Well Filtration and Water Infrastructure Investments
Pender County
Summary
Several big water and sewer items were on the agenda: a $1.17 million well filtration contract, grant paperwork for the West Pender Water Project, updated system specifications, and Topsail Township sewer facility hearings.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Well filtration would cost $1,171,729, with additional utility design and specification spending of nearly $50,000.
County water customers in the affected districts who would see improved drinking water and expanded service.
Households still lacking reliable water access.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Board of County Commissioners - Oct 5, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider a $1.17 million well filtration contract, a nearly $1.33 million design increase for the fleet garage, and grant authorization for the West Pender Water Project — a significant batch of water and infrastructure spending.
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 21, 2026
Several big water and sewer items were on the agenda: a $1.17 million well filtration contract, grant paperwork for the West Pender Water Project, updated system specifications, and Topsail Township sewer facility hearings.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 21, 2026
Citizens pressed for more water service and low-income housing. Commissioner Groves said Rep. David Rouzer's office indicated federal funding may be available if the county develops a plan, and he asked the manager a second time to start one.
Board of County Commissioners - Jul 13, 2026
Brunswick and New Hanover counties have water restrictions and Pender is one drought stage away from mandatory limits. Residents are being asked to cut daytime sprinkler use and fix leaks before D3 hits.
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026
Speaker after speaker pressed for extending water lines to residents without service; Commissioner Groves defended earlier statements that sparse lines can't cover their own cost.
Board of County Commissioners - Apr 7, 2026
The county approved a $581,975 budget amendment and an amended agreement raising its year-two payment from $1.5 million to nearly $1.9 million for the 10-mile parallel raw water line. An investigation into the project is ongoing; insurance will cover $250,000.
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