First Craven Sanitary District

06/28/2023

Starting July, no more postcard bills! First Craven Sanitary District will be mailing out paper invoice bills with return envelopes for your convenience.

12/14/2022

At last night's meeting, District Board members Tommy Dunn and Greg Holt were sworn into office by the Honorable Judge Paul Delamar. Both gentlemen were recently reelected into office to serve a 4 year term.

12/09/2022

For the application information and questions go to our website at www.eccog.org or call us at (252) 638-3185 ext. 3015 or email at [email protected].

04/01/2022

We wish our unsung hero Michael Simmons a very happy retirement. Thank you for your service to the District.

03/09/2022

Join us in wishing Austin good luck in his new adventures!

01/26/2022

Due to a water main repair today, customers on Luferry Road and Chevy Lane experienced a scheduled water outage and are now placed under a System Pressure Advisory. As a precaution, customers who were effected by this outage are advised to boil all water used for human consumption until this System Pressure Advisory has been lifted.

01/26/2022

First Craven Sanitary District (Bridgeton) is HIRING an Assistant Water Treatment/Distribution Operator. Duties include assist with the operation & maintenance of the water treatment & distribution system. For more detail/how to apply, scan QR code or visit www.ncworks.gov.

01/22/2022

12/18/2021

Another leak repair in Bridgeton

11/09/2021

The First Craven Sanitary District monthly public board meeting for November has been rescheduled. The meeting is now scheduled for Tuesday November 16th at 6 p.m.

11/07/2021

Customers of First Craven Sanitary District are in Township 2. This notice does not apply to you.

System Pressure Advisory Townships 5, 6, and 7

07/17/2021

Nothing hinders our brave water meter readers from getting that reading! Thanks to Dennis Haggett of Bridgeton for the assist!

07/14/2021

Please subscribe to our website at firstcravensanitarydistrict.com for news and alerts. Going forward, we plan to send out water bill due date reminders to all who subscribe.

06/16/2021

Recently, our local fire departments performed the necessary task of hydrant flushing and testing in our District. This is an important preventive maintenance activity that verifies proper operation of the hydrants and ensures adequate water flow will be available if the need for firefighting arises.

When hydrant flushing occurs, you may notice slightly yellow, orange, or brown-colored water coming from your faucet. Sediments and compounds such as iron and manganese can make the water discolored as it is stirred up in the pipes. This temporary discoloration only affects the appearance of the water, it does not cause a health or safety risk.

Discoloration may linger for a few hours. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water is clear. If it continues, please call our office so we may flush your area.

05/28/2021

BRIDGETON – First Craven Sanitary District is a Sanitary District government created and established by the North Carolina Commission for Health Services, Department of Human Resources on May 6, 1978. The Sanitary District was created to provide much needed public water service to the Town of Bridgeton and surrounding areas after a petition was presented “comprising of a total of 23 pages of signatures, purporting to be 51% or more of resident freeholders within the proposed Sanitary District.”

The water system first produced water on November 3, 1982 and served approximately 800 accounts. The $1.25 million water bond, voted in favor for by the people in 1979, issued in 1982, and payable over 40 years, was officially paid in full at the District Board’s May 2021 meeting.

Today, the District boundaries and water system have grown to include all of Township 2 of Craven County, except for the Fairfield Harbor Community. The water system now serves a population of over 6,000 residents with over 2,500 accounts. The District is not tax-funded; it relies solely on revenue generated from the sale of water. At present, the staff consist of 4 full-time employees. The District is governed by the Sanitary District Board of Directors, who are elected and serve 4-year terms.

The goal of the District has always been to provide the community with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water at a reasonable price. At the 1982 dedication the motto “service to the people of this District” was used and it is still true to this day.

03/16/2021

Two things we just don't want to see...

03/16/2021

12/23/2020

The First Craven staff attending customer service training for the upcoming year.

12/22/2020

The "Christmas Star", Jupiter and Saturn this evening as seen from Bridgeton and New Bern.

11/23/2020

Monday morning leak repair.

10/25/2020

First Craven Sanitary District is currently seeking a

Water Treatment/Distribution Operator

This individual is to assist with the operation and maintenance of the water treatment and distribution system that serves the Town of Bridgeton and most of Township #2 of Craven County.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: 1) Routine daily operation and maintenance of system, buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment; 2) Reading meters as directed; 3) Repairing leaks; 4) Performing customer services; and 5) Installation of water services.

This individual must be able to perform manual and technical tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the water system, such as digging with a shovel, reading meters manually, heavy lifting, and climbing ladders. This individual must work well with the public, have strong communication skills, and able to work without close supervision.

High School diploma or GED is required at a minimum. Must have valid NC Drivers license with clean driving record. Must be good at math and able to do simple calculations. Experience in this field is preferred, but not necessary. This individual must have, or be able to obtain, NC water treatment/distribution certification. Qualified individuals living within the Sanitary District are encouraged to apply.

