Town of Sparta

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

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Water System Name: Town of Sparta   PWSID: 01-03-010
Mailing Address:304 S Main St
Sparta, NC 28675-9637
Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Kevin DowellTitle:Planning and Zoning
Phone:336-372-4257Cell/Mobile:336-701-7191
 
Secondary Contact:Kevin Dowell Phone:336-372-4257
Mailing Address:PO Box 99
Sparta, NC 28675
Cell/Mobile:336-701-7191
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 1-12" 5.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-12" 95.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   29 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2002?   10
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   10 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.0200 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, 2-6 Months
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, None
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?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   One-Charge
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?   No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
New River (11-1)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Alleghany0 %
What was the year-round population served in 2002?   1,824
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections
Metered
Average Use (MGD)
Non-Metered
Connections
Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 1,032 0.1960 0 0.0000
Commercial 227 0.0370 0 0.0000
Industrial 7 0.0380 0 0.0000
Institutional 3 0.0150 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0000 MGD

The Industrial amount is less than normal- Lost Bristol Compressors but Martin Marietta to start up. After initial review of plan and further discussion it appears there may be an error between monthly-metered water connections and the amount of water withdrawn. The average daily and maximum day use provided in [2-E] only includes water sold and may explain the discrepancy.

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 0.3250 0.0000 May 0.2890 0.0000 Sep 0.3110 0.0000
Feb 0.2590 0.0000 Jun 0.2940 0.0000 Oct 0.2290 0.0000
Mar 0.2790 0.0000 Jul 0.3450 0.0000 Nov 0.2210 0.0000
Apr 0.3380 0.0000 Aug 0.3770 0.0000 Dec 0.2140 0.0000

Maximum day use unavailable. After initial review of plan and further discussion it appears there may be an error between monthly-metered water connections and the amount of water withdrawn. The average daily and maximum day use provided in [2-E] only includes water sold and may explain the discrepancy.

Ground Water Sources
Name or Number Average Daily Withdrawal (MGD) Max Day Withdrawal (MGD) 12-Hour Supply
(MGD)
CUA Reduction Year Offline Use Type
MGD Days Used
Well 01 0.0550 290 0.065 0.0650 Regular
Well 02 0.0120 290 0.019 0.0190 Regular
Well 04 0.0100 290 0.029 0.0290 Regular
Well 06 0.0260 244 0.039 0.0390 Regular
Well 07 0.0370 290 0.029 0.0290 Regular
Well 08 0.0190 290 0.026 0.0260 Regular
Well 09 0.0110 183 0.024 0.0240 Regular
Well 10 0.0210 290 0.046 0.0460 Regular
Well 12 0.0260 290 0.031 0.0310 Regular
Well 13 0.0300 290 0.030 0.0300 Regular
Well 14 0.0280 290 0.060 0.0600 Regular
Well 15 0.0390 290 0.079 0.0790 Regular
Well 17 0.0730 100 0.073 0.0730 Regular
Well 18 0.0310 70 0.043 0.0430 Regular
Well 19 0.0810 70 0.043 0.0430 Regular
Well 20 0.0870 290 0.072 0.0720 Regular
Ground Water Sources (continued)
Name or Number Well Depth (Feet) Casing Depth
(Feet)
Screen Depth (Feet) Well Diameter (Inches) Pump Intake Depth (Feet) Metered?
Top Bottom
Well 01 575 65 0 0 6 500 Yes
Well 02 282 63 0 0 8 233 Yes
Well 04 334 65 0 0 8 300 Yes
Well 06 220 105 0 0 8 150 Yes
Well 07 398 32 0 0 8 300 Yes
Well 08 305 102 0 0 6 300 Yes
Well 09 329 37 0 0 8 305 Yes
Well 10 500 55 0 0 6 300 Yes
Well 12 273 21 0 0 6 268 Yes
Well 13 307 24 0 0 6 273 Yes
Well 14 605 50 0 0 6 300 Yes
Well 15 645 42 0 0 6 490 Yes
Well 17 405 126 0 0 6 295 Yes
Well 18 605 77 0 0 6 445 Yes
Well 19 525 57 0 0 6 490 Yes
Well 20 605 63 0 0 6 565 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Daily
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Und

Maximum daily withdrawal (mgd) based on 12-hr supply, not determined from 2002 well records. Sparta is in the process of developing a well-head protection program. After initial review of plan and further discussion it appears there may be an error between monthly-metered water connections and the amount of water withdrawn. The average daily and maximum day use provided in [2-E] only includes water sold and may explain the discrepancy.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.2160 May 0.2190 Sep 0.2260
Feb 0.2090 Jun 0.2280 Oct 0.1930
Mar 0.2710 Jul 0.2410 Nov 0.2330
Apr 0.2230 Aug 0.2250 Dec 0.2250

How many sewer connections does this system have?   985
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   285
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)
Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)
Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0026913 0.6000 0.6000 0.2260 0.3700 Little River New River (11-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Year-Round Population 1,824 1,853 1,890 1,928
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.1960 0.2000 0.2040 0.2080
Commercial 0.0370 0.0380 0.0390 0.0400
Industrial 0.0380 0.0390 0.0400 0.0410
Institutional 0.0150 0.0150 0.0160 0.0160
System Process 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unaccounted-for 0.0676 0.0680 0.0700 0.0710

Sparta's population has decreased the past four years. Used conservative growth figures.Used conservative water demand to match the conservative growth.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.7080 0.7080 0.7080 0.7080
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.7080 0.7080 0.7080 0.7080
Service Area Demand 0.3536 0.3600 0.3690 0.3760
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.3536 0.3600 0.3690 0.3760
Demand as Percent of Supply 50% 51% 52% 53%

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 107 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?   

Sparta has joined with Grayson County and Indepence Virginia and Alleghany County to form a regional water authority to develop future water supply for the area.

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.