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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Aug 30, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Wonderful Water

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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On Air Today: Wonderful Water With Allison Spinelli, OWASA Engineering Manager for Capital Projects

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 29, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

Orange Water and Sewer Authority’s Engineering Manager for Capital Projects Allison Spinelli spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 29. She discussed how OWASA will be treating drinking water for PFAS, and talked about the next community chat on PFAS. That chat will be happening at Lanza Cafe in Carrboro on Tuesday, July 30.

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OWASA Granted $3.25 Million in State Funds to Replace Water Service Lines

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 17, 2024 | Health, Local Government, State

The Orange Water and Sewer Authority is set to receive substantial funding from North Carolina to inspect and replace older water lines.

OWASA Continues Water Line Repairs, Expects Jones Ferry Road Remain Closed into Next Week

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 28, 2024 | Local Government, Traffic

Repairs to a water main break along Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro are poised to stretch into the weekend, according to OWASA.

On Air Today: OWASA Deputy Executive Director Stephen Winters and Public Information Officer Katie Hall

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 26, 2024 | On Air Today (PM)

OWASA Deputy Executive Director Stephen Winters and Public Information Officer Katie Hall spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, June 26. They discussed the first of a series of community chats about PFAS and what OWASA’s steps are toward safeguarding our water.

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 31, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored, Town Square, Wonderful Water

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 26, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored, Town Square, Wonderful Water

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 18, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Town Square, Wonderful Water

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

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 26, 2024 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored, Town Square, Wonderful Water

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.