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The repair of the broken water main on W. Rosemary St. was completed last night shortly before 7 p.m. and water service was restored. The boil water advisory was lifted today for the affected customers.
December 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The repair of the broken water main on W. Rosemary St. was completed last night shortly before 7 p.m. and water service was restored. The boil water advisory was lifted today for the affected customers.
Happy #NationalUglyChristmasSweaterDay! 🎄
OWASA's Community Relations Team celebrated the holidays together with a delicious potluck, Christmas karaoke, and our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters (although, we think they're pretty cute!)
OWASA's Community Relations Team celebrated the holidays together with a delicious potluck, Christmas karaoke, and our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters (although, we think they're pretty cute!)
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Happy #NationalUglyChristmasSweaterDay! 🎄
OWASA's Community Relations Team celebrated the holidays together with a delicious potluck, Christmas karaoke, and our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters (although, we think they're pretty cute!)
OWASA's Community Relations Team celebrated the holidays together with a delicious potluck, Christmas karaoke, and our favorite ugly Christmas sweaters (although, we think they're pretty cute!)
There will be no work on the W. Rosemary St. Project next week Dec. 22-26 in observance of the holidays. Construction will resume Dec. 29-31 with no work Jan 1-2. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 29-31: Single-lane closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 29-31: Single-lane closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There will be no work on the W. Rosemary St. Project next week Dec. 22-26 in observance of the holidays. Construction will resume Dec. 29-31 with no work Jan 1-2. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 29-31: Single-lane closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 29-31: Single-lane closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
We challenged our Director of Distribution and Collection to identify his team members just by their voice! We think he did a pretty good job! What do you think?? #HeyBoss #VoiceChallenge
December 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We challenged our Director of Distribution and Collection to identify his team members just by their voice! We think he did a pretty good job! What do you think?? #HeyBoss #VoiceChallenge
Gift your neighbors some peace of mind this holiday season by donating to Care to Share! 💙🚰
Every little bit helps your neighbors cover their water bill in times of need. OWASA customers can contribute through their bill or make a one-time donation at owasa.org/help-my-neig....
Every little bit helps your neighbors cover their water bill in times of need. OWASA customers can contribute through their bill or make a one-time donation at owasa.org/help-my-neig....
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gift your neighbors some peace of mind this holiday season by donating to Care to Share! 💙🚰
Every little bit helps your neighbors cover their water bill in times of need. OWASA customers can contribute through their bill or make a one-time donation at owasa.org/help-my-neig....
Every little bit helps your neighbors cover their water bill in times of need. OWASA customers can contribute through their bill or make a one-time donation at owasa.org/help-my-neig....
Moffat crews will begin installing temporary water service lines and temporary fire hydrants on W. Rosemary St. next week Dec. 15-18. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 15-18: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 15-18: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Moffat crews will begin installing temporary water service lines and temporary fire hydrants on W. Rosemary St. next week Dec. 15-18. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 15-18: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 15-18: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to Andrews Ln.
Calling all @chccs.bsky.social students! 🗣️
It's time to apply for OWASA's Spring 2026 Youth Water Academy! During this five-week program, you'll learn from our team of experts about how water and wastewater are treated, and how the system is managed and governed.
It's time to apply for OWASA's Spring 2026 Youth Water Academy! During this five-week program, you'll learn from our team of experts about how water and wastewater are treated, and how the system is managed and governed.
December 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Calling all @chccs.bsky.social students! 🗣️
It's time to apply for OWASA's Spring 2026 Youth Water Academy! During this five-week program, you'll learn from our team of experts about how water and wastewater are treated, and how the system is managed and governed.
It's time to apply for OWASA's Spring 2026 Youth Water Academy! During this five-week program, you'll learn from our team of experts about how water and wastewater are treated, and how the system is managed and governed.
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week Dec. 8-11. There will be no work on Dec. 12. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 8-11: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 8-11: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Andrews Ln.
