Chatham County has two water districts, Southeast and Southwest, which were established by County Commissioners. Voters in these districts approved general obligation bonds to finance water lines in their district.These districts are separate legal entities, but are governed by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners.

Funding for both districts will be provided by loans from USDA Rural Development.

The county provides water to other areas in the county, such as the northeast section, but these areas are not established as separate districts.

The County's long-term plan is to run lines from the Jordan Lake Water Treatment Plant to serve the districts.

SOUTHEAST WATER DISTRICT

The Southeast Water District is located in the Southeast portion of Chatham County and consists of the Cape Fear, Haw River and Oakland Townships.  The population of the District is approximately 3,498 persons, according to 2000 Census Tract Data.  

The Southeast Water District will be capable of serving approximately 1,511 households along the lines currently funded. The proposed system will consist of approximately 30 miles of water distribution mains.

Click here to save or print an application form for Southeast District water service

SOUTHWEST WATER DISTRICT

The Southwest Water District is located in the Southwest portion of Chatham County and will consist of the Bear Creek and Gulf Townships.  The population of the District is approximately 6,657 persons, according to 2000 Census Tract Data.

The Southwest Water District will be capable of serving approximately, 2,955 households along waterlines currently funded. The proposed system will consist of approximately 83 miles of water distribution mains.

 Applications: The county is currently accepting applications from residents who live in this district. In order for a water line to be run, a minimum of 12 households per mile is required by USDA (which is funding the water lines). 

Click here to save or print an application form for Southwest District water service 


UPDATE ON DISTRICT PROJECTS

Pea Ridge Road: This project is completed and it consisted of a 24 and 16 inch transmission water main from Jordan Lake Water Treatment Plant south to the Moncure and Asbury Communities.   

Western Transmission Main: This project is completed.  Construction consisted on the Siler City area of U.S. 64 and in the Asbury community on Johnny Shaw Rd.  The purpose of the waterline is to provide county water to the western part of the county. This area currently gets its water from Siler City and the Town of Goldston.  View project map

Southeast District:  Construction has begun.  Project consist of 30 miles of 8" and 6" water mains.   Along roads of Gade Bryant, East Gargus, US Hwy 15, NC Hwy 87, Old Sanford, Chatham Church, Haywood Rd, Moncure Loop, River Point, Moncure School, Moncure Flatwood, Mays Chapel, Rosser, Partain, Asbury Church, Lydia Perry, R Jordan, Taylor Chapel, Lower Thrift, Weaver Trail, Gum Springs Church Roads in Southeast District.