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Wonderful Water: Taking Inventory and Staying Updated

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Deputy Executive Director Monica Dodson about OWASA’s compliance with a 2021 rule requiring an inventory of all of the utility’s drinking water service lines. 

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With OWASA’s Katie Hall and DHHS’s Kennedy Holt

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Public Information Officer Katie Hall and Department of Health and Human Services Toxicologist Kennedy Holt spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. They discussed the third community chat on PFAS hosted by OWASA, which will be Wednesday, October 2 at the Chapel Hill Public Library.

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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With OWASA Planning and Development Manager Kim Nimmer

OWASA Planning and Development Manager Kim Nimmer spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, August 30. She discussed the importance of water conservation during times of drought as well as when there is plenty of water. She discussed conservation methods, discussed some trends in water consumption and the number of customers OWASA serves, and more.

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Wonderful Water: Community Chats and PFAS

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s engineering manager for capital projects, Allison Spinelli.

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Wonderful Water: Hurricane Season Preparedness With OWASA Safety Manager Steve Naylor

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Safety Manager Steve Naylor spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, May 31. He discussed preparedness for Hurricane season, which starts on June 1 and runs through November. He also discussed other safety precautions and preparations made by OWASA, what customers can do, and more.

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Wonderful Water: OWASA’s Director of Community Relations Mary Tiger

Mary Tiger, Director of Community Relations for Orange Water and Sewer Authority spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 26. She discussed the budget process for OWASA, including what gets prioritized. She also discussed a 15% rate increase coming for customers this year. She discussed the implications of that rate increase, financial assistance that is available for customers, and more.

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Wonderful Water: Monica Dodson on New PFAS Standards

OWASA’s Water Supply and Treatment Manager Monica Dodson spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 17. She discussed the new EPA limits on PFAS in drinking water, and what that means for OWASA and OWASA’s customers. She talked about how they currently treat drinking water for PFAS, what steps they will take going forward, and more.

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Wonderful Water: Monica Dodson and Wil Lawson on OWASA’s Water Quality and Wastewater Report Card

Monica Dodson, OWASAS Water Supply and Treatment Manager and Wil Lawson, OWASA’s Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Recycling Manager spoke with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, March 26. They discussed the results of OWASA’s annual report cards for water quality and wastewater. They discussed details of both reports and what that means for OWASA and the community.

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Wonderful Water: with Katie Hall and Jennifer Gill

OWASA’s Katie Hall and Inter-Faith Council’s Jennifer Gill visit 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to promote Thursday’s Care to Share Day.

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