Sawmills

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1. System Information

Contact Information

Complete

Water System Name:	Sawmills		PWSID:	01-14-040
Mailing Address:	4076 US Hwy 321-A Sawmills, NC 28630		Ownership:	Municipality

Contact Person:	Steve Coonse		Title:	ORC
Phone:	828-396-7903		Cell/Mobile:	828-499-7188

Secondary Contact:	Chase Winebarger			Phone:	828-396-2300
Mailing Address:	4076 US HWY 321A Sawmills, NC 28630	Cell/Mobile:		828-499-7188

Distribution System

Line Type	Size Range (Inches)	Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement	6	8.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride	6-8	92.00 %

What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines? 49 Miles

How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2020? 0 Feet

How many feet of new water mains were added during 2020? 0 Feet

How many meters were replaced in 2020? 2,038

How old are the oldest meters in this system? 21 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? 0.2500 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, Annually

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? 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? Yes

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Sub-Basin(s)	% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)	100 %

County(s)	% of Service Population
Caldwell	100 %

What was the year-round population served in 2020? 5,213

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	2,159	0.2260	0	0.0000
Commercial	48	0.0060	5	0.0020
Industrial	16	0.0020	0	0.0000
Institutional	10	0.0010	0	0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)? 0.0060 MGD

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

	Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)
Jan	0.2560	May	0.2510	Sep	0.2680
Feb	0.2580	Jun	0.2840	Oct	0.2430
Mar	0.2530	Jul	0.3160	Nov	0.2570
Apr	0.3030	Aug	0.2700	Dec	0.2600

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
Seller	PWSID	Average Daily Purchased (MGD)	Days Used	MGD	Expiration	Recurring	Required to comply with water use restrictions?	Pipe Size(s) (Inches)	Use Type
Baton WC	01-14-025	0.0100	365	0.0250	2050	Yes	Yes	(1)6	Regular
Caldwell County W	01-14-045	0.0000	365	0.0000		No	Yes	(1)8	Regular
Lenoir	01-14-010	0.2570	365	0.3250	2032	Yes	Yes	(3)6	Regular

The contract to purchase water from the City of Lenoir ends in 2032 and is currently not recurring. However, Sawmills has indicated it intends to renegotiate its contract with Lenoir, prior to 2032, to meet its future. On that basis, the contract with Lenoir is shown here as recurring.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

	Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)
Jan	0.0740	May	0.1330	Sep	0.0710
Feb	0.1130	Jun	0.0840	Oct	0.0900
Mar	0.0630	Jul	0.0610	Nov	0.0960
Apr	0.0760	Aug	0.0750	Dec	0.0790

How many sewer connections does this system have? 492

How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have? 1,748

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)
Water System	PWSID	Type	MGD	Days Used	Contract Maximum (MGD)
City of Lenoir	01-14-010	Discharging	0.0841	366	0.2500

5. Planning

Projections

	2020	2030	2040	2050	2060	2070
Year-Round Population	5,213	5,263	5,391	5,509	5,629	5,752
Seasonal Population	0	0	0	0	0	0

Residential	0.2260	0.2263	0.2318	0.2369	0.2420	0.2473
Commercial	0.0080	0.0090	0.0092	0.0094	0.0096	0.0098
Industrial	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020	0.0020
Institutional	0.0010	0.0020	0.0020	0.0021	0.0021	0.0022
System Process	0.0060	0.0060	0.0060	0.0060	0.0060	0.0060
Unaccounted-for	0.0233	0.0200	0.0200	0.0200	0.0200	0.0200

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

	2020	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	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500
Future Supplies		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD)	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500	0.3500
Service Area Demand	0.2663	0.2653	0.2710	0.2764	0.2817	0.2873
Sales	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Future Sales		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Demand (MGD)	0.2663	0.2653	0.2710	0.2764	0.2817	0.2873
Demand as Percent of Supply	76%	76%	77%	79%	80%	82%

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 43 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 here.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs? Negotiate contract.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs? The contract to purchase water from the City of Lenoir ends in 2032 and is currently not recurring. However, Sawmills has indicated it intends to renegotiate its contract with Lenoir, prior to 2032, to meet its future. On that basis, the contract with Lenoir is shown here as recurring.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above? Water conservation.

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:

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