Recent News

Attention JSD Customers

All September Consumption Bills (bill date October 15^th) were waived by the Board of Directors in an emergency Board Meeting following Hurricane Helene.

• There were no...

10-24-24 Press Release: Junaluska Sanitary District

Junaluska Sanitary District (JSD) has been awarded $9,495,104 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for the HCC/Broyhill and Oak...

10/14/2024 ALERT#1 of 2...Please read the following important information:

1. The internet and phone system at the JSD Office is currently down. Office Hours and functions may be limited. 

2....

Boil Water Notice Rescinded 10.9.24

The Boil Water advisory that was issued on October 8, 2024 has been rescinded as of 10:45 am October 9, 2024.

Water System ID NO. NC 0144035

Boil Water Notice in Effect

The Town of Waynesville Water Treatment Plant has experienced elevated turbidity levels due to a chemical feed pump malfunction at the...

Due to Hurricane Helene, we will need to reschedule our Customer Appreciation Event to a later date. Thank you for your understanding. Wishing you all well. Please stay safe.

- The JSD Board & Staff

Reminder to Protect Your Home During Winter Weather

During the cold winter months, this is a reminder on steps you can take to protect your home.

These simple steps will protect your home:

1. ...

To COMPLETE the Survey, click HERE.

For information about the Lead Service Line survey, please go to: 

www.jsdwater.org/lead-service-line-inventory

*Please click on the following link to complete the JSD: 

Customer Water Line Material Identification Survey.*

In 1988 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiated a Lead Ban on all Water...

PRESS RELEASE

Pigeon River Manhole Repair Project

In ongoing efforts to restore and repair aging manholes along the Pigeon River, Junaluska Sanitary District is pleased to announce we are...

At the June 26, 2023 Board meeting, the JSD Board approved a 7% water rate increase and a 10% sewer rate increase due to Town of Waynesville rate increases. This increase will begin with the July...

3/15/23

Avalon Tank System Pumping Fee – AJPS

Billing Policy and Pumping Rate Changes

AJPS Customers: Avalon, Junaluska Highlands and any outside customers connected to the Avalon Tank System. ...

At the March 17, 2022 Board meeting, the JSD Board approved a 4.4% sewer rate increase due to previous Town of Waynesville sewer rate increases. This increase will begin with the April 1, 2022...

FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE

Junaluska Sanitary District has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through the North Carolina Emergency Management...

Area’s affected: All customers along and off of Hyder Mountain Road. This includes Sidney Lane, Fernwood, Terrell Road, Holder Place, Brigadoon Drive and Rocky Lane.

Junaluska Sanitary District has ...

HYDER MTN AREA CUSTOMERS ONLY including SIDNEY LANE, FERNWOOD, TERRELL RD, HOLDER PLACE, BRIGADOON DR AND ROCKY LANE:

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW.

JSD is working to temporarily install a...

A JSD Board Public Hearing for the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget will be held on Monday, June 29th at 9am.

There will be an emergency called board meeting on Friday, May 29th at 8:30am.

The JSD Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2020 has been rescheduled for June 8, 2020 at 12:30pm.

Posted 5/19/2020

Due to meeting delays as the result of COVID-19 and NC Governor Executive Order 124, there will be two Special Called Board Meetings on Tuesday, May 12th and Wednesday, May 13th at 12:30pm. The next...

The JSD Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16th has been cancelled. A rescheduled date is not available at this time. Any updates will be posted on our website. The next regularly scheduled...

The JSD Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19th has been cancelled. A rescheduled date is not available at this time. Any updates will be posted on our website. The next regularly scheduled...

There will be a Special Called Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:30pm.

Posted 3.2.2020

Junaluska Sanitary District

Water Infrastructure Capital Improvement Project

DEQ Project No. WIF-1918

State Revolving Fund (SRF)

During the course of the WI Project, customers in the District...

During Extreme Cold Weather...

Here are some helpful tips to help prevent frozen pipes (printable flyer)! 

The only things that should be flushed are human waste and toilet paper. The label might say "flushable" but certain products, including disposable wipes, are clogging our sewer lines and damaging...

Job Description:

Responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the water distribution and sewer collection systems.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work as a team member and reports to the Crew...

ID NO. 01-44-035

System Pressure Advisory 6/19/19!

ADVISORY LIFTED- 6/20/19 11:30am

Area’s affected: Richland Creek Rd between Red Fox Loop and Hwy 209. Also including customers off of Hyder...

As posted in the JSD Office, there will be a specail called Board meeting on Tuesday (6/4) at 12:30 for the 2019/2020 Budget.

The Junaluska Community Fire Department will be testing hydrants between April 15^th and May 1^st. Customers in the following areas could experience discoloration and a change in pressure.

If water is...

Press Release: January 30, 2019

The Junaluska Sanitary District experienced a discharge of untreated sewage from a blockage in a manhole due to mop heads, rags and towels. The manhole is located...

There will be a special called board meeting on Wednesday 11/28/18 at 4:30 to discuss and review adminitrastive and staff policies.

The holidays are fast approaching, and with them, wintry weather.  Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can really take a toll on a home, causing expensive damages and high utility bills....

When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:

• If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. The cost of...

New Digital meters coming soon...information to be updated in early Spring 2017

The Junaluska Sanitary District experienced a discharge of untreated sewage from a blockage in a line located Southeast of Loop Road in Clyde, NC Wednesday afternoon. The instance sewage totaled over...

Statement from the Town of Waynesville in regards to the current discolored water:

In cases where customers see water that looks to be dirty or discolored, this is due to insufficient orthophosphate...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (11-21-16):

JUNALUSKA SANITARY DISTRICT REQUESTS IMMEDIATE WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS

JSD is Implementing a Level 1 - Voluntary Reduction

5% REDUCTION of ALL Water...

The JSD Board has amended the Customer Policy. Copies of the revised policy can be obtained at the office or downloaded online. Please go to "Forms & Report", All Forms & Reports

The September 2016 Billing will reflect recent rate increases in water and sewer from the Town of Waynesville.