The Cane Creek Reservoir and University Lake are closed to recreation due to expected flooding and high wind in the next several days.OWASA said Thursday that closing the lakes is necessary because the lakes will likely be unsafe for boating and fishing and because the...
OWASA’s offices at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, will close on Monday, September 7, 2015, for the Labor Day holiday.University Lake and the Cane Creek Reservoir will be open for recreation from 6:30 AM to 6 PM on Labor Day and with the normal schedule...
A contractor working for OWASA plans to close part of the center turn lane on East Rosemary Street from 8 PM tonight (Tuesday, May 26) to 6 AM Wednesday, May 27 as shown on the map below. This news release is an update of information...
On Monday, May 11, between 9 AM and 4 PM, short sections of travel lanes on Smith Level Road and Booth Road will be closed due to sewer renewal work by an OWASA contractor. The work schedule is subject to change due to weather and...
A contractor working for OWASA plans to repair a sewer on West Main Street between James and Simpson Streets from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The work schedule is subject to change due to weather and other...
Raleigh Road east of Country Club Road (Monday and Tuesday)On Monday, April 27, a contractor working for OWASA will close the outer westbound lane of Raleigh Road between 9 AM and 4 PM to reline a sanitary sewer. On Tuesday, April 28, the contractor...
Donors are needed in the blood drive at OWASA on Thursday, April 23 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The drive will be in the Community Room on the lower floor of OWASA’s Administration Building, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro. For a map showing OWASA’s...
OWASA has resumed the use of a compound of chlorine and ammonia (“chloramines”) to disinfect drinking water.With the use of chloramines, there should be minimal or no chlorine taste and odor noticeable in OWASA’s water.OWASA uses only chlorine for disinfection in March each year to...
On Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10, one of the two northbound lanes of Smith Level Road will be closed due a sewer repair by an OWASA contractor. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Smith Level.Flaggers will direct traffic in the repair area. They...
OWASA’s offices at 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, will close on Friday, April 3, for the Good Friday holiday.OWASA’s lakes will also close for the holiday as in the past, butUniversity Lake will be open Saturday and Sunday from 6:30 AM to 6 PM...