Water is Our Business

At Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority we have the capabilities to provide wholesale, regional raw water from the Cape Fear River at the Kings Bluff Raw Water Pump Station behind Lock and Dam #1 within our five-county service area comprised of Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender Counties.  Additionally, the Authority has the capability to supply a treated water supply from the Cape Fear River at the Bladen Bluffs Regional Surface Water System near Tar Heel, North Carolina.  The Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority is a self-supporting agency which depends on customer rates and fees to support its operations. Our purpose is to provide a reliable and dependable surface water supply as cost-effective as possible through economy of scale while operating on sound fiscal and utility principles.

Mission Statement

To provide and assist in providing water and related services that enhances the quality of life in the region.

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Successful DRA Energy Curtailment

June 19, 2018

During the month of August, the Authority participated in two Duke Energy curtailment events.   

The Authority’s Kings Bluff Raw Water Pump Station participates in Duke Energy’s Demand Response Automation (DRA) curtailment events.  The DRA Program provides participants' with energy cost savings incentives to curtail energy use during periods of peak demand.  During these events, the Authority reduces its electric energy use by switching to alternative power by use of its emergency backup generators.  In each calendar year there is a maximum of 10 total curtailments with a minimum of 3 summer curtailments events.  During these events, the station curtails its usage of electrical power...

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Leaves are falling . . . Autumn is calling.

Leaves are falling . . . Autumn is calling.

October 01, 2018

Autumn is heralded by the exhilaration of falling temperatures and the dazzling hues of falling leaves. The air is cool and the colors are warm. October glories in the grandeur of oranges, yellows, and reds.  Nature puts on a theatrical extravaganza, and we have the privilege of watching the show every single day. This is an incredible time to grab a sweater and enjoy the majesty of the outdoors. Visit a pumpkin patch or an apple orchard and revel in the bounty of the season. Take a hike and bask in the beauty of the changing colors. Or simply go outside and savor the splendor that’s right there in your front yard. Find a nice seat and enjoy the fresh, invigorating breeze, or get busy working on your garden and your lawn.  

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