OWASA's 2023 Water Quality Report Card is now available in English and Spanish. This report card is our annual update to the community about the quality of our water and drinking water trends we are monitoring locally and nationally.Our talented team of engineers, operators, distribution...
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 Utilities Engineer Andre Miller was accepted into Duke University's Water Innovation Leadership Development (WILD) Program, a curriculum developed by Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment for rising leaders at U.S. water utilities. The program will start in February of 2024 and will focus on...
OWASA has updated our billing software system! This means an updated bill (see below) and account numbers for customers, as well as the ability for OWASA to bill in gallon increments rather than thousand gallon increments. Learn more about what you can expect on your...
Orange County and the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro are seeking dedicated applicants who care about their community and our most precious natural resource to serve on OWASA's Board of Directors. The only qualification needed is a genuine desire to serve the community. Our...
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 March 20,...
Exciting news: Starting early 2024, your OWASA bill is getting a makeover!The new billing system was adopted to help OWASA provide faster customer service and to be more flexible and adaptable to changing needs.What to expect:-Shorter account number: Customers will be assigned a shorter account number...
The OWASA Wastewater Treatment Plant team was honored to host the Central Region Professional Wastewater Committee meeting this quarter. The attendees included representatives from the towns of Hillsborough, Apex, and Cary, as well as folks from Heyward, Inc. and Penco Products, Inc. OWASA’s Wastewater Treatment...
Temperatures are dipping into the 20’s in our area the next few nights and OWASA wants its customers to be aware of the risks posed by frozen water pipes and steps you can take to prevent your pipes from freezing.Water expands when it freezes, putting...