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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: OCT 2🚧 Oct.5-9: Water service line installations, water main pressure testing, water quality testing, and asphalt installation within Phase 6 (Pritchard Ave. to N. Columbia St.) See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The rate increase for OWASA customers for water and sewer services went into effect today. The rate increase was approved as part of OWASA's annual budget to ensure we can continue delivering high-quality service and improve our infrastructure to support the growing community for years to come.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay! ☕🤎 Here at OWASA we sure do love our coffee! It helps fuel our creative brainstorming sessions and our 24/7 operations, which provide the clean water necessary for your favorite brew. Next time you take a sip of your coffee, remember - no water, no coffee!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tomorrow is the day @uncchapelhill.bsky.social‼️ 🐏 💙 OWASA is hosting a community chat tomorrow on UNC's campus for students, faculty, and staff about our PFAS Guiding Principles. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from OWASA staff and provide your feedback to guide OWASA's PFAS decision-making.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Do you have a genuine desire to serve people? Do you want to help govern and manage our most precious natural resource? Apply to join OWASA's Board of Directors! We have 2 vacancies on our Board and are seeking dedicated and diverse individuals to join. Submit your application today:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Visit owasa.org/water for more info about how you can help protect our source waters. #ProtectTheSource

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week we celebrate #SourceWaterProtectionWeek! Here in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, our drinking water begins at Cane Creek Reservoir and University Lake. Protecting this water before it reaches the treatment plant is an essential part of providing high-quality drinking water to our community.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Visit owasa.org/pfas-playbook for more info. We hope to see you there!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

OWASA is hosting a community discussion with UNC Students about our PFAS Guiding Principles next week. Join us and you can: 🧠 Learn more about OWASA’s approach to PFAS 🗣️ Share your feedback and perspectives 💧 Help inform future decision-making and investments related to PFAS

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: SEPT 25🚧 Sept. 28-Oct. 2: Water main installation within Phase 6 (Pritchard Ave. to N. Columbia St.) See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This month on Wonderful Water, Todd Taylor and Mary Tiger spoke with 97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com about OWASA's PFAS Guiding Principles, which we are seeking feedback from the community on to help guide our decision-making and investments. Listen to the full convo: ow.ly/5O7F50ZQkSK

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Happy #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is currently hiring for the following positions: 🧑‍💻Information Technology Infrastructure Administrator (closes in 1 week) 👷‍♂️Utility Technician III (closes in 2 weeks) Submit an application today & learn more about working at OWASA: owasa.attract.neogov.com

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy First Day of Fall!!🍂 It won't be long now before the leave start turning and our lakes start looking like this! 😍Don't miss the chance to visit Cane Creek or University Lake before the season ends on October 31: owasa.org/recreation.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The OWASA Team had so much fun at Open Chapel Hill Day this weekend!! 💚🩵💛 Thank you to all who stopped by to learn about their water and sewer utility and see some awesome lab demos from one of our talented analysts! Thank you, Town of Chapel Hill, for having us!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🚧UPDATED SCHEDULE: W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: SEPT 18🚧 Sept. 21-22: Resume Phase 3 work (Mitchell Ln-Andrews Ln) Sept. 23: Phase 3 paving Sept. 24-25: Resume Phase 4 work (Andrews Ln-Church St) See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Open Chapel Hill Days begins tomorrow!!💚🩵💛 Come visit with OWASA and Town of Chapel Hill staff to learn about your local government and the services we offer to the community. 📅Sat. September 19, 10-1 PM 📍Town of Chapel Hill Public Works We hope to see you there!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On Oct 1, OWASA's 4% rate increase for water and sewer services will go into effect. Costs are increasing to continue delivering the top-notch service you rely on. We're investing in our system to ensure drinking water reliability, safety, and environmental protection.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

UNC Students: Your feedback is needed! PFAS is showing up in nearly every aspect of managing our community's water: reservoirs, drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids. That's why we're developing a PFAS Playbook to guide our decision-making.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: SEPT 11🚧 Sept. 14: Church St. (south) temp water main connection Sept. 15: Phase 2 temp water main trench backfill Sept. 16: The Fountains temp water main connection Sept. 17-18: Phase 2 permanent asphalt install See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The OWASA Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on September 10. Updates include: 📌Reviewed and discussed the potential purchase of 112 Glosson Circle 📌Adopted the Reimbursement Policy for Water and Sewer Extensions Read the full summary: ow.ly/nHCi50ZMBpS

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) may go down the drain easily, but they harden in sewer pipes causing expensive blockages and breaks. Help protect our infrastructure and environment: 🗑️Scrape food scraps and grease into the trash 🫙Collect cooking oil and grease in a container

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Visit owasa.org/pfas-playbook for more info. We hope to see you there!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

PFAS is showing up in nearly every aspect of managing our community's water: reservoirs, drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids. We're developing a PFAS Playbook to guide our decision-making and investments related to PFAS and we want your feedback!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The OWASA Board of Directors will hold their monthly business meeting on Sept. 10. Items on the agenda include: 📌Review draft Developer Reimbursement Policy 📌Review Galvanized Service Line Replacement construction contract Visit owasa.org/board-of-directors to view the full agenda.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

OWASA offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 8 AM. Cane Creek and University Lake will be open! Spend Labor Day at our lakes fishing, kayaking, and soaking up the sunshine. 😎

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: SEPT 4🚧 Sept. 8: 140 W. Franklin St. temp water main connection (4-6 hr water outage) Sept.9-10: The Warehouse & The Fountains temp water main connection (4-6 hr water outage) Sept. 11: Prep work at W. Rosemary/Church St. intersection See map below for traffic impacts:

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97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

“If you calculate how much reclaimed water we’ve sent back to UNC to date, it’s roughly four billion gallons, which is enough to fill up Cane Creek, University Lake, and the Quarry Reservoir for OWASA.”

