Baton Water Corporation

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: Baton Water Corporation   PWSID: 01-14-025
Mailing Address:2611 Connelly Springs Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630		Ownership:Non-Profit
 
Contact Person:Beth GrayTitle:Office Manager
Phone:828-728-7003Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mack Edmisten Phone:828-252-0575
Mailing Address:2611 Connelly Springs Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 15.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-6 85.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   76 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   5,280 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   54
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   16 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   7
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.   No
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   No
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
Caldwell100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   7,620
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 2,956 0.3689 0 0.0000
Commercial 64 0.0184 0 0.0000
Industrial 5 0.0011 0 0.0000
Institutional 33 0.0170 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0512 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
Sawmills 01-14-040 0.0150 366 0.0250 2050 Yes Yes 6 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 0.5530 May 0.5637 Sep 0.5914
Feb 0.6110 Jun 0.5685 Oct 0.5965
Mar 0.5010 Jul 0.7093 Nov 0.6178
Apr 0.5035 Aug 0.6119 Dec 0.5444

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
Lenoir 01-14-010 0.5726 366 0.7500 2033 Yes Yes 6-8 Regular

Per our contract with Lenoir is for .6000 MGD per day, however we can purchase more up to .7500 MGD per day at a higher rate.
The contract does not automatically renew. It states that there will be a review with subsequent extensions thereafter.

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?   214
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   2,851
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

Baton Water Corporation customers are all on septic tanks and the 214 connections shown above are for the Town of Cajah Mountain. Cajah Mountain WW is treated by the City of Lenoir.

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 7,620 7,610 7,625 7,640 7,655 7,670
Seasonal Population 0 7,615 7,630 7,645 7,660 7,675
 
Residential 0.3689 0.3653 0.3660 0.3667 0.3674 0.3682
Commercial 0.0184 0.0160 0.0170 0.0189 0.0190 0.0200
Industrial 0.0011 0.0020 0.0030 0.0040 0.0050 0.0060
Institutional 0.0170 0.0190 0.0210 0.0230 0.0250 0.0257
System Process 0.0512 0.0490 0.0510 0.0540 0.0560 0.0565
Unaccounted-for 0.1010 0.0998 0.1013 0.1032 0.1045 0.1054
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 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500 0.7500
Service Area Demand 0.5576 0.5511 0.5593 0.5698 0.5769 0.5818
Sales 0.0150 0.0250 0.0250 0.0250 0.0250 0.0250
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.5726 0.5761 0.5843 0.5948 0.6019 0.6068
Demand as Percent of Supply 76% 77% 78% 79% 80% 81%

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 48 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.