Biltmore Forest

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

Incomplete

Water System Name: Biltmore Forest   PWSID: 01-11-030
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 5352
Asheville, NC 28813		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Harry B. Buckner, PETitle:Director of Public Works
Phone:828-274-3919Cell/Mobile:828-774-8041
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Cast Iron 2-6 80.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-8 20.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   0 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002?   36,955 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002?   5,480 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2002?   48
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   12 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   25
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.0000 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.   Yes
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, 12 Months or more
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Every 6 Months
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
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
French Broad River (05-2)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Buncombe0 %
What was the year-round population served in 2002?   1,440
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 697 0.1780 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 2 0.0150 0 0.0000

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

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 0.2480 0.0000 May 0.2310 0.0000 Sep 0.4270 0.0000
Feb 0.2370 0.0000 Jun 0.2930 0.0000 Oct 0.2170 0.0000
Mar 0.1950 0.0000 Jul 0.3210 0.0000 Nov 0.2280 0.0000
Apr 0.2020 0.0000 Aug 0.3650 0.0000 Dec 0.3430 0.0000

Maximum day use not reported.

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
RWA of Asheville 01-11-010 0.2760 365 0.3500 6 Regular

Water purchase contract with Asheville expiration date reported to be 2003. The purchase contract is assumed to be renewed and continue.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   617
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   6
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
MSD of Buncombe County Discharging 0.1460 365 0.0000

5. Planning

Projections
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Year-Round Population 1,440 1,520 1,610 1,690
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.1780 0.1880 0.1990 0.2090
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0150 0.0160 0.0170 0.0180
System Process 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unaccounted-for 0.0830 0.0200 0.0220 0.0240

The unaccounted-water is anticipated to decrease dramatically. The Town of Biltmore Forest is currently in the process of replacing 90 percent of the water lines through-out the Town.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500
Service Area Demand 0.2760 0.2240 0.2380 0.2510
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.2760 0.2240 0.2380 0.2510
Demand as Percent of Supply 79% 64% 68% 72%

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 124 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?   

The unaccounted-water is anticipated to decrease dramatically. The Town of Biltmore Forest is currently in the process of replacing 90 percent of the water lines through-out the Town.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes

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 Town of Biltmore forest is primarily residential, with limited areas for future growth. Therefore, with an unlimited purchase supply agreement with the Regional Water Authority of Asheville, Buncombe, Henderson, no future are anticipated (*). The major problem facing the Town is the age of its system and the resulting high percentage of unaccounted for water. A total water line replacement project is now under construction. (*) The Water Authority currently has a 30 mgd supply and the Authority's LSWP demand projections have included Biltmore Forest's future demands.

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.