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How OWASA's Reclaimed Water System Extends the Lifespan of Local Water Sources - Chapelboro.com

Built 17 years ago to improve the community’s drinking water resilience, it has saved the county billions of gallons of drinking water.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Happy #GlobalTalentAcquisitionDay! At OWASA, behind every drop of safe, reliable water is a team of talented people. Today, we celebrate our dedicated team, including those who find, champion, and welcome the talent that keeps the water flowing 24/7, 365 days a year. 💧

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The gas line that was damaged on West Rosemary Street this morning has been repaired. Thanks for your patience today with the increased activity in the area.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Contractors replacing the water main on West Rosemary Street accidentally struck a gas line around 9:50 a.m. while working this morning. The gas leak has been capped and repairs to the gas line are underway. The gas line is expected to be back in service in about four hours.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

OWASA attended the Sustainability Social @uncchapelhill.bsky.social week! We had a blast chatting with students and professors and sharing water conservation tips for saving water on campus. Thank you, Sustainable Carolina for having us!💧🩵

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: AUG 28🚧 Aug. 31: Temp water main removal b/w N. Merritt Mill Rd. & N. Graham St. Sept. 1-3: Paving restoration b/t N. Merritt Mill Rd. & Andrews Ln. Aug. 27-28: Paving restoration b/w Mitchell Ln. & Andrews Ln. See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

UNC Students: We want to hear from you! 🩵🩵 Join us for a community chat about OWASA's PFAS Guiding Principles. Your feedback and input can help guide our future decision making and investments related to PFAS. Visit owasa.org/pfas-playbook for more info. We hope to see you there!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

OWASA is still hiring for the following positions! 📌Laboratory Supervisor (closes in 4 days) 📌Planning and Development Manager (closes in 4 days) Don't miss this opportunity to join the OWASA Team! Click the link below to apply today. #WorkingWednesday

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

OWASA's PFAS Playbook: We want to hear from you! You're invited to a community chat about OWASA's PFAS Guiding Principles. Your feedback and input can help guide our decision-making and investments related to PFAS. Visit owasa.org/pfas-playbook for more info. We hope to see you there!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

OWASA is so excited to be attending the UNC Sustainability Social this Thursday, August 27! Come hang out with us to learn about water conservation, and over 30 other environmental/sustainability groups. See you there! 🩵🐏

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

NC State University and @uncchapelhill.bsky.social are conducting a study to learn more about how households respond to water restrictions during drought. Take this 10-min survey and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $75 gift card: ow.ly/nBUc50ZCuGK.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: AUG 21🚧 Aug. 24-25: Valve insertion at Church St/Rosemary intersection Aug. 26: Rosemary/Columbia St. intersection work Aug. 27-28: Temp water main removal from N. Graham St. to Andrews Ln. See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Drought conditions have improved in Orange County, but temperatures remain high and we all should conserve water where we can: 💧Take short showers 💧Check for leaks 💧Adhere to year-round restrictions Visit owasa.org/2026drought/ for more helpful tips. #BeAHero #SaveWater

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Listen to the full convo: ow.ly/o7Hu50ZBuBk

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This month on Wonderful Water, OWASA Director of Wastewater Management Wil Lawson & @sustainable-unc.bsky.social Analyst Melanie Elliott spoke with @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social about OWASA's reclaimed water system, which has been saving our community water for 17 years.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Happy #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is currently hiring for the following positions: 👨‍🔬Laboratory Supervisor (closes in 1 week) 👷‍♀️Planning & Development Manager (closes in 1 week) Submit your application today at: owasa.attract.neogov.com

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Safety Steve and Cole are here to remind you to only flush the Three Ps! - Pee, Poo, and Paper!🚽 Despite the ads, flushable wipes are not good for your pipes or our community's sewer system. They can cause clogs that lead to leaks and expensive repairs.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A summary of the Aug 13 OWASA Board of Directors meeting is now available. Updates include: 📌Galvanized Service Line Replacement Project contract award moved to Sept. 10 meeting 📌Reviewed and discussed Financial Management Policy See the full summary here: ow.ly/ucNG50ZzWTK

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🚧W. ROSEMARY ST. UPDATE: AUG 14🚧 Aug. 17-21: Phase 3 water service connections (Mitchell Ln-Andrews Ln). Affected customers will experience water service outages that will be coordinated with them directly. See map below for traffic impacts:

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Applications for the 2027 cohort open later this year!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! At OWASA, we’re proud to inspire the next generation of water champions, stewards and conservationists through Youth Water Academy. Participating youth learn all about OWASA's operations from our treatment plants and labs to Board and staff roles.

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

It's another #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is currently hiring for the following positions: 📌Backflow & Cross Connection Coordinator 📌Laboratory Supervisor 📌Planning & Development Manager 📌Project Manager Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to submit an application today!

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hurricane Season is still in full swing, and although we've had a below-normal season, OWASA still wants customers to be prepared: 💧Store enough water for everyone in your family 💧Keep your water meter easily accessible 💧Sign up for OC Alerts: orangecountync.gov/OCAlerts

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Orange Water and Sewer Authority @owasa-nc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The OWASA Board of Directors will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday, August 13. Items on the agenda include: 📌Galvanized Service Line Replacement Construction Contract Award 📌Financial Management Policy Review Visit owasa.org/board-of-directors for full agenda and livestream link.

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