Apply in person at the office of the First Craven Sanitary District, 560 Highway 55 East, New Bern, NC 28560. Telephone 252-633-6500. Position open until filled.

09/14/2020

Water tower renovations continue.

08/28/2020

Water tower renovation started this week.

08/12/2020

The system pressure advisory for Keener Avenue, Sandy Ridge MHP, and Gordon Avenue has been cancelled. Water samples collected from locations within the effected areas were found to be free of coliform bacteria. Residents are no longer advised to boil their water. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 252-633-6500.

08/10/2020

A lightning strike today caused a water outage on Keener Avenue, Sandy Ridge MHP, and Gordon Avenue. As a precaution, customers who were effected by this outage are advised to boil all water used for human consumption until this System Pressure Advisory has been lifted.

05/23/2020

First Craven Sanitary District received their masks delivered by our NCRWA Technical Assistance staff.

05/05/2020

First Craven Sanitary District has published the 2020 Consumer Confidence Report. This report provides our customers with water quality data and other important information concerning your public water system.

The report can be viewed on our website at www.firstcravensanitarydistrict.com.

Welcome to the Official Website of First Craven Sanitary District in New Bern, NC!

05/05/2020

COVID-19 Update
May 05, 2020



First Craven Sanitary District continues to provide its citizens with safe and a dependable water supply during these difficult times. According to the Environmental Protection Agency:

"There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to drinking water and wastewater to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual. EPA also encourages the public to help keep household plumbing and our nation’s water infrastructure operating properly by only flushing toilet paper. Disinfecting wipes and other items should be disposed of in the trash, not the toilet."



First Craven Sanitary District will continue to provide the best service possible. In order to protect our employees and better serve our customers, the following actions have been taken:

1. The office has reopened for walk-in business transactions. We still encourage the use of the drop-box by the door, US-Mail, or online services for payments. Due to space limitations, we will try to limit one customer in our lobby at a time.

2. The monthly District Board meeting scheduled for May 12th at 6pm will be held at Tri-Community Voluntary Fire Department on St. Delights Church Road to allow for recommended social distancing.


3. In accordance with Executive Order 124, disconnections for nonpayment and reconnection fees for residential customers have been suspended for the months of April and May 2020 to assist with financial hardships. We encourage our customers to continue to make payments, or at least partial payments whenever possible. The District is funded solely by revenue received from the sale of water. Customers who need an extension beyond May will be given an opportunity to sign up for a payment plan. Details will be made available during the month of May.


If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 252-633-6500 or email us at [email protected]

04/08/2020

First Craven Sanitary District
COVID-19 Update
April 8, 2020

First Craven Sanitary District continues to provide its citizens with safe and a dependable water supply during these difficult times. According to the Environmental Protection Agency:

"There is no higher priority for EPA than protecting the health and safety of Americans. EPA is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to drinking water and wastewater to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking-water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water supplies is low. Americans can continue to use and drink water from their tap as usual. EPA also encourages the public to help keep household plumbing and our nation’s water infrastructure operating properly by only flushing toilet paper. Disinfecting wipes and other items should be disposed of in the trash, not the toilet."

First Craven Sanitary District will continue to provide the best service possible. In order to protect our employees and better serve our customers, the following actions have been taken:

1. The office is temporally closed for walk-in business transactions. Please use the drop-box by the door, US-Mail, or online services for payments. Office staff remain available during office hours by phone. Please call our office for an appointment to set up a new account at 252-633-6500.

2. The monthly District Board meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th has been cancelled.

3. In accordance with Executive Order 124, disconnections for nonpayment and reconnection fees for residential customers have been suspended for the months of April and May 2020 to assist with financial hardships. We encourage our customers to continue to make payments, or at least partial payments whenever possible. The District is funded solely by revenue received from the sale of water. Customers who need an extension beyond May will be given an opportunity to sign up for a payment plan. Details will be made available during the month of May.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our office at 252-633-6500 or email us at [email protected]

03/26/2020

Due to COVID-19 concerns, our office is temporarily closed for walk-in transactions. Please use the dropbox, mail, or online services for payments. Please call our office for an appointment to set up a new account at 252-633-6500.

03/10/2020

Water leak repair today near Bridgeton

01/16/2020

Sunset over Bridgeton and New Bern this evening.

12/11/2019

Senator Norman Sanderson administers the oath of office to Doug Cowan, Paul Gaskins, and Mark Dunn, who were recently elected to serve on the First Craven Sanitary District Board of Directors.

10/30/2019

Installation of a water service today for a new customer on Antioch Road.

10/15/2019

Water leak repair in Bridgeton today.

09/05/2019

It is always a good idea to turn off the water to your home if you evacuate. Falling trees and flooding during Florence caused many breaks and leaks, causing more damage and high bills. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of water was lost, putting stress on our system which was on generator power. Take appropriate precautions and stay safe.

09/05/2019