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At SGWASA, we care deeply about the confidence of our customers in SGWASA services. Our regular maintenance plan is positioned to support residents with backflow prevention, a measure that helps keep water moving in the right direction throughout your home.

The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority is advancing a critical improvement with the Filter Media Replacement Project. This work...

The recent SGWASA Board meeting opened with the administration of the Oath of Office for Granville County Commissioner Russ May, who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Tim Karan. The Board welcomed Commissioner May as he steps into this role, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a distinguished record of service to both his country and community.

SGWASA hosted the fifth monthly progress meeting for the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement (Construction Package 1). The session brought together project partners, contractors, engineers, and agency representatives to review construction progress, safety measures, and scheduling updates.

The SGWASA Digest crossword puzzle featured in the August 22nd edition, featured clues drawn directly from SGWASA projects. Subjects spanned from PFAS treatment efforts to infrastructure upgrades and essential water terms, blending fun with information surrounding water, sewer, and environmental initiatives.

SGWASA utility crews have scheduled repair work for Friday, September 19, 2025 to address a broken valve that requires immediate attention. The planned maintenance will take place along East D Street from 18th Street to 24th Street and within the 300 Block of 22nd Street.

SGWASA utility crews are actively responding to several repairs across the service area.

The SGWASA Finance Committee held discussions on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Butner Town Hall. The meeting, chaired by Town of Butner Councilperson Vicky Daniels, brought together Finance Committee members, SGWASA leadership, and supporting staff to review critical funding, debt, and project finance matters.

The City of Creedmoor recently engaged Pace Labs to conduct random water sampling across the SGWASA/City of Creedmoor service area. The initial focus was on evaluating Disinfection By-Products (DBPs), which are chemical compounds formed when disinfectants like chlorine or chloramine react with natural organic matter in water.

At SGWASA, public safety, and reliable service go hand in hand. One important process that helps us ensure both, is fire flow testing; also known as hydrant flow testing.

The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) Board of Directors will hold its next General Meeting on Tuesday, September 9th,...

SGWASA is committed to meeting new PFAS standards and addressing community concerns. The South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (SGWASA) wants to reassure customers that your drinking water meets all current state and federal safety standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

Utility crews are on site responding to a water main leak on East F Street in Butner, NC. To complete necessary repairs, water service has been temporarily disconnected. This interruption will affect customers located within the Edgewood Building at Murdoch Developmental Center, a state-operated healthcare facility. Our teams are working diligently to complete repairs and restore service as quickly and safely as possible.

Owning or managing a home can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when unexpected challenges arise. Few things are more frustrating than opening a water bill only to find it higher than expected because of a hidden leak. These situations can place real stress on families and property owners alike.

Labor Day is a time to honor the dedication and hard work of employees across the nation. SGWASA is proud to recognize the commitment of our staff, whose efforts ensure safe, reliable water and sewer services for our community every day.

Emergency repairs caused SGWASA water customers to experience a period of no pressure in the water distribution system from the repair.

Update 1:11 PM Repairs on a broken water main impacting West D & 9th Streets in Butner, NC have been successfully completed with no...

The newest edition of the SGWASA Digest is available for download. This publication is dedicated to informing our community of the critical initiatives, infrastructure investments, and environmental stewardship efforts shaping the future of water and sewer services in southern Granville County.

Our hearts are with those impacted by Hurricane Erin. Recovery efforts are beginning in some places and continue for others. Many in our community are looking for ways to help. Connect with the Red Cross, Salvation Army, or local outreach organizations. Every effort helps.

Water quality testing samples will be collected following the completion of the repairs. The water quality tests are performed to affirm the quality of the drinking water in the affected area.  The tests require a minimum of 24 hours for processing to receive accurate results.  Test results will be made available to SGWASA customers upon receipt.