Newton

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: Newton   PWSID: 01-18-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 550
Newton, NC 28658		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dennis Falder Jr.Title:Water Resources Director
Phone:828-695-4298Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-12 0.00 %
Cast Iron 4-16 8.50 %
Ductile Iron 4-20 48.50 %
Galvanized Iron 2 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 41.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   199 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   300 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   200 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   121
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   13 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   58
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   4.2500 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.   Yes

Watermain on W. 15th between N. Frye and N. Main has inadequate pressure. Construction is scheduled to begin June 2025.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Decreasing Block
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
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)99 %
Catawba River (03-1)1 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Catawba100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   17,744
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 6,320 0.6828 0 0.0000
Commercial 664 0.6027 0 0.0000
Industrial 91 0.0765 0 0.0000
Institutional 18 0.0154 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.2517 MGD

System process includes water used during fire hydrant use, maintenance, and fire fighting operations as estimated by the fire chief and bulk water sales to industrial and residential developers for dust control. One industrial development currently under construction is using 100,000 per day.

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
Catawba 01-18-040 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Energy United Water Corporation 01-02-015 2.0635 366 2.5000 2036 Yes Yes 20 Regular
Hickory 01-18-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 12 Emergency
Maiden 01-18-030 0.0023 366 0.0083 2031 No 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 2.8696 4.4070 May 4.8563 7.8060 Sep 4.0946 7.8240
Feb 2.8593 3.6880 Jun 5.1288 8.2850 Oct 4.9966 8.3610
Mar 3.7411 6.8340 Jul 4.6965 8.7850 Nov 5.0556 8.6570
Apr 3.6748 7.6670 Aug 4.6966 8.9050 Dec 4.3358 7.9730

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
Jacobs Fork River City Lake Reservior 4.1225 366 5.9510 8.0000 T 15.0000
Unnamed Tributaries to Reservo City Lake Reservior 0.2500 187 0.2500 0.6000 T 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
Jacobs Fork River City Lake Reservior 96 Yes South Fork Catawba River (03-2) Catawba Regular
Unnamed Tributaries to Reservo City Lake Reservior 3 No Catawba River (03-1) Catawba Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   47 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?   Yes

The sales to Energy Unites is a transfer from 3-2 to 3-1.

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
Hickory 01-18-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Newton Water Plant 8.0000 Yes Yes Jacobs Fork River
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?  No
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?  No
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 3.3000 May 3.2300 Sep 2.8000
Feb 2.8300 Jun 2.1400 Oct 2.4500
Mar 3.4600 Jul 2.8500 Nov 2.4000
Apr 2.4100 Aug 2.8700 Dec 2.6300

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,122
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,482
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Ph I of the WWTP replacement is under contract and expected to be completed by Dec 2027. This phase replaces the influent PS, grit removal and lime system, as well as some electrical lines and other small items. Phase two, which includes increases in primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, filter replacement, and solid waste handling and storage, has been design, but is awaiting funding.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0036196 WWTP 5.0000 7.5000 2.7800 6.3800 Clark Creek South Fork Catawba River (03-2)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Conover 01-18-020 Receiving 0.3380 366 1.0500

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 17,744 18,188 18,733 19,295 19,874 20,470
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.6828 0.6994 0.7204 0.7420 0.7642 0.7871
Commercial 0.6027 0.5462 0.5626 0.5795 0.5939 0.6148
Industrial 0.0765 0.1000 0.1030 0.1061 0.1093 0.1126
Institutional 0.0154 0.0185 0.0191 0.0197 0.0203 0.0209
System Process 0.2517 0.2542 0.2568 0.2593 0.2619 0.2645
Unaccounted-for 0.5553 0.5516 0.5665 0.5817 0.5964 0.6135
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000
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) 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000
Service Area Demand 2.1844 2.1699 2.2284 2.2883 2.3460 2.4134
Sales 2.0658 2.5083 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 4.2502 4.6782 4.7284 4.7883 4.8460 4.9134
Demand as Percent of Supply 49% 54% 55% 56% 56% 57%

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 38 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.    In FY 2016, we changed switched from traditional meters to AMI meters. This allows us to monitor both continuous usage (for leaks on the customer side) and note specific properties that show significant increases in water usage. This information allows use to contact customers to alert to them to their water usage trends and discuss water use reduction in a targeted manner. The AMI system will also allow us to get away from a decreasing block schedule in the future, which will encourage water conservation by the largest users.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   none at this time

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   none at this time

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, Newton participates in CW-DMAG

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  CW-DMAG reports and studies.

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.