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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

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority will hold its Annual Employee Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 12:00 pm. This annual event provides an opportunity for SGWASA to recognize employees for their service, commitment, and continued support of essential water and sewer operations.

During this work period, residents may see technicians opening and closing water system valves, operating fire hydrants, and conducting minor water flushing in the area. These activities are part of routine system maintenance and preparation for the upcoming unidirectional flushing program planned for the Golden Pond subdivision, in Creedmoor, NC.

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.