Johnston County NC Evaluates Short-term Water Supply Options

An assessment of water needs is underway for Johnston County prior to beginning work on a $700M capital program.

The Johnston County (NC) Board of Commissioners was briefed on a short-term water supply assessment at their regular March 17, 2025, board meeting. The assessment’s purpose is to evaluate whether there are more affordable alternatives to meet customer needs in the 2030 to 2035 timeframe.

The current long-term water supply targets providing Johnston County with adequate water through 2050. The cost of that project was recently increased to $700M.

JD Solomon Inc. is providing the assessment. The expected date of completion is late May 2025.

Johnston County and the Town of Clayton, the county’s two largest utilities, are partnering on the water supply program. Both boards have expressed concerns about affordability to water customers. Both utilities are completing major wastewater system upgrades and have raised rates to meet those needs.

Commissioners were pleased with the update. “I think that was a very good update of where we stand and look forward to the final report,” stated Commissioner Bill Stovall.

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