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week Dec. 8-11. There will be no work on Dec. 12. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 8-11: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Andrews Ln.
🚧Dec. 8-11: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Andrews Ln.
Happy #WildlifeConservationDay! 🌳🏞️
One of OWASA's most important missions is to be responsible environmental stewards, a goal we strive toward through forest management. We manage land in our watersheds to protect water quality and improve native wildlife habitats.
One of OWASA's most important missions is to be responsible environmental stewards, a goal we strive toward through forest management. We manage land in our watersheds to protect water quality and improve native wildlife habitats.
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy #WildlifeConservationDay! 🌳🏞️
One of OWASA's most important missions is to be responsible environmental stewards, a goal we strive toward through forest management. We manage land in our watersheds to protect water quality and improve native wildlife habitats.
One of OWASA's most important missions is to be responsible environmental stewards, a goal we strive toward through forest management. We manage land in our watersheds to protect water quality and improve native wildlife habitats.
The Dec edition of OWASA Current - a new way to stay informed about OWASA - is now available! This edition included info about:
💧W. Rosemary Water Main Replacement Project
💧Proper disposal of FOGs
💧Updating your OWASA contact info
💧Donating to Care to Share
💧W. Rosemary Water Main Replacement Project
💧Proper disposal of FOGs
💧Updating your OWASA contact info
💧Donating to Care to Share
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Dec edition of OWASA Current - a new way to stay informed about OWASA - is now available! This edition included info about:
💧W. Rosemary Water Main Replacement Project
💧Proper disposal of FOGs
💧Updating your OWASA contact info
💧Donating to Care to Share
💧W. Rosemary Water Main Replacement Project
💧Proper disposal of FOGs
💧Updating your OWASA contact info
💧Donating to Care to Share
This #GivingTuesday, OWASA encourages you to give the gift of clean drinking water by donating to Care to Share. 🩵❤️
Care to Share provides financial assistance to those struggling to pay their water bill. Even a small donation can make a big difference for a family in need.
Care to Share provides financial assistance to those struggling to pay their water bill. Even a small donation can make a big difference for a family in need.
December 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This #GivingTuesday, OWASA encourages you to give the gift of clean drinking water by donating to Care to Share. 🩵❤️
Care to Share provides financial assistance to those struggling to pay their water bill. Even a small donation can make a big difference for a family in need.
Care to Share provides financial assistance to those struggling to pay their water bill. Even a small donation can make a big difference for a family in need.
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week Dec. 1-5. There will be no work on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 due to Thanksgiving. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 1-5: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln.
🚧Dec. 1-5: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln.
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week Dec. 1-5. There will be no work on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 due to Thanksgiving. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Dec. 1-5: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln.
🚧Dec. 1-5: Single-lane road closure on W. Rosemary St. from N. Roberson St. to Mitchell Ln.
As you prep for Thanksgiving, OWASA reminds you to dispose of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) properly, not down the drain. FOG's can harden in our community's sewer pipes, causing blockages and costly repairs. Save your leftover FOGs for future use or dispose of them in the trash.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
As you prep for Thanksgiving, OWASA reminds you to dispose of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) properly, not down the drain. FOG's can harden in our community's sewer pipes, causing blockages and costly repairs. Save your leftover FOGs for future use or dispose of them in the trash.
Installation of the temp water main on W. Rosemary St. continues next week. No work on Nov. 27 & Nov. 28. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Nov. 24-25: Single-lane closure on beginning at N. Graham St.
🚧Nov. 26: Single-lane closures on N. Merritt Mill Rd, N. Graham St, & N. Roberson St.
🚧Nov. 24-25: Single-lane closure on beginning at N. Graham St.
🚧Nov. 26: Single-lane closures on N. Merritt Mill Rd, N. Graham St, & N. Roberson St.
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Installation of the temp water main on W. Rosemary St. continues next week. No work on Nov. 27 & Nov. 28. Traffic impacts include:
🚧Nov. 24-25: Single-lane closure on beginning at N. Graham St.
