Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - August 13, 2026

The Jacksonville, NC Water and Sewer Advisory Committee met on August 13, 2026, primarily to discuss updates on lead service line inventory and replacement efforts, as well as recent sewer line emergency repairs. The committee reviewed compliance with the EPA's 2022 Lead and Copper Rule revisions, including the identification of over 12,000 service lines and the challenges of inspecting remaining lines due to location and access issues. They discussed the need for contractor support beginning in FY27 to complete material identification and the uncertainty around funding and responsibility for replacing lead or galvanized lines, noting the city has been denied grant applications due to its size. Additionally, the committee reviewed a $2 million emergency sewer line repair project involving bypass pumping and pipe relining to address a stormwater infiltration issue under Highway 24. The meeting also covered ongoing maintenance efforts, cybersecurity protections for SCADA systems, and a grease spill incident at a private business. Motions were passed to elect new committee officers effective at the next meeting.