Orange Water and Sewer Authority is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday at the OWASA administration building.

The blood drive is scheduled to be held in the community room at OWASA’s 400 Jones Ferry Road location.

OWASA officials say the summer time can be a difficult time for the American Red Cross as blood donations go down while regular donors postpone giving blood due to vacation plans and other summer activities.

“Hospital patients don’t get a summer holiday from needing blood,” said Krystal Overmyer, communications manager for the Carolinas Blood Services Region. “We invite community members to spend about an hour with us to address this seasonal challenge and help save patient lives.”

Donors must be in general good health, have photo identification, weigh at least 110 pounds and be 17 years old. Prospective donors who are 16 years old can give with parental consent.

The blood drive is scheduled to run from 10 o’clock until 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.

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