🚧Nov. 26: Single-lane closures on N. Merritt Mill Rd, N. Graham St, & N. Roberson St.
🚧Nov. 24-25: Single-lane closure on beginning at N. Graham St.
🚧Nov. 26: Single-lane closures on N. Merritt Mill Rd, N. Graham St, & N. Roberson St.
Happy Care to Share Day! 💙
This week, @carrboronc.bsky.social and Chapel Hill proclaimed Nov 20 Care to Share Day. On this day, we recognize that access to clean drinking water is a human right, and that we should all do what we can to help those in need keep the tap running.
This week, @carrboronc.bsky.social and Chapel Hill proclaimed Nov 20 Care to Share Day. On this day, we recognize that access to clean drinking water is a human right, and that we should all do what we can to help those in need keep the tap running.
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Happy Care to Share Day! 💙
This week, @carrboronc.bsky.social and Chapel Hill proclaimed Nov 20 Care to Share Day. On this day, we recognize that access to clean drinking water is a human right, and that we should all do what we can to help those in need keep the tap running.
This week, @carrboronc.bsky.social and Chapel Hill proclaimed Nov 20 Care to Share Day. On this day, we recognize that access to clean drinking water is a human right, and that we should all do what we can to help those in need keep the tap running.
Thanks for voting us a 2025 Nextdoor Fave!
OWASA is thrilled that our neighbors on Nextdoor find our posts informative and impactful. In fact, Nextdoor is one of our fave ways to engage with the community! 😄
Follow us on Nextdoor to stay connected: nextdoor.com/pages/orange...
OWASA is thrilled that our neighbors on Nextdoor find our posts informative and impactful. In fact, Nextdoor is one of our fave ways to engage with the community! 😄
Follow us on Nextdoor to stay connected: nextdoor.com/pages/orange...
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Thanks for voting us a 2025 Nextdoor Fave!
OWASA is thrilled that our neighbors on Nextdoor find our posts informative and impactful. In fact, Nextdoor is one of our fave ways to engage with the community! 😄
Follow us on Nextdoor to stay connected: nextdoor.com/pages/orange...
OWASA is thrilled that our neighbors on Nextdoor find our posts informative and impactful. In fact, Nextdoor is one of our fave ways to engage with the community! 😄
Follow us on Nextdoor to stay connected: nextdoor.com/pages/orange...
Happy #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is hiring for a Part-Time Admin Assistant in our Water Resources Department.📝
This position will provide support by reviewing invoices and purchase orders, helping plan meetings and events, and more.
Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to apply today!
This position will provide support by reviewing invoices and purchase orders, helping plan meetings and events, and more.
Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to apply today!
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Happy #WorkingWednesday! OWASA is hiring for a Part-Time Admin Assistant in our Water Resources Department.📝
This position will provide support by reviewing invoices and purchase orders, helping plan meetings and events, and more.
Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to apply today!
This position will provide support by reviewing invoices and purchase orders, helping plan meetings and events, and more.
Visit owasa.attract.neogov.com to apply today!
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week. On Nov. 16, a planned water outage will occur beginning at 3 p.m. Affected customers were notified in advance of this water outage. See map below for traffic impacts:
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. will continue next week. On Nov. 16, a planned water outage will occur beginning at 3 p.m. Affected customers were notified in advance of this water outage. See map below for traffic impacts:
Care to Share Day is one week away! 💙
In the spirit of the holiday season, donate what you can to Care to Share, OWASA's water bill assistance program. Together, we can ensure no one in our community is without clean water.
Visit www.owasa.org/help-my-neighbor-care-to-share/ to donate today!
In the spirit of the holiday season, donate what you can to Care to Share, OWASA's water bill assistance program. Together, we can ensure no one in our community is without clean water.
Visit www.owasa.org/help-my-neighbor-care-to-share/ to donate today!
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Care to Share Day is one week away! 💙
In the spirit of the holiday season, donate what you can to Care to Share, OWASA's water bill assistance program. Together, we can ensure no one in our community is without clean water.
