Utilities Data
Five communities in Pitt County have water and wastewater (sewer) treatment facilities. Most systems are capable of treating industrial wastewater. Natural gas is available in sufficient quantities for process use in Ayden, Farmville, Winterville and Greenville; service could also be provided in the Grifton area for large users where use would justify the costs of extending nearby distribution or transmission lines. Electric service is distributed by Duke Energy Progress, Dominion Power, Edgecombe-Martin EMC, Pitt & Greene EMC, the Greenville Utilities Commission, and several municipalities.
- Underground aquifers, the Tar River, and the Neuse River provide high quality adequate water supplies
- Eight municipal and three rural community water systems serve the County
- Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) operates a 22.5 mgd water plant
- A 17.5 mgd wastewater treatment plant provides service to GUC customers
- Piedmont Natural Gas and GUC supply natural gas to the area
- Duke Energy Progress, Dominion Power, GUC, Pitt-Greene EMC, Edgecombe-Martin EMC and several municipalities distribute electric service to the County
- Most power agencies offer discounted rates to large industrial customers
Greenville Utilities Commission
Natural Gas area served
Natural Gas rates and regulations
Natural Gas Information
Electric area served
Electric rates and regulations
Electric Information
Wastewater area served
Water and Wastewater Rates and Regulations
Wastewater Information
Water Area Served
Water and Wastewater Rates and Regulations
Water Information
Multi-Service Utility Providers
Ayden – provides electrical, water, and sewer service in-town and to some surrounding areas. 4144 West Ave., Ayden (252) 481-5821
Bethel – provides water and sewer service in-town and to some surrounding areas. P.O. Box 337, Bethel. (252) 818-0891
Farmville – provides electrical, water, and sewer service in-town and to some surrounding areas. 3672 N. Main St., Farmville. (252) 753-5774
Fountain provides electrical, water, and sewer service in-town and to some surrounding areas. P.O. Box 134, Fountain (252) 749-2881
Greenville Utilities Commission – provides electrical, water, sewer, and natural gas service to Greenville and surrounding communities in Pitt County. 401 S. Greene St, Greenville (252) 752-7166
Grimesland– provides water and sewer service in-town and to some areas outside of town. (252) 752-6337
Grifton – provides water and sewer service in-town and to some areas outside of town. 437-B Creekshore Drive, Grifton. (252) 524-5168
Winterville – provides electrical, water, and sewer service in-town and to some surrounding areas. 2571 Railroad St., Winterville (252) 756-2221
Additional Electrical Service Providers
Dominion Powerprovides electrical service to areas in northern Pitt County. (866) 366-4357
Duke Energy Progressprovides electrical service to areas of Pitt County near Farmville, Grifton, and Grimesland (800) 452-2777
Edgecombe-Martin County EMCprovides electrical service to areas in northern Pitt County (252) 823-2171
Pitt & Greene EMCprovides electrical service to areas of Pitt County near Farmville (252) 753-3128
Additional Water Providers
Eastern Pines Water Corporation 5442 Eastern Pines Rd., Greenville (252) 752-7420
Bell Arthur Water Corporation 2474 Bell Arthur Rd., Greenville (252) 752-6252
Stokes Regional Water Corporation 3607 NC 30, Stokes (252) 757-7751
Underground aquifers (most notably the Black Creek, Pee Dee, and Upper Cape Fear) and surface streams (Tar and Neuse Rivers) provide high quality water for the public and private water systems in Pitt County. In 2000, the Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area Rules were adopted to protect the long term productivity of aquifers and limit groundwater withdrawals to a sustainable rate.In response to those rules, the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA) was formed to develop regional solutions for meeting future resource needs for communities in southern Pitt and Lenoir Counties. The Neuse River provides an abundant source of water that is treated using state-of-the-art technology to produce high quality drinking water. The water treatment plant, located in Lenoir County, was completed in 2008 and can produce up to 15 million gallons of water per day. In addition, over 78 miles of water transmission mains were constructed to carry treated water to each member entity’s water distribution system. Pitt County members are: Town of Ayden, Town of Grifton, Bell Arthur Water Corporation, and Eastern Pines Water Corporation. Lenoir County members include: City of Kinston, Town of Pink Hill, Deep Run Water Corporation, and North Lenoir Water Corporation.Other communities in Pitt County have also reduced their reliance on underground aquifers due to the capacity use restriction. The Towns of Bethel, Farmville, and Winterville as well as the Stokes Regional Water Corporation have negotiated contracts with the Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) to purchase water supplied primarily by the Tar River.
Water Treatment Systems
| Community | Elevated Storage/Capacity (millions of gallons) | Water Source |
| Town of Ayden | 2 tanks | 3 Deep Wells/NRWASA |
| Bell Arthur Water Corporation | 6 tanks | 6 Deep Wells/NRWASA |
| Town of Bethel | 1 tank/.50 | 2 Deep Wells/GUC |
| Eastern Pines Water Corporation | 6 tanks/1.95 | 10 Deep Wells/NRWASA |
| Town of Farmville | 4 tanks/3.30 | 11 Deep Wells/GUC |
| Town of Fountain | 1 tank | Town of Farmville |
| Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) | 2 tanks/2.50 | 8 Deep Wells/Tar River |
| Town of Grifton | 1 tank/.26 | 2 Deep Wells/NRWASA |
| Town of Grimesland | 1 tank/.75 | 2 Deep Wells |
| Stokes Regional Water Corporation | 1 tank | 2 Deep Wells/GUC |
| Town of Winterville | 1 tank/.50 | 3 Deep Wells/GUC |
In addition to communities that operate wastewater treatment plants, area rivers and soils are also capable of handling industrial wastewater. The Tar and Neuse Rivers (Contentnea Creek) have sufficient flows to receive treated wastewater. Pitt County soils are typically fine sandy loams capable of accepting high volumes of treated water from spray irrigation land application systems. The area’s mild climate makes this type of wastewater discharge very cost-effective in many circumstances.
Contentnea Metropolitan Sewerage District (CMSD): The Towns of Grifton, Ayden, and Winterville jointly own and finance the operation of one regional wastewater treatment plant called Contentnea Metropolitan Sewerage Plant, located in Grifton on Creekshore Drive. Plant capacity is 2.85 million gallons daily and can be expanded to 3.6 mgd.
Wastewater (Sewer) Treatment Systems & Capacities (Millions of Gallons)
| Community | Capacity | Type of System |
| Ayden | 2.85 | CMSD - Two-stage activated sludge |
| Bethel | | Served by GUC |
| Farmville | 3.50 | Two-stage activated sludge with extended aeration |
| Fountain | | Served by Town of Farmville |
| Greenville | 17.50 | Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC) - Tertiary |
| Grifton | 2.85 | CMSD - Two-stage activated sludge |
| Grimesland | | Served by GUC |
| Winterville | 2.85 | CMSD - Two-stage activated sludge |
Additional Natural Gas Providers
Piedmont Natural Gas – provides natural gas service to Farmville(800) 752-7504.
