Our first PFAS Community Chat is now available on our YouTube channel! OWASA hosted our first in a series of community chats about PFAS last week at the Chapel Hill Public Library. The event connected local environmental law, regulatory, and utility finance experts, with community...
Orange Water and Sewer Authority Contact: Katie Hall (919) 527-4236 khall@owasa.org For Immediate ReleaseJones Ferry Road Boil Water Advisory Lifted; Road Repairs Complete June 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. The boil water advisory in effect for 47 customers following water line repairs on Jones Ferry Road Thursday and Friday has been...
According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, 100% of Orange County is experiencing a moderate drought. Currently, OWASA's reservoirs are 95% full, with enough water to last 548 days with no further rainfall. OWASA always encourages our customers to use water wisely. Visit Water...
The Atlantic Hurricane season has begun and will last until November 30, 2024. There is an 85% chance of above normal Hurricane activity this year and OWASA wants all customers to be prepared in the event of severe weather. Listen to OWASA Safety Manager Steve...
On June 13, 2024, the OWASA Board of Directors met to vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and proposed 15% rate increase for water and sewer services. The budget and rate increase were approved by the Board. The rate increase will go into effect...
On May 9, 2024, the OWASA Board of Directors held a public hearing on the draft Fiscal Year 2025 budget and proposed 15% rate increase for water and sewer services. No public comments we're received at the meeting. The Board is scheduled to vote on...
On April 10, the U.S. EPA issued the the first national enforceable drinking water standard for six per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This is the finalization of regulations that were proposed in March 2023. OWASA's work to meet these regulations is already underway, including increased monitoring,...
Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors has delegated authority to declare personal property items as surplus to the needs of OWASA to the Executive Director. The Executive Director has declared certain personal property surplus and has authorized disposal by electronic auction.From April 29,...
On April 11, 2024, the OWASA Board of Directors met to discuss and vote on several important issues, including the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the expansion of Water and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary Agreement (WASMPBA).The Board received and discussed budget alternatives for...
OWASA's 2023 Wastewater Report Card is now available in English and Spanish. This annual report card is our update to the community about our wastewater treatment and operational processes. This year, as in previous years, OWASA met or surpassed all state and federal regulations for...