OWASA Examines Compost Alternative To Sludge Spray
The board of directors of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority is considering a different way to dispose of sewage sludge.
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Water Main Leak Shuts Off OWASA Service To South Graham St
Officials from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority are temporarily shutting down service on South Graham Street to repair a water main leak.
Read MoreLane Closures Announced for S. Columbia Street
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority will close two northbound lanes of South Columbia Street near the Carolina Inn and Peabody Hall, starting Friday through September 16.
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12:30p.m. Update: Water Main Breaks At N. Columbia & Carr Sts.
The water main has been repaired, however the road will remain closed a little while longer.
Read MoreOWASA Cleans, Inspects Carrboro Water Tank
The water tank near Hillsborough and Old Fayetteville roads in Carrboro will be inspected and cleaned beginning Thursday, as part of regular maintenance.
Read MoreOrange County in “Abnormally Dry” Period
Orange County is not yet experiencing a drought according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and North Carolina Drought Monitoring Council.
Read MoreOWASA: Ridge Road Traffic Will Continue to Flow During Water Line Work
A plan to close Ridge Road traffic in both lanes between Manning Drive and the Rams Head Parking Deck for a water line replacement project has been canceled, thanks to a contractor who resolved a technical issue.
Read MoreOWASA Wins State Award For Clean Water
The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is being honored by North Carolina for its high quality drinking water.
Read MoreOWASA Reports Untreated Wastewater Spill In Chapel Hill
OWASA officials say Thursday’s strong rains triggered an overflow of untreated wastewater from a manhole near Brigham Road in Chapel Hill.
Read MoreOWASA to Begin Evening Road Work on South Estes Drive
Contractors for Orange Water and Sewer Authority will begin night work to replace underground water pipes on South Estes, Willow, and Conner Drives beginning Monday, May 19.
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