Valdese

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: Valdese   PWSID: 01-12-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 339
Valdese, NC 28690		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Bo WeichelTitle:Assistant Manager
Phone:828-879-2123Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Eric Wilson Phone:828-874-6788
Mailing Address:
, 		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-14 14.00 %
Cast Iron 4-20 14.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-24 10.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 6.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 56.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   154 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?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   5 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   23
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   7.6050 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, Monthly
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, As Needed
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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   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?   No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Burke100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   13,000
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 5,038 0.5764 0 0.0000
Commercial 341 0.1843 0 0.0000
Industrial 27 0.7484 0 0.0000
Institutional 17 0.0292 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1500 MGD

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
Burke County 01-12-065 0.6080 365 0.7000 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Icard Township WC 01-12-060 0.3322 365 0.3330 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Rutherford College WC 01-12-055 0.1494 365 2026 Yes Yes 12 Regular

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 3.4000 4.1000 May 3.2200 3.9000 Sep 3.4000 4.4000
Feb 3.3400 3.9000 Jun 3.4600 4.3000 Oct 3.3400 4.2000
Mar 3.1300 3.8000 Jul 3.4100 4.5000 Nov 3.1600 3.9000
Apr 3.3800 4.2000 Aug 3.3900 4.2000 Dec 3.0800 3.9000

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Catawba River Lake Rhodhiss 3.3100 365 4.5000 12.0000 C 0.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Catawba River Lake Rhodhiss 1,088 Yes Catawba River (03-1) Burke Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Valdese Water Plant 12.0000 Yes Yes Lake Rhodhiss
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2024?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2024?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 2.8100 May 1.8300 Sep 1.9500
Feb 1.9700 Jun 1.6500 Oct 1.6300
Mar 2.3600 Jul 1.7100 Nov 1.4400
Apr 1.8200 Aug 1.9400 Dec 1.8800

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,895
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,457
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
NC0041696 WWTP 7.5000 7.5000 1.9200 12.7000 Lake Rhodhiss Catawba River (03-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Burke County 01-12-065 Receiving 0.1560 365 0.5000
Drexel 01-12-045 Receiving 0.1844 365 0.5000
Rutherford College WC 01-12-055 Receiving 0.0172 365 0.2000

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 13,000 13,100 13,200 13,300 13,400 13,500
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.5764 0.5800 0.5800 0.5900 0.5900 0.6000
Commercial 0.1843 0.1900 0.2000 0.2100 0.2200 0.2300
Industrial 0.7484 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
Institutional 0.0292 0.0300 0.0300 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400
System Process 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500
Unaccounted-for 0.5261 0.5297 0.5329 0.5422 0.5453 0.5516
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000
Service Area Demand 2.2144 2.2297 2.2429 2.2822 2.2953 2.3216
Sales 1.0866 1.1824 1.1824 1.1824 1.1824 1.1824
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 3.3010 3.4121 3.4253 3.4646 3.4777 3.5040
Demand as Percent of Supply 28% 28% 29% 29% 29% 29%

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 44 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.    No Changes

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   No Changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   No Changes

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No Changes

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Member of the Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group

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:   Rehab of existing water plant is being designed. Interconnection with Lenoir Water is being planned. Both projects are funded.

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.