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Construction on the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project (I-85 SSI) is advancing as crews begin 24-hour tunneling operations associated with the railroad bore, beginning September 14, 2026.

Crews anticipate completing the repair without interrupting water service. However, a temporary service interruption may be necessary for customers in the immediate area identified on the accompanying map. Customers should prepare for this possibility while work is underway.

Repairs to the water main near East C Street and 20th Street have been completed using a 12-inch wraparound repair clamp. Water service remained available throughout the repair, and customers did not experience an interruption.

The I-85 SSI Project is moving into the next sequence of field activity as crews transition from Railroad Avenue toward A Street and prepare for upcoming work near 8th and C streets.

Butner, NC - Water service is temporarily interrupted along the 300 block of 8th Street while crews repair a corporation stop that was snagged during construction activity. Crews are working to complete the repair and restore service as quickly as possible. An update will be provided once water service has been restored.

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors of the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (“SGWASA”), scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm is hereby CANCELLED.

Butner, NC - SGWASA will resume the Unidirectional Flushing Program plans within Creedmoor's Golden Pond community on Tuesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Construction is advancing successfully across the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. The following Two Week Look Ahead covers Construction Packages 1 and 2 from August 31st through September 11th, 2026. Under Construction Package 1, JF Wilkerson crews plan to dechlorinate the new 8-inch waterline and collect a bacteriological sample before proceeding with restoration work. Crews will also advance the 20-inch force main leaving Joe Peed. Upcoming work is expected to incl

Pipeline construction associated with the I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, along 11th Street between West B Street and West C Street. Work is expected to continue for approximately four to six weeks, with access limited to local traffic during active construction.

The I-85 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project continues to advance across several active work areas as crews move forward with pipeline installation, sewer testing and restoration, and microtunneling operations.

Butner, NC - SGWASA’s telecommunications service provider is conducting emergency system maintenance that may temporarily affect automated call routing. During this work, some callers may experience incorrect routing or find that certain menu selections are unavailable. SGWASA recognizes the importance of reliable and timely access to Customer Service. While the provider works to restore normal operations, customers requiring assistance are asked to email customerservice@sgwa

The session also addressed personal water filters—a topic that prompted public comment and Board discussion. As design advances for an advanced water treatment facility intended to reduce PFAS levels and support EPA compliance by 2029, the program explained how in-home filters compare with a long-term, systemwide treatment solution.

August Board Meeting Advances Financial, Infrastructure and Customer Priorities

SGWASA’s Stage 1 voluntary water conservation measures are no longer in effect.

South Granville Water and Sewer Authority continues to advance its long-term response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, through treatment design, pilot testing, permitting coordination, and strategic funding efforts.

Recent rainfall and evolving weather conditions have supported Lake Holt levels rising approximately two feet, which serves as an encouraging improvement for the Granville County community’s water supply.

Due to emergency water main repair work performed by SGWASA utility crews on July 31, 2026, on North Main Street in Creedmoor, NC, affected water customers experienced a temporary loss of pressure within the water distribution system. Based on the laboratory analysis of the water samples collected by SGWASA following the water main break repairs, customers are hereby notified that the System Pressure Advisory is no longer in effect.

Utility crews conducted an emergency water main repair reported near for an 8" water main break on West E Street. SGWASA water customers experienced a period of no pressure in the water distribution system. Due to this event, a water system pressure advisory is in effect until further notice.

SGWASA received a report of a significant water main break in the 400 block of North Main Street in Creedmoor, NC.

The Central Avenue road closure is scheduled to end by close of business today, ahead of the original estimated completion date of August 10th, 2026.