OWASA Protected From N. Chatham Water Woes
In Orange County, OWASA Board of Directors Chair, Alan Rimer says there are processes in place to protect from an event that would force a boil order like Chatham County experienced Wednesday.
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Carrboro BoA Preview: Land Use Ordinance Gets Another Look
Posted by Staff | Feb 24, 2014 | Local Government
The Feb. 15 meeting of the Carrboro Board of Aldermen will be taken up, mostly, by discussion of proposed additions to the town’s Land Use Ordinance.
Read MoreThis Week In Orange County! (Weather Permitting.)
Posted by Aaron Keck | Feb 11, 2014 | News Around Town
This week in OC: sirens, OWASA plans, pets, agriculture, “Steel Magnolias” and “Vagina Monologues.”
Read MoreTips To Prevent Pipes From Freezing
“Our recommendation is to let water drip from the highest faucet or spicket in a house,” Feller says.
Read MoreFlood Insurance Study; OWASA Blood Drive; Non-Profit Funding
Posted by Staff | Dec 11, 2013 | News Around Town
A new Orange County Flood Insurance Study will be held in meeting room A at the Chapel Hill Public Library from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 18.
Read MoreOWASA Maintains Water Rates For Two Years
In the past couple years our community owned water treatment facility, OWASA, has received several awards and kept water rates the same.
Read MoreUnderstanding “Obamacare”; Halloween Carnival; Blood Drive
Posted by Staff | Oct 26, 2013 | News Around Town
“Understanding the Affordable Care Act” session Monday; pumpkin carving contest Halloween in Carrboro; OWASA Halloween blood drive.
Read MoreFarmers’ Market Fall Hours; OWASA GM; Late Night
Posted by Staff | Oct 25, 2013 | News Around Town
The fun won’t end at the Farmer’s Market in the fall, but the hours will change.
Read MoreStudies On Diabetes and Autism; OWASA Fixes Pipe
Posted by Staff | Jul 17, 2013 | News Around Town
CHAPEL HILL – A study by the Gillings School of Global Public Health at UNC found that diets rich in amino and omega-3 fatty acids help young people with Type One diabetes. It helps them continue producing insulin for up...
Read MoreEPA Investigation Could Halt Rogers Rd Remediation
Posted by Staff | Jul 16, 2013 | Local Government
Remediation for Rogers Road may be grinding to a halt as the EPA investigates claims that the county’s planning department engaged in racial discrimination.
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