Tuckaseigee WS Authority

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: Tuckaseigee WS Authority   PWSID: 01-50-035
Mailing Address:1246 W. Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779		Ownership:Authority
 
Contact Person:Russell Bigmeat JrTitle:ORC - Water Plant Super.
Phone:828-293-3253Cell/Mobile:828-506-3654
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 15.00 %
Cast Iron 4-8 35.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-12 40.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 4-10 10.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   60 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002?   4,000 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002?   52,800 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2002?   90
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   10 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   50
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.8410 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
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, 2-6 Months
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, None
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   Yes
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   No
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?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Increasing
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
Tuskasegee River (07-2)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Jackson0 %
What was the year-round population served in 2002?   6,000
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 1,481 0.2600 6 0.0480
Commercial 464 0.2910 0 0.0000
Industrial 1 0.0530 0 0.0000
Institutional 6 0.1640 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0050 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
Cowan Valley 01-50-159 0.0040 365 0.0000 6 Regular
Dillardtown WS 01-50-135 0.0080 365 0.0000 6 Regular
Dillsboro W and S Inc. 01-01-908 0.0000 365 0.0590 6 Regular
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency

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 0.8810 1.1040 May 0.9100 1.1000 Sep 0.9690 1.3500
Feb 0.8370 1.2120 Jun 0.9850 1.2210 Oct 0.8830 1.0500
Mar 0.8310 1.0430 Jul 1.0220 1.2700 Nov 0.8740 1.0850
Apr 0.8820 1.1150 Aug 1.0200 1.2350 Dec 0.8700 1.1030

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
Tuckaseigee River 0.9140 365 1.3500 11.2000 SY50 10.0000

* 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
Tuckaseigee River 85 Yes Tuskasegee River (07-2) Jackson Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   ,
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
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency

Western Carolina University can only supply a small portion of the Tuckaseigee WSA system during an emergency situation.

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Tuckaseigee WP 1.5000 Yes Yes Tuckaseigee
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002?  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?  Yes

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.0270 May 0.9790 Sep 1.1670
Feb 0.9840 Jun 0.8800 Oct 1.0570
Mar 0.9700 Jul 0.8960 Nov 1.1190
Apr 1.0150 Aug 0.9600 Dec 1.0740

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,850
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   518
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020214 0.5000 0.0000 0.0980 0.3840 Scotts Creek Tuskasegee River (07-2)
NC0039578 1.5000 1.5000 0.8640 1.7260 Tuckaseigee Tuskasegee River (07-2)
NC0063321 0.0000 0.0000 0.0510 0.0000 East Fork Chattooga River Tuskasegee River (07-2)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 Receiving 0.3050 365 0.0000

4-D contains sewer service connections with private water sources.

5. Planning

Projections
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Year-Round Population 6,000 7,680 9,780 12,500
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.3080 0.4500 0.8000 1.2500
Commercial 0.2910 0.4500 0.8500 1.3000
Industrial 0.0530 0.0500 0.0500 0.0500
Institutional 0.1640 0.1500 0.2500 0.4000
System Process 0.0050 0.0070 0.0120 0.0180
Unaccounted-for 0.0810 0.1000 0.2000 0.3000

Year-Round population is considered the total population served for year-round and seasonal populations.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Surface Water Supply 11.2000 11.2000 11.2000 11.2000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 11.2000 11.2000 11.2000 11.2000
Service Area Demand 0.9020 1.2070 2.1620 3.3180
Sales 0.0120 0.0710 0.0710 0.0710
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.9140 1.2780 2.2330 3.3890
Demand as Percent of Supply 8% 11% 20% 30%

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 51 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.    

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

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   

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

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  1997 LWSP, 2002 Billing and Usage Reports.

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:   Distribution system has several deficits related to transmission and storage. TWSA Water Distribution System has integrated four independent water systems all using potable water from one 8" line from the WTP. Storage tanks cannot be taken off line for extended maintenance. TWSA is developing a PER necessary to seek funding for a 12" transmission line and two new storage tanks which will allow system operations the ability to more effectively service customers. The proposed projects are dependent on funding availability.

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.