Alexander County WD

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.

1. System Information

Contact Information

Complete

Water System Name: Alexander County WD   PWSID: 01-02-020
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 398
Hickory, NC 28603		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:David CoxTitle:Environmental Manager
Phone:828-323-7427Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Judy Feimster Phone:828-632-9332
Mailing Address:621 Liledoun Rd
Taylorsville, NC 28681		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 6-12 10.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 90.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   142 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   105
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   29 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   108
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.5390 Million Gallons
Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system since last update? Line breaks that were repaired quickly should not be included.   No
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   Yes
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   Yes
Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Uniform
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0000 MGD   For how many connections?   0
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

This system has an interconnection with the Town of Taylorsville and Energy United. No contracts exist for these connections.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Alexander100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   13,203
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 5,198 0.6525 0 0.0000
Commercial 242 0.2090 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0086 MGD

The City of Hickory maintains and operates this system by contract. Meter readings are conducted monthly.

Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Average
Daily Sold
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Energy United 01-02-015 0.1470 366 0.5000 2026 No Yes 12 Regular
Taylorsville 01-02-010 0.0009 366 2020 Yes Yes 12 Regular

The Town of Taylorsville and Energy United are treated as regular metered customers.

Regarding the difference between our reported sales to Energy United (0.1470 MGD) and their reported purchase (0.1660 MGD) -- it appears that the discrepancy is coming from the start and end month that us and Energy United are using.  So, I went back to last year’s LWSP and checked the monthly meter reading in which I ended on.  On this year’s LSWP, I picked up with the following month (2/9/24 meter reading that covered January) and ended with the reading on 1/22/25.  That purchased amount is 0.1470 MGD.  I checked for curiosity if I used the 1/10/24 reading (which was a lot higher- 11513000), then the purchased amount goes to 0.1666 MGD, very close to Energy United’s number).  However, I used the 1/10/24 meter reading for last year’s LWSP since the majority of the reading encompassed December 2023, so it shouldn’t be used for this year’s calculation. 

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases
Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)
Jan 1.2490 May 1.0689 Sep 1.0562
Feb 1.4790 Jun 1.1444 Oct 1.3817
Mar 1.1196 Jul 1.1058 Nov 1.1041
Apr 1.0135 Aug 1.3169 Dec 1.1616

All water for this system is direct meter read. No daily max available. There is not a master meter for this system. Meters are read at individual point of use.

Water Purchases From Other Systems
Seller PWSID Average
Daily Purchased
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Hickory 01-18-010 1.1834 366 2.0000 2026 Yes Yes 8 &12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0898 May 0.0878 Sep 0.0940
Feb 0.0962 Jun 0.0996 Oct 0.1156
Mar 0.0680 Jul 0.1073 Nov 0.0830
Apr 0.0874 Aug 0.0974 Dec 0.1038

How many sewer connections does this system have?   470
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   4,728
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Hickory 01-18-010 Discharging 0.0942 366 0.5000

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 13,203 13,401 13,602 13,806 14,013 14,223
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.6525 0.6623 0.6722 0.6823 0.6925 0.7029
Commercial 0.2090 0.2122 0.2154 0.2186 0.2219 0.2252
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0086 0.0087 0.0089 0.0090 0.0091 0.0093
Unaccounted-for 0.1654 0.1620 0.1635 0.1640 0.1655 0.1660
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
Service Area Demand 1.0355 1.0452 1.0600 1.0739 1.0890 1.1034
Sales 0.1479 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.1834 1.0461 1.0609 1.0748 1.0899 1.1043
Demand as Percent of Supply 59% 52% 53% 54% 54% 55%

The purpose of the above chart is to show a general indication of how the long-term per capita water demand changes over time. The per capita water demand may actually be different than indicated due to seasonal populations and the accuracy of data submitted. Water systems that have calculated long-term per capita water demand based on a methodology that produces different results may submit their information in the notes field.

Your long-term water demand is 49 gallons per capita per day. What demand management practices do you plan to implement to reduce the per capita water demand (i.e. conduct regular water audits, implement a plumbing retrofit program, employ practices such as rainwater harvesting or reclaimed water)? If these practices are covered elsewhere in your plan, indicate where the practices are discussed here.    

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  

Please describe any other needs or issues regarding your water supply sources, any water system deficiencies or needed improvements (storage, treatment, etc.) or your ability to meet present and future water needs. Include both quantity and quality considerations, as well as financial, technical, managerial, permitting, and compliance issues:   

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.