07/07/2025
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The recent Tropical Storm Chantal weather event has resulted in initial flash flooding, with flooding continuing to occur in places, and several locations experiencing power outages. This includes the GrahamโMebane Water Treatment Plant. The Water Treatment Plant has been inundated with flooding from GrahamโMebane Lake and connecting tributaries, resulting in the plant being unable to operate. As a result, the Cities of Mebane and Graham will be activating their mutual assistance agreements with the Orange-Alamance Water Authority and the City of Burlington to serve Mebane citizens and utility customers during this interim phase until the GrahamโMebane Water Treatment Plant regains the ability to operate safely. These entities follow the same safe drinking water treatment guidelines as our water treatment plant.
In the meantime, we ask that customers conserve water during this interim phase, as operations cannot be conducted at normal water usage amounts. Specifically, we ask industries not to operate while the GrahamโMebane Water Treatment Plant is not operating. Also, we ask that businesses that do not provide essential services remain closed to reduce water usage further.
Finally, we request that all residential units only use water for essential usage. These efforts are being made to assist the City in keeping the water system operational, at least at a low-pressure level of service.
In addition, please be aware that the transfer of water supply will create a pressure drop within the Mebane water system. Also, the potential for discoloration and turbidity within water lines will occur with the changeover and redirection from the connection to new water systems.
City services such as the Mebane Fire Department and Public Utilities are aware of this change and will continue to provide service during this interim phase. Please be aware that there is no estimate on a time frame for when the GrahamโMebane Water Treatment Plant will be fully operational again.
Please remember to contact 911 in the event of emergencies related to this specific situation. As usual, call 911 for all other emergencies.
Finally, first responders will remain in place to assist during this event. The City's social media accounts will provide updates as new information becomes available.