Jennifer Adams is Environmental Leader for the Optical Fiber and Cable Division of Corning Incorporated. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina and has worked in the environmental field for more than three deca
What would a massive water outage mean for our region? Thanks to an Economic Impact Study that CFPUA released last year, we actually know the answer: between $70.4 and $93.2 million los ...
What are the qualities of a great airport? Short lines, friendly staff, few delays, and clean concourses come to mind. I would add two more to the list: quality water and sewer. Like most ...
In just over six months, Wrightsville Beach’s water and sewer customers will become customers of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. The consolidation of the Town’s systems into CFPUA&r ...
A rendering of the plans to replace and expand the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the old plant shown at left. Courtesy CFPUA. A year and half ago, I shared early plans for ...
Before he presented Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s 2024 Annual Report at our recent Board meeting, CFPUA Executive Director Kenneth Waldroup had one disclaimer: “I ...
If your home has sprinklers or a swimming pool, you already know about backflow prevention assemblies. This device, usually covered by a plexiglass box and located at the side of your house, keeps con ...
Providing water and sewer service to 200,000 people with a staff of 350 – it’s no small feat. Keeping up with Wilmington’s utility needs requires one of the most diverse skilled w ...
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority was forged in consolidation, combining what had been separate water and sewer services operated by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County into a single entity ...
Downtown Wilmington’s historic character – from its brick streets to the eclectic mix of period architecture – is a draw for tens of thousands of visitors every year. One do ...
Last month, staff at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) hosted a delegation of engineers and scientists from global engineering and design firm Stantec at the Sweeney Water Treatment ...
More than 200,000 people in New Hanover County depend on Cape Fear Public Utility Authority for safe, reliable drinking water. This is a 24/7 focus of CFPUA staff. At the same time, though, custome ...
Every year around this time, the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Board begins considering capital improvement projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year and for the next 10 years. The ...
Water and sewer infrastructure, often expensive and difficult to engineer, is foundational to our quality of life. Availability of reliable water and sewer service determines what industries and emplo ...
Providing safe, quality drinking water to our community is a core mission at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA). It’s a job that includes state-of-the-art treatment and intensive laborat ...
With the approach of the year’s end, individuals and organizations commonly reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of the preceding 12 months while resolving to embrace the opportunities ...
Providing water and sewer services to more than 200,000 people in New Hanover County is a massive undertaking. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) operates nearly $1 billion worth of i ...
At the October 11 regular meeting of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board, my fellow board members and I will consider approval of an interlocal agreement (ILA) with New Hanover County to conn ...
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority first opened for business in July 2008, following the successful merger of existing water and sewer systems that had been managed by the City of Wilmington and New H ...
A crucial pillar of organizational leadership is making sure you focus on the right things. Neglect of even some of the right things typically becomes apparent at some point, when failure or even disa ...
There is nothing quite like a clogged toilet or drain to disrupt a family’s life. Many times, all it takes is applying a plunger to the problem, and life goes on. Sometimes, though, n ...
Coastal Land Trust Strikes Deal To Preserve More Than 3,200 Acres Of Sledge Forest
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Refinery Project Eyeing Brunswick County Could Bring $500M Investment, 300 Jobs
Emma Dill
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Jun 26, 2026
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Tech Wilmington: Upcoming Events Calendar
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Jun 24, 2026
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As Local Firms Exit State Incentive Deals, 2 Remain Active
Emma Dill
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Jun 25, 2026
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Brunswick Realtors: Home Sales Hit New High In May
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Jun 26, 2026
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Just as calls from the massive container ships dropped off, port officials began drafting a new strategic plan to guide N.C. Ports....
Need a Fence Company is a residential fencing company that provides Wilmington and the surrounding areas with fence materials, installation...
In the past six months alone, a broker with Intracoastal Realty Corp. said he’s sold four lots in the Brooklyn Arts District corridor....
The 2026 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
