13 Dec 18 Graduate OWASA Youth Water Academy
Another group of water-conscious local teens is ready to take their newly acquired water knowledge to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community after completing OWASA’s Youth Water Academy....
News Archive
31 Oct OWASA’s advanced meters now installed, new supporting policies
OWASA’s new advanced meters enable daily monitoring of water consumption, faster leak detection, and greater water conservation by community members.OWASA’s Board of Directors has approved a series of policies to support the operation of these advanced meters, and to empower customers to take advantage of the benefits...
10 Oct The US Water Alliance asks people to imagine a day without water
October 10 is Imagine a Day Without Water. On this day, the US Water Alliance asks people to imagine waking up and not being able to take a shower, drink coffee, or make a meal. On this day, the Alliance asks people to remember the value...
19 Sep Ready to help neighbors following Hurricane Florence
Christian Arvizu-Garcia (L) and Harrison Ray (R) were the first of many OWASA employees to volunteer to support hurricane recovery. They've prepped OWASA's Vac-Truck so it's ready to deploy.OWASA received an alert yesterday from NCWaterWARN (a network of utilities that supports each other in times of disaster) that a town...
11 Sep As the hurricane approaches, don’t be without water
Strong winds and heavy rain are anticipated to reach Carrboro and Chapel Hill as Hurricane Florence makes its way closer to North Carolina this week. Depending on the severity of the hurricane, it is possible that water and wastewater services may be disrupted.Don’t be without...
04 Sep Water testing kits recently mailed to customers are from a private company; OWASA’s water surpasses Federal and State standards
OWASA is receiving reports that customers have received water testing kits in the mail. These kits are from a private company, and its mailers are not affiliated with OWASA.In light of the inquiries, OWASA reassures customers that it continues to surpass all Federal and State...
12 Jul Jody Eimers and Bruce Boehm Appointed to OWASA’s Board of Directors
OWASA is pleased to welcome Jody Eimers and Bruce Boehm to its Board, both of whom recently took the oath of office.Mrs. Eimers, Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in the Office of International Programs, is an Orange County appointee. She brings more...
19 Jun OWASA Budget and Rate Update
2% rate increase to support continued delivery of high quality water and infrastructure improvements; fiscal year 2019 budget adoptedOn June 14th, OWASA's Board of Directors adopted the budget for July 2018 through June 2019. It includes a 2% increase in monthly water and sewer (wastewater) rates starting October...
27 May OWASA’s administrative offices will close on Monday, May 28, 2018 for Memorial Day; University Lake and Cane Creek Reservoir will be open
Employees will be on call for water and sewer emergencies OWASA’s administrative offices at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, will close on Monday, May 28, 2018, for the Memorial Day holiday.OWASA’s lakes will be open for recreation on Monday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM. Over...
03 May OWASA refinances outstanding debt to secure low interest rates
May 2, 2018 - Yesterday, OWASA refunded $20 million of variable rate revenue bonds with fixed rate bonds to take advantage of current market conditions and lock-in favorable interest rates for the duration of the loan repayment.OWASA issued the original variable rate bonds in 2004....