First Craven Sanitary District

05/04/2026

There is currently a water outage on Highway 17 North in Bridgeton between the 2000 and 3000 blocks due to a water main break. Highway 17 in that area is currently closed to traffic.

10/16/2025

There is a water outage scheduled for most of Half Moon Road on Friday October 17, 2025 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. The outage will effect customers from the 300 block to the 840 Block of Half Moon Road in Township 2 of Craven County.

The reason for this outage is to make necessary sytem repairs to the water main serving the area.

Customers may experience periods of low pressure or discolored water until full service is restored.

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07/01/2025

Happy Retirement to Judy Swindell today after 31 years of service to First Craven Sanitary District.

06/23/2025

We have been made aware that Tri-Community VFD will be doing fire hydrant testing and training tonight after 6 pm in the District. It is possible that customers along St. Delights Church Road, Old Vanceboro Road, and surrounding areas may experience periods of low pressure and/or discolored water. If you experience discolored water, please notify us so we may schedule to flush your area. Discolored water (yellow, brown) occurs when iron deposits break loose in the pipes during hydrant testing. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 252-633-6500.

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02/14/2025

01/29/2025

Powerwash day!

01/22/2025

01/21/2025

[1/21/25 6:30 AM]

***Tuesday Morning Update...Snowfall Amounts Still Trending Upward***

Latest Update:https://www.weather.gov/media/mhx/LatestBriefing.pdf

Good morning - confidence has increased overnight in a significant winter storm for eastern North Carolina tonight into Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow is forecast east of Highway 17 where storm totals of 6-8" are expected, but the entire region will likely see measurable snow. Isolated higher amounts are possible. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for all of eastern NC.

A full briefing will be posted later this morning.

06/04/2024

HELP WANTED

First Craven Sanitary District seeks

Assistant 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; 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. This individual must work well with the public, have strong communication skills, and able to work without close supervision.

High School diploma 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.

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