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As your local water utility provider, we strive to keep you continually updated on all matters related to your water service. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you!

Always call 811 before digging

June 16, 2025

Put 811 at the top of your summer to-do list.
Always call or click 811 before digging to stay safe.
Click here to start or check a NC811 locate ticket. Always call 811 before digging with child in wheelbarrow

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Frozen Pipes? Here are some helpful tips.

December 13, 2024

Frozen Pipes Hints - Blue Pipes Blue Background

When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:

  • If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, turn water off at the source and empty the pipes of residual water.

  • Open cabinet doors...

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Public Awareness Notice Unidirectional Flushing Exercise

February 23, 2023

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District will be conducting its annual unidirectional flushing exercise beginning March 1st throughout the City of Roanoke Rapids and Town of Gaston. Unidirectional...

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Public Awareness Notice Unidirectional Flushing Exercise

February 23, 2022

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District will be conducting a unidirectional hydrant flushing exercise beginning March 2nd throughout the City of Roanoke Rapids and Town of Gaston. Unidirectional...

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Sanitary District Board Meeting Cancelled

January 07, 2022

Due to the recent surge in COVID cases and the current outlook by health officials for January, a decision has been made to cancel the January 11, 2022, Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District Board...

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Board Meeting Rescheduled

October 06, 2021

The Board of Commissioners of the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District has rescheduled its October 12, 2021 board meeting to Tuesday, October 26, 2021. The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room of...

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Buildings With No Water Use

June 14, 2021

For Owners of Temporarily or Partially Shut Down Business, Churches or School Building Water Piping


Water held unused in building pipes while businesses or activities are shut down or have unused...

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Public Awareness Notice Unidirectional Flushing Exercise

March 08, 2021

The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District will be conducting a unidirectional flushing exercise beginning March 15th throughout the City of Roanoke Rapids and Town of Gaston. Unidirectional flushing is a...

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Penalties and Late Fees Resume

February 01, 2021

Effective with the February 1, 2021 bills, all applicable late fees, penalties, and disconnection policies will be in full force. This means that we will also resume sending final notices (red bills)...

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