Conover

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: Conover   PWSID: 01-18-020
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 549
Conover, NC 28613
Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Brian BradshawTitle:Utilities Director
Phone:828-464-4808Cell/Mobile:828-578-0761
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 1.00 %
Cast Iron 6-8 20.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-20 53.00 %
Galvanized Iron 2 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 25.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   164 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   80 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   5,800 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   173
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   25 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   249
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.0000 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, 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?   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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)59 %
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)41 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Catawba100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   15,979
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 5,659 0.7340 0 0.0000
Commercial 362 0.1760 0 0.0000
Industrial 164 0.1850 0 0.0000
Institutional 106 0.1160 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0360 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
Claremont 01-18-035 0.3610 366 0.5800 2019 Yes Yes 12,8 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 1.7450 2.1930 May 1.8940 2.7210 Sep 1.9650 2.3490
Feb 1.6410 1.7860 Jun 2.0870 2.6440 Oct 1.9440 2.3240
Mar 1.5700 1.7810 Jul 2.0760 2.4820 Nov 1.7030 2.0840
Apr 1.6750 2.1000 Aug 1.9370 2.3630 Dec 1.5690 2.0010

This includes the pass through to Southeastern Catawba County.

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 1.8730 366 3.0000 2040 Yes Yes 4@ 12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.2910 May 0.9350 Sep 1.0370
Feb 0.7570 Jun 0.6180 Oct 0.6140
Mar 0.9980 Jul 0.7590 Nov 0.5950
Apr 0.7000 Aug 1.0730 Dec 0.7740

How many sewer connections does this system have?   4,209
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,847
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

August 27, 2023 the city of Hickory diverted 92% of their flow that they were sending Conover to their Henry Fork WWTP. In 2024 they diverted the other 8% of their flow to the Henry Fork WWTP. Conover no longer receives wastewater from the City of Hickory.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)
Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)
Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC 0024279 P001 WWTP 0.3000 0.3000 0.0000 0.0000 McLin Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC 0024279 P002 WWTP 0.3000 0.3000 0.0000 0.0000 McLin Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC0024252 WWTP 1.5000 1.5000 0.5080 3.6000 Lyle Creek Catawba River (03-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Newton 01-18-015 Discharging 0.3380 366 1.0500
City of Hickory 01-18-010 Receiving 0.0000 0 0.6250

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 15,979 17,226 18,776 20,090 21,095 22,150
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.7340 0.7770 0.8410 0.9000 0.9450 0.9920
Commercial 0.1760 0.2090 0.2280 0.2440 0.2560 0.2690
Industrial 0.1850 0.1980 0.2160 0.2310 0.2430 0.2550
Institutional 0.1160 0.1180 0.1215 0.1252 0.1289 0.1328
System Process 0.0360 0.0350 0.0369 0.0398 0.0408 0.0430
Unaccounted-for 0.2650 0.2601 0.2808 0.2930 0.3089 0.3153
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 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000
Service Area Demand 1.5120 1.5971 1.7242 1.8330 1.9226 2.0071
Sales 0.3610 0.5800 0.5800 0.5800 0.5800 0.5800
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.8730 2.1771 2.3042 2.4130 2.5026 2.5871
Demand as Percent of Supply 62% 73% 77% 80% 83% 86%

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 46 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?   We currently continue to update our current AMR system and we are looking to implement a AMI system to allow us to be proactive in reducing customer usage by detecting customer leaks earlier. We are notifying customers that they may have leaks and giving them suggestions on where to look for the leak.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   We have the ability to negotiate the purchase of additional 2 to 3 MGD capacity in the City of Hickory Water Treatment Facility.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   We are looking to upgrade our existing AMR system to an AMI system. We have developed procedures to notify customers that they may have a leak. Monies are set aside each year to fund engineering and development of water projects for a future water plant. Funding for such a venture has not been determined yet.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Conover partners with the City of Hickory and Catawba County to serve the Town of Claremont and portions of Southeastern Catawba County. Consideration is given to the regional needs each time the system is improved or expanded.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Conover has utilized the following engineered plans and studies: (1) Conover, Claremont, Southeastern Area Water Plan and Southeastern Catawba County Area Water Study. System growth related projects are also topics during each annual council/Staff retreat. Internal plans may be altered or approved during these sessions.

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:   System improvements are planned for by utilization of a Ten (10) year Capital Improvement Plan. Projects are reviewed and funded annually. The project needs are identified include looping of water lines to enhance water quality, replacement of aged infrastructure that is beginning to fail, online distribution water quality monitoring and additional automation to improve the quality of the water supplied.

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.