 27th, 2026. While our offices are closed, we encourage customers to join the Granville County community in honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

The FY26/27Budget reflects SGWASA’s continued focus on financial stewardship, service reliability, transparency, and organizational readiness. The budget is balanced and supports the Authority’s ability to manage rising operational costs, insurance increases, and major long-term infrastructure needs without additional customer impact.

SGWASA utility crews are scheduled to replace a fire hydrant near West C Street and 5th Street on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Crews will begin preparing the work area in advance of the work. The temporary water service interruption begins at approximately 10:00 AM.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority invites the public to attend the Board of Directors Meeting.

Reports Tell the Story Behind Water Service at SGWASA

Haren Construction is scheduled to perform coating work on wastewater manholes in the East Middleton area tonight and tomorrow night. This work is part of ongoing Construction Package 1 improvements and supports the long-term protection, durability, and performance of wastewater infrastructure serving the area.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority joins water professionals and communities across the nation in recognizing Drinking Water Week. This annually observed information week provides an opportunity to explore the essential role safe, reliable drinking water plays in public health, quality of life, emergency readiness, economic development, and everyday community service.

Construction teams reported that the I-85 SSI Project closure near Will Suitt Road has ended, and the road has reopened for normal travel.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority has received a $10,658,880 SWIA funding award from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure. The award will be used for SGWASA’s PFAS mitigation water treatment facility construction project.

In March 2026, SGWASA received notice that the North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority approved $10,658,880 in additional funding assistance for SGWASA’s drinking water projects. The award is expected to include a combination of loan and grant funding administered through the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Infrastructure.

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.