Water Services
The Town of Louisburg provides clean and safe water for consumption and commercial use throughout the Town. The provision of water requires the treatment of raw water and the distribution of this water to users in the Town.
Water Treatment
Water is withdrawn from the Tar River in Louisburg and treated at the Louisburg Water Plant. Municipal water treatment in Louisburg is subject to many regulations established by various State and Federal Agencies. These regulations insure that the citizens of Louisburg can rest assured that the potable water they receive in their homes and businesses is of the highest quality and safe from bacteria and contaminants. The Louisburg treatment plant utilizes a chlorine treatment process to disinfect raw water and filtering to efficiently remove suspended particles from the water. See the 2009 Annual
Drinking Water Report for Louisburg.
Water Distribution
Once treated, water must be distributed throughout the Town for consumption and usage. This conveyance takes place via underground water distribution pipes ranging in size from 2 inches to 16 inches in diameter. Water is delivered to your property via this system and then connected into your home through a metering system. The metering system records your water consumption and, in some cases, is able to detect small leaks in your plumbing system.
New meter taps are required for new development and have specific fees related to the provision of water services and the cost to install the metering. A water tap fee is charged for all new taps/meters as well as a water capacity fee. The cost of the tap fee helps to offset the cost incurred by the Town to install the new tap. The Capacity fee is a charge to offset the future infrastructure that will be required to replace the allocation of water being consumed by the new user. Capacity fees are based on the specific proposed use for which the tap is associated.
All taps that require a meter and line that has a diameter larger than 3/4 inch must be installed by the developer at their sole expense. All water distribution systems required as a result of a major subdivision of land must be installed to Louisburg specifications at the sole expense of the developer.
All developable lots located within 300 ft. of an existing water distribution line are required to connect to the distribution system for water service, as wells are not allowed in Louisburg where treated water is available.
Wastewater (sewer) fees are based on treated water consumption; therefore, citizens may wish to install separate meters for in-ground irrigation systems on their property. Such water usage is not subject to wastewater treatment fees.
Please report all distribution water leaks to the Business office as soon as they are detected. Water is a very valuable resource and the Town undertakes all actions possible to assure that conservation is maintained. Water concerns such as meter leaks, water service line leaks, red water, low water pressure, tap schedules, new meter installations, meter box and lid replacements, water line locations, water main breaks, and water tap locations are addressed by the Town of Louisburg Public Works Department. These issues can be addressed through the Louisburg Business Office, 919-496-4145.
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