Orange Water and Sewer Authority

06/12/2026

The OWASA Board of Directors held their monthly business meeting on June 11. Updates include:

📌Held public hearing on draft FY27 budget and rate increase. One public comment was received. Board will adopt final budget on June 25.
📌Received presentation and public comment on draft Reimbursement Policy for System Development.
📌Received presentation on draft PFAS Guiding Principles.

Visit www.owasa.org/owasa-board-of-directors-meeting-summary-june-11-2026/ for the full summary.

06/12/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: JUNE 12🚧

June 15-19: Moffat crews will complete pavement restoration in Phase 2 (N. Roberson St.-Mitchell Ln.). Service changeovers in Phase 3 (Mitchell Ln.-Andrews Ln.) will begin pending passing water quality test results.

See maps below for traffic impacts:

06/11/2026

OWASA continues to closely monitor our community's water supply as drought conditions continue in Orange County. Neighboring utilities are entering water use restrictions due to water shortages. OWASA is not yet in a water shortage, but we are approaching water supply levels that will call for the issuance of a Water Shortage Advisory.

Please continue to conserve water and adhere to OWASA's year-round water-use restrictions. Visit www.owasa.org/2026drought/ for more information and helpful resources.

06/10/2026

It's ! OWASA is currently hiring for the following positions:

👷‍♀️Development Services Manager
🤝Director of Human Resources
🧑‍🔬Laboratory Supervisor

Submit an application today to join the OWASA Team:

View Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) job openings, careers, benefits, or express interest in working with us.

06/09/2026

OWASA was happy to provide cold, clean OWASA water at the Chapel Hill Pride Celebration this weekend! 🌈

Our crew had so much fun sharing information, meeting the community and their doggies, and keeping everybody cool and hydrated.

06/08/2026

The OWASA Board of Directors monthly business meeting is Thursday, June 11. Agenda items include:

📌FY 27 Budget & Rate Increase Public Hearing
📌Reimbursement Policy for Water & Sewer Extensions
📌Easement Maintenance Practices Update

Full agenda: www.owasa.org/board-of-directors/.

Board of Directors The Board of Directors adopts our annual budget, approves bond issues to fund capital projects, makes policy decisions, and sets your ra...

06/05/2026

Happy ! 🌎💚

OWASA takes our role as environmental protectors to heart. From our watersheds and lakes to our treated wastewater and downstream neighbors, environmental stewardship is at the forefront of everything we do.

06/05/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: JUNE 5🚧

June 8-12: Moffat crews will be performing pavement restoration work in Phase 2 (N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln.). Businesses will remain open and accessible.

See map below for traffic impacts:

06/04/2026

OWASA's water supply is currently at 80% capacity. No restrictions have been issued at this time, but...

💧70% capacity = water shortage advisory
💧60% capacity = water use restrictions imposed

Conserve and use water wisely. Visit www.owasa.org/2026drought/ for more helpful info.

06/04/2026

This month on Wonderful Water, Deputy Executive Director Stephen Winters spoke with WCHL and Chapelboro.com's Andrew Stuckey about OWASA's public hearing on June 11 on the proposed FY27 budget and rate increase, which will allow investments that maintain drinking water quality and system resiliency.

Visit https://ow.ly/stPL50Z7J1Y to listen to full convo.

This month on “Wonderful Water,” join 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey for a conversation with OWASA Deputy Executive Director Stephen Winters about OWASA's financial past, present and future as a new fiscal year approaches.