Longview

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

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Water System Name: Longview   PWSID: 01-18-025
Mailing Address:2404 1st Avenue SW
Hickory, NC 28602		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Chris EckardTitle:Public Works Director
Phone:828-322-3921Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Michael Patton Phone:828-328-2024
Mailing Address:1240 19th Street Lane NW
Hickory, NC 28601		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 1.00 %
Cast Iron 6-10 35.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 25.00 %
Galvanized Iron .75-2 10.00 %
Other 2 0.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 6-12 29.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   48 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   5,280 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   40 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?   1.0000 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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Increasing 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
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Catawba100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   5,201
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 2,312 0.2681 0 0.0000
Commercial 180 0.2112 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0300 MGD

The Town switched to a new water billing software system in early 2025, which is organized much better and easier to use. There is a noted decrease in the Town's accounting of water use for Year 2024 using this new software. Also, the accounting of the number of residential and commercial accounts is more accurate.

Regarding the high amount of unaccounted-for-water (31% of supply) - We believe that the large amount of Non-Revenue water is mainly from these areas, but most likely the largest culprit is suspected to be the last one:

A portion of the water distribution system is old pipe, more vulnerable to leaks,

Many of the water hydrants are old, and are also prone to leaks, and

The Southwest Elevated Storage Tank. Operationally there were many issues and there were almost daily overflows at the 6-inch overflow pipe as well as at the top. During most nights the tank was overflowing for up to several hours. The Town finally shut down this tank in 2024 (not sure which month) to stop this water loss. At this point the Tank is off-line, and the Town is investigating the best way to bring the tank back on-line, but with measures to stop the tank overflows.

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
Burke County 01-12-065 0.0305 366 0.0000 Yes 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 0.7641 May 0.7861 Sep 0.8823
Feb 0.9401 Jun 0.7976 Oct 0.8861
Mar 0.6798 Jul 0.7256 Nov 0.7362
Apr 0.8005 Aug 0.6572 Dec 0.7414

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
Lake Hickory 0.0000 0 0.0000 2.5000 C 3,750.0000

* 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
Lake Hickory 1,310 Yes Catawba River (03-1) Catawba Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   No,
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No
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 0.7820 366 2.5000 2040 Yes Yes 8,12 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
City of Hickory WTP 32.0000 Yes Yes Lake Hickory/Catawba River Basin
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?  
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?  
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 0.3685 May 0.5230 Sep 0.3999
Feb 0.6229 Jun 0.1679 Oct 0.4573
Mar 0.4018 Jul 0.3319 Nov 0.2760
Apr 0.3000 Aug 0.2844 Dec 0.2741

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,111
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   630
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

Burke County and Hildebran sewer passes through Longview. The Longview monthly flows were calculated by subtracting those flows from Burke and Hildebran. Monthly averages reported in previous LWSPs have included Burke and Hildebran flows.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Hickory Henry Fork WWTP 01-18-010 Discharging 0.3668 366 1.5000

As noted in the Hickory LWSP, Burke County and Hildebran sewer passes through Longview. The Longview flow of 0.3668 MGD was calculated by subtracting those flows passing through from Burke and Hildebran.

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 5,201 5,279 5,440 5,605 5,776 5,952
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2681 0.2745 0.2829 0.2915 0.3003 0.3095
Commercial 0.2112 0.2165 0.2330 0.2298 0.2368 0.2440
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300
Unaccounted-for 0.2422 0.2453 0.2570 0.2596 0.2670 0.2747
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 5.0000 5.0000 5.0000 5.0000 5.0000 5.0000
Service Area Demand 0.7515 0.7663 0.8029 0.8109 0.8341 0.8582
Sales 0.0305 0.0305 0.0305 0.0305 0.0305 0.0305
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.7820 0.7968 0.8334 0.8414 0.8646 0.8887
Demand as Percent of Supply 16% 16% 17% 17% 17% 18%

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 52 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 Change

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   No Change

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   No Change

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No Change

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.