Public Hearing Announcement:The OWASA Board of Directors invites community feedback on a proposed budget and rate increase for Fiscal Year 2025 at an upcoming public hearing. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, May 9 in the OWASA Community Room at 400 Jones Ferry...
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,...
OWASA is once again partnering with the American Red Cross and hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Community Room at 400 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro.To schedule an appointment,...
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...
Beginning at 12 a.m. April 1, 2024, OWASA ended the temporary alteration of its drinking water treatment process. We will switch from using chlorine to disinfect our water, back to using chloramines, a combination of ammonia and chlorine, as usual. This will not impact drinking...
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,...
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...
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...