About the Public Utilities Department

Mission Statement | Contact Us | Hours and Location

 

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Johnston County Public Utilities Department is to provide citizens of Johnston County efficient, affordable, and friendly services of:

  • Water Supply
  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment
  • Reclaimed Water
  • Stormwater Management

Contact Information

Director:
Chandra Cox Farmer, P.E.

Email:  publicutilities@johnstonnc.gov

Start service, modify account information, billing questions:  
jcpucustomerservice@johnstonnc.gov 

Stop service, high water bill, damaged meter box:  
watermeters@johnstonnc.gov 

Accounts payable, vendor correspondence:
jcpuaccountspayable@johnstonnc.gov 

Other general Public Utilities questions:
publicutilities@johnstonnc.gov


Physical Address:
Land Use Center
309 E. Market Street
Smithfield, NC 27577

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2263
Smithfield, NC 27577

Phone:  919-989-5075
Engineering Office919-209-8333

FAX:  919-934-0256  

Utilities Office Hours

The Johnston County Public Utilities Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, excluding county holidays.   

Customer Service is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding county holidays. Call 919-989-5075. After Hours Emergency 919-989-5056

 

Page last updated:  October 20, 2025