Orange Water and Sewer Authority

Visit www.youtube.com/@orangewaterandsewerauthority to live stream the meeting.

The OWASA Board of Directors will hold their monthly business meeting on Thursday, March 12. Items on the agenda include:

📌Review of Clearwell site alternatives evaluation
📌Final Southern Area sewer planning study
📌PFAS & OWASA biosolids management program update

We had a blast at the Open House this weekend! 🥳

Thank you to all the community members who visited us. We enjoyed meeting you and hope you as much fun as we did and learned lots about your water utility!

Thank you to our friends at Carrboro Fire for being part of the festivities!

Get involved! Make a difference!

@chapelhillgov.bsky.social is accepting applications for the OWASA Board of Directors. All perspectives are welcome. The only qualification for the OWASA Board is an interest and commitment to your community!

Visit ow.ly/GhP050Yq8Hl to apply today!

Sign up to receive weekly project updates from OWASA: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/jZVeVtp.

For more information about this project, visit owasa.org/rosemary/.

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: MARCH 6🚧 Prep begins today for Phase 2 construction on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln, which will begin March 9. Businesses located within active construction area will remain open and accessible. See map below for traffic impacts:

Learn more about how to identify fig buttercup, and other invasive plant species, why it’s a problem, and who to call for help if you see it on OWASA easements or your property: ow.ly/jT7k50YpQPa

OWASA maintains over 120 miles of sewer easements. Easements are an important tool to keeping sewage flowing to the wastewater treatment plant and out of the environment. They can also be a prime habitat for invasive species, including the aggressive fig buttercup pictured below.

Happy #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is currently hiring for the following positions:

📌Utility Technician Apprentice
📌Maintenance Mechanic
📌Laboratory Analyst
📌Development Services Manager

Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to submit your application today!

Master Your Meter and Save with Home Repair Lab and OWASA Director of Community Relations, Mary Tiger, was rescheduled for March 5 at the Drakeford Library!
This workshop will teach you easy ways to save on your water and energy bills. Visit ci.carrboro.nc.us/m/NewsFlash/... to register!

Visit owasa.org/owasa-releas... to view the full report card in English or Spanish.

OWASA’s 2025 Wastewater Report Card is now available! This annual report card is our update to the community about our wastewater treatment process, how we’re meeting and surpassing regulations, and how we’re managing the system to protect public and environmental health.

Visit www.owasa.org/disinfection2026/ for more info.

OWASA's annual drinking water treatment change began March 1 to protect drinking water quality. Throughout March, customers may see OWASA crew members flushing the system by releasing water from fire hydrants to ensure the entire distribution system is disinfected adequately.

Next Friday, March 6, the W. Rosemary Water Main Replacement Project will move to Phase 2. The detours will remain the same, but the area accessible to local traffic only will shift eastward. Please see owasa.org/rosemary for the details.

Happy E-Week! ⚙️🛠️

This week, we recognize Engineers for their innovation, problem-solving, and ability to turn ideas in reality. OWASA's engineers work hard to improve our system and address complex challenges.

Thank you, Engineers, for never backing away from a challenge!

This temporary change to our treatment process is done in accordance with state recommendations and in coordination with other utilities in the region.

Visit owasa.org/disinfection... for more information.

On Sunday, March 1, at 12 AM, OWASA's annual drinking water treatment change will begin and last throughout the month of March. Drinking water will remain safe to drink, but customers may notice a slight change in taste and odor.

There was so much demand to tour our water treatment plant at the Spring Open House, we added an 11:30 a.m. tour to accommodate as many community members as we can!

Visit www.owasa.org/save-the-date-owasa-spring-open-house/ to register for the 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. tours before they fill up!

Sign up to receive weekly project updates from OWASA: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/jZVeVtp.

For more information about this project, visit owasa.org/rosemary/.

W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE (FEB. 20): Water main replacement continues next week on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Roberson St. Businesses in the work area remain open and accessible. N. Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Roberson St. open to local traffic only (see map below).

Visit www.owasa.org/apply-today-.... to learn more about the program and apply today!

T-minus one week until Spring 2026 Youth Water Academy applications close‼️If you know a @chccs.bsky.social high schooler interested in science, engineering, and technology, don't let them miss this opportunity to learn about OWASA's system from our team of experts.

OWASA Awarded $2.2 Million in Grants for Drinking Water Infrastructure - OWASA Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) announced today that it has been awarded $2.2 million in federal grants for critical drinking water infrastructure and PFAS treatment. The funds will be used t...

OWASA was awarded $2.2M in federal grants to improve our drinking water infrastructure. Awarded through @foushee.house.gov's office, these funds will offset the cost of PFAS treatment and a new clearwell for the community’s drinking water. Read more: ow.ly/wJUC50YiptX

The 5th annual @ocncgov.bsky.social Creek Week is March 21-29! OWASA is hosting a tour of our Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 26 from 9:30-11 AM.

Visit ow.ly/ZBnG50YhyiJ to register and learn how our wastewater treatment process protects local streams and downstream communities.

Today OWASA celebrates 49 years of serving the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community. 4️⃣9️⃣🎉

In 1977, OWASA was created for the single purpose of providing high quality water and wastewater services. We proudly continue this tradition of excellence in 2026 and for many years to come.

OWASA Board of Directors Meeting Summary: February 12, 2026 - OWASA On Thursday, February 12, the OWASA Board of Directors held their monthly business meeting. Updates include: Received an update on the Southern Area Sewer Planning Study and will review the final repo...

The OWASA Board of Directors held their monthly business meeting on Feb. 12. Updates include:

📌Received update on Southern Area Sewer Planning Study
📌Provided feedback on Reimbursement Policy for water & sewer extensions

Visit link below for the full summary.

Businesses within the road closure will remain open and accessible.

Sign up to receive weekly project updates from OWASA: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/jZVeVtp.

For more information about this project, visit owasa.org/rosemary/.

Construction to replace the water main on W. Rosemary St. starts next week. Beginning Feb. 16, W. Rosemary St. will close from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Roberson St. Detours at E. Main St. & Church St. will direct thru traffic to W. Franklin St. See map below for traffic impacts:

Visit owasa.org/save-the-dat... to learn more about the Open House and register for a tour. We can't wait to see you!