Sawmills

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: Sawmills   PWSID: 01-14-040
Mailing Address:4076 US Hwy 321-A
Sawmills, NC 28630		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Steve CoonseTitle:ORC
Phone:828-396-7903Cell/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 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   2,000 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   30
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   24 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
Caldwell100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   5,025
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 2,204 0.2240 0 0.0000
Commercial 50 0.0070 8 0.0000
Industrial 15 0.0020 0 0.0000
Institutional 9 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)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)
Jan 0.2750 May 0.2600 Sep 0.2540
Feb 0.2630 Jun 0.3190 Oct 0.2640
Mar 0.2500 Jul 0.2860 Nov 0.2380
Apr 0.2800 Aug 0.2730 Dec 0.2340

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
Baton WC 01-14-025 0.0150 366 0.0250 2050 Yes Yes (1)6 Regular
Caldwell County W 01-14-045 0.0006 366 0.0000 No Yes (1)8 Regular
Lenoir 01-14-010 0.2510 366 0.3250 2032 Yes Yes (3)6 Regular

The city of Lenior has to our purchase contract to be recurring after 2032

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.1060 May 0.0660 Sep 0.0620
Feb 0.0680 Jun 0.0600 Oct 0.0500
Mar 0.0700 Jul 0.0460 Nov 0.0460
Apr 0.0700 Aug 0.0530 Dec 0.0690

How many sewer connections does this system have?   493
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,769
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
City of Lenoir 01-14-010 Discharging 0.0652 366 0.2500

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 5,025 5,073 5,135 5,190 5,247 5,304
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2240 0.2261 0.2288 0.2312 0.2337 0.2362
Commercial 0.0070 0.0071 0.0072 0.0072 0.0073 0.0074
Industrial 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
Institutional 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010 0.0011
System Process 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060 0.0060
Unaccounted-for 0.0266 0.0260 0.0260 0.0260 0.0260 0.0260
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 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506 0.3506
Service Area Demand 0.2666 0.2682 0.2710 0.2734 0.2760 0.2787
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) 0.2666 0.2682 0.2710 0.2734 0.2760 0.2787
Demand as Percent of Supply 76% 76% 77% 78% 79% 79%

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 45 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?   None

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   None

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.