Lenoir

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: Lenoir   PWSID: 01-14-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Kevin MathesonTitle:Water Treatment Superintendent
Phone:828-757-4460Cell/Mobile:828-729-7001
 
Secondary Contact:Jeff Church Phone:828-757-4459
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645		Cell/Mobile:828-312-2051
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 48.00 %
Cast Iron 4-12 30.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-30 9.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1.5-2 4.00 %
Other 2-12 4.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 5.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   220 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   252 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   52 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   4 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   74
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   13.5000 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, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
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

We are currently in the final planning stages of an approved interconnection with the Town of Valdese, PWS 01-12-010. This interconnection once completed will provide means to supply or receive up to 4MGD. Target date for completion is 2029.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Caldwell100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   21,922
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 9,218 1.2650 0 0.0000
Commercial 781 0.3450 0 0.0000
Industrial 64 1.0940 0 0.0000
Institutional 231 0.2471 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.6030 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
Baton WC 01-14-025 0.5726 365 0.6000 2033 No Yes 6 Regular
Caldwell County North 01-14-048 0.0477 365 0.0800 2024 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Caldwell County SE 01-14-047 0.6764 365 0.8100 2024 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Caldwell County West 01-14-045 0.6299 365 0.8100 2024 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Sawmills 01-14-040 0.2541 365 0.3250 2032 Yes Yes 6 Regular

THE CONTRACT FROM THE CITY OF LENOIR ALLOWS A MAXIMUM OF 1.500 MGD TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS NEEDED BETWEEN THE COUNTY'S SOUTHEAST, WEST, AND NORTH SYSTEMS. HOWEVER, LENOIR INDICATES THERE ARE ALLOWANCES FOR THE CITY TO SUPPLY ADDITIONAL WATER ABOVE THE 1.500 MGD MAX AT A HIGHER RATE OF COST. ACCORDINGLY, A CUMULATIVE MAX OF 1.700 MGD IS SHOWN TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE 3 CALDWELL SYSTEMS SUCH THAT THE DEMAND TO SUPPLY RATIO DOES NOT EXCEED 80% AT ANY SYSTEM.

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 5.7510 7.2210 May 6.0580 6.8180 Sep 6.1600 6.6530
Feb 5.6620 6.8050 Jun 6.4570 7.4290 Oct 6.3530 7.0580
Mar 5.5890 6.7440 Jul 6.6760 7.1510 Nov 5.7590 6.3400
Apr 5.7790 6.6000 Aug 6.4740 6.9280 Dec 5.6950 6.5020

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 Lake Rhodhiss 6.0340 365 7.4290 12.0000 T 15,634.0000

* 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 Lake Rhodhiss 1,090 Yes Catawba River (03-1) Caldwell Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   Yes

A very small maximum amount of 0.047 MGD could potentially be transferred from the Catawba basin to the Yadkin basin through our sales to Caldwell County.

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Lenoir - Lake Rhodhiss WTP 12.0000 Yes Yes Catawba River, 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 4.7080 May 4.1060 Sep 4.0480
Feb 3.5700 Jun 3.5670 Oct 3.2420
Mar 4.0990 Jul 3.5990 Nov 3.1850
Apr 3.2130 Aug 3.4760 Dec 3.9680

How many sewer connections does this system have?   8,440
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   314
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
NC0023736 WWTP 2.0000 2.0000 1.3780 6.9360 Gunpowder Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC0023981 WWTP 6.0000 6.0000 2.2300 7.9740 Lower Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC0044164 WTP 3.0000 3.0000 0.1590 0.1950 Lake Rhodhiss Catawba River (03-1)
WQ0010059 CS 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Land Application Catawba River (03-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Town of Sawmills 01-14-040 Receiving 0.0647 365 0.2500

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 21,922 22,185 22,650 23,126 23,612 24,104
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.2650 1.2680 1.2911 1.3182 1.3459 1.3739
Commercial 0.3450 0.3490 0.3630 0.3780 0.3930 0.4090
Industrial 1.0940 1.0960 1.1400 1.1860 1.2330 1.2820
Institutional 0.2471 0.2970 0.3090 0.3210 0.3340 0.3470
System Process 0.6030 0.7300 0.7480 0.7490 0.7500 0.7530
Unaccounted-for 0.2887 0.3038 0.3128 0.3210 0.3295 0.3383
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Town of Valdese 01-12-010 Purchase 4.0000 2029 Regular
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 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 12.0000 16.0000 16.0000 16.0000 16.0000 16.0000
Service Area Demand 3.8428 4.0438 4.1639 4.2732 4.3854 4.5032
Sales 2.1747 2.6250 2.0250 2.0250 2.0250 2.0250
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 6.0175 6.6688 6.1889 6.2982 6.4104 6.5282
Demand as Percent of Supply 50% 42% 39% 39% 40% 41%

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 58 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?   None

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?  Yes, Catawba-Wateree Water Management Group

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  CWWMG master plan and Western Piedmont COG growth projections.

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:   Will begin construction of another 0.150 MG elevated storage tank on Finley Avenue in 2025 to meet increased pressure needs for customers in that distribution zone. The interconnection plan with Valdese is proceeding and should be in place by 2029.

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.