Visit www.owasa.org/help-my-neighbor-care-to-share/ to donate today!
In the spirit of the holiday season, donate what you can to Care to Share, OWASA's water bill assistance program. Together, we can ensure no one in our community is without clean water.
Visit www.owasa.org/help-my-neighbor-care-to-share/ to donate today!
For #VeteransDay, OWASA honored current and retired team members who have served in the armed forces. We thank them for their sacrifice and service to our country!
#ThankYouVeterans #HonoringService
#ThankYouVeterans #HonoringService
November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
For #VeteransDay, OWASA honored current and retired team members who have served in the armed forces. We thank them for their sacrifice and service to our country!
#ThankYouVeterans #HonoringService
#ThankYouVeterans #HonoringService
OWASA Team Members shared their professional experiences and impactful stories at the NC One Water Conference last week.
Sharing our experiences is how we help other utilities learn, just as we learn from them, which is imperative during this time of great change in our industry.
Sharing our experiences is how we help other utilities learn, just as we learn from them, which is imperative during this time of great change in our industry.
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
OWASA Team Members shared their professional experiences and impactful stories at the NC One Water Conference last week.
Sharing our experiences is how we help other utilities learn, just as we learn from them, which is imperative during this time of great change in our industry.
Sharing our experiences is how we help other utilities learn, just as we learn from them, which is imperative during this time of great change in our industry.
Happy #InternationalAccountingDay! 🔢📲📈
OWASA is thankful to have such a wonderful finance team that keeps the books balanced and numbers accurate so we can continue to invest in and serve our community.
OWASA is thankful to have such a wonderful finance team that keeps the books balanced and numbers accurate so we can continue to invest in and serve our community.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happy #InternationalAccountingDay! 🔢📲📈
OWASA is thankful to have such a wonderful finance team that keeps the books balanced and numbers accurate so we can continue to invest in and serve our community.
OWASA is thankful to have such a wonderful finance team that keeps the books balanced and numbers accurate so we can continue to invest in and serve our community.
On Nov. 10, installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Roberson St. will begin. The map below shows expected traffic impacts. Through traffic will be maintained with flaggers. Commuters should expect brief delays.
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
On Nov. 10, installation of the temporary water main on W. Rosemary St. from N. Merritt Mill Rd. to N. Roberson St. will begin. The map below shows expected traffic impacts. Through traffic will be maintained with flaggers. Commuters should expect brief delays.
November 7 is the last day to apply for the Utility Technician position at OWASA!
Don't miss this opportunity to join our Distribution and Collection crews and learn from some of the best in the business on how we keep the clean water flowing.
Visit ow.ly/mix450XlbhG to apply today!
Don't miss this opportunity to join our Distribution and Collection crews and learn from some of the best in the business on how we keep the clean water flowing.
Visit ow.ly/mix450XlbhG to apply today!
November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
November 7 is the last day to apply for the Utility Technician position at OWASA!
Don't miss this opportunity to join our Distribution and Collection crews and learn from some of the best in the business on how we keep the clean water flowing.
Visit ow.ly/mix450XlbhG to apply today!
Don't miss this opportunity to join our Distribution and Collection crews and learn from some of the best in the business on how we keep the clean water flowing.
Visit ow.ly/mix450XlbhG to apply today!
We know that you expect OWASA to consistently deliver you clean water and reliable wastewater service even as costs increase.
Rising costs help us:
✅Support and retain skilled employees
✅Maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure
✅Continue delivering the service you expect
Rising costs help us:
✅Support and retain skilled employees
✅Maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure
✅Continue delivering the service you expect
November 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We know that you expect OWASA to consistently deliver you clean water and reliable wastewater service even as costs increase.
Rising costs help us:
✅Support and retain skilled employees
✅Maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure
✅Continue delivering the service you expect
Rising costs help us:
✅Support and retain skilled employees
✅Maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure
✅Continue delivering the service you expect