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Temporary Change in Water Disinfection
posted February 2, 2012
Beginning March 12, 2012 and continuing until approximately April 16, the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority and all of its member utilities will temporarily change the disinfectant used in the water treatment process from chloramines to chlorine.
Since March 2009, NRWASA and its members, including the Town of Pink Hill, Deep Run Water Corporation, Town of Grifton, North Lenoir Water Corporation and the City of Kinston have used chloramines, which is a mixture of chlorine and ammonia, as the disinfectant in the water treatment process. Chloramines are an effective disinfectant and also reduce the level of byproducts that are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. State drinking water guidelines recommend that water systems using chloramines periodically switch back to free chlorine for a minimum of four consecutive weeks. This brief scheduled change in disinfectant is a standard water treatment practice to keep water mains clean and free of potentially harmful bacteria throughout the year.
During the temporary switch to free chlorine, customers may notice a slight change in the taste or smell of their tap water. The mild chlorine taste and smell is normal and poses no health risk. Most customers will not need to take any precautions as the water remains safe to drink and is treated according to both state and federal standards. People and businesses that normally take special precautions to remove chloramines from tap water, such as dialysis centers, medical facilities and aquatic pet owners, should continue to take the same precautions during the temporary switch from chloramines to free chlorine.
Click here to read some frequently asked questions about chloramines and water disinfection
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our 24 hour Customer Service at
(252) 939-3282. |
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State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
20301 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699-0301
Nov. 10, 2011
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
Smithfield Foods to Create 330 New Jobs in Lenoir County
Company to invest more than $85 million in Kinston facility
RALEIGH– Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Smithfield Packing Company, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD), a $12 billion global food company and the world’s largest pork processor, will expand its facility in Lenoir County. The company plans to create 330 new jobs and invest $85.5 million during the next three years in Kinston. The project was made possible in part by a $700,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. As part of the expansion in Kinston, the company will add a new product line of packaged meats. Smithfield Foods currently has more than 12,400 employees across North Carolina.
“Creating jobs is my top priority,” Gov. Perdue said. “North Carolina is an ideal location for global manufacturers to expand. Our skilled workforce, job training programs, commitment to success of agribusinesses and our excellent business climate are drawing more and more companies here.”
Smithfield Packing Company, which operates the existing Kinston facility, was founded in 1936. Primary lines of business include fresh pork, smoked meats, bacon, cooked hams, and hot dogs for retail, foodservice, and deli channels. The company exports products to approximately 30 countries. In addition to the Smithfield brand, its Gwaltney, Esskay, and Cumberland Gap products are among the leaders in their respective markets.
"The expansion of the Kinston plant will allow us to increase our packaged meats production to keep up with growing customer demand for our products," said C. Larry Pope, president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods.
"From a local economic development standpoint, we are pleased that this project will bring additional jobs to North Carolina and add revenue to the local economy," said Tim Schellpeper, president of Smithfield Packing. "North Carolina is a great place to live and work, and we are delighted to contribute to the growth of this region,” he continued.
Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual wage for the new jobs will be $27,644, plus benefits. The Lenoir County average annual wage is $29,276.
The One NC Fund provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for grant funds. These grants also require and are contingent upon local matches.
“Smithfield needed what most companies seek: a skilled workforce and a business climate that will help them thrive,” said Rep. William Wainwright, of Havelock. “They found all of that in North Carolina because we worked for so long to invest in education and infrastructure, and we continue to fight for those investments.”
North Carolina continues to have a top-ranked business climate. Through Gov. Perdue’s JobsNOW initiative, the state works aggressively to create jobs, train and retrain its workforce, and lay the foundation for a strong and sustainable economic future.
Through use of the One NC Fund, more than 55,000 jobs and $11 billion in investment have been created since 2001. Other partners that helped with this project include: the N.C. Department of Commerce, N.C. Community Colleges, Lenoir County, City of Kinston, and N.C.’s Eastern Region.
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NC Big Sweep in running for award
posted March 9, 2011
—your vote will help them win
North Carolina Big Sweep is an organization that works to get our state's shorelines and waterways cleaned up and to educate the public (especially school age children) about the importance of not littering. North Carolina Big Sweep has been chosen as one of the six finalists for a national online voting competition that starts today. The contest is sponsored by MillerCoors, one of the nation's top brewers, and River Network, a national non-profit working to improve the health of rivers and watersheds.
The finalist with the most votes will win a $30,000 grant. Second place will receive $10,000 and third place will receive $5,000. The remaining projects will each receive $3,000. It still costs money to provide cleanup supplies and support for all 100 counties in North Carolina. If NC Big Sweep wins the money, it will go towards improving water quality in all 100 counties in North Carolina by coordinating a statewide cleanup and by implementing a litter awareness campaign.
Please show your support! VOTE for North Carolina Big Sweep between February 22 and March 20 at www.rivernetwork.org/2011-millercoors-watershed-grants-contest. You can only vote once, so please pass this on to family, friends, and business associates and encourage them to VOTE! Winners will be announced on March 24 at www.rivernetwork.org.
Kinston Public Services is a proud participant and supporter of NC Big Sweep. For more information about the Lenoir County Chapter and our annual county cleanup day, contact Sheri Ferguson at (252)939-3283. |
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Clean Water Management Trust Fund
posted January 11, 2011
The City of Kinston is located in Tier 1 Lenoir County, one of the most economically distressed counties
in the state according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Despite this economic challenge, Kinston
is working steadily to improve water quality in the nutrient sensitive Neuse River through a series of
wastewater improvement projects funded by the CWMTF.
Improving this wastewater system has been
an economic driver in Kinston, with construction ongoing this summer. "The completion of these
projects, which will improve water quality within the Neuse River Basin, would not have been possible
without the partnership and funding provided by the CWMTF,” explains City Manager Scott Stevens.
“Leveraging our financial resources is critical to improving Kinston's aging infrastructure and protecting
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Kinston Public Services on Twitter
posted January 27, 2010
You can now follow Kinston Public Services via Twitter. Visit our Twitter page here on KinstonPublicServices.com for more info or go directly to our Twitter.com page at http://twitter.com/KinstonPublServ.
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New State Recycling Laws
posted October 1, 2009
Effective October 1, 2009, State law prohibits the disposal of
plastic bottles, oil filters, wooden pallets, and oyster shells in landfills. They must be recycled.
Contact us at (252)939-3282 for more information. |
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Kinston Public Services
Rhonda Barwick
Director
PO Box 339
Kinston, NC 28502
2360 Hwy 258 S
Kinston, NC 28504
24 Hour Customer Service
(252)939-3282 phone
email
(252)939-3279 fax |
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PO Box 339, Kinston, NC 28502 ..|.. 2360 Hwy 258 South, Kinston, NC 28504 ..|.. (252)939-3282 phone ..|.. (252)939-3279 fax
