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At the Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, we are committed to providing safe, high quality water services to our community, while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service and environmental conservation.

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New EPA rules require us to collect information about the water line plumbing material entering every service address. We need your help performing the inventory of private water service line materials within our service area. Please take the survey below. Thank you for your help as we gather this required information. 

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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 flushing is a systematic and controlled flushing program used to remove sediments and old water and to help maintain chlorine residuals throughout the system. Flushing improves the overall quality of water in the distribution system and assists in the system maintenance. This exercise may generate brief instances of discolored water, and if you notice discolored water, run the cold water tap a few minutes until clear before using your washing machine, water heater, or preparing food. Outdoor use...

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Welcome Spring! Time to Check for Water Leaks

Welcome Spring! Time to Check for Water Leaks

March 01, 2024

This March, we welcome sunnier days and the changing of season! Most importantly, we find and fix any water leaks from the winter season.

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