Mars Hill

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

Incomplete

Water System Name:	Mars Hill		PWSID:	01-58-010
Mailing Address:	P.O. Box 368 Mars Hill, NC 28754		Ownership:	Municipality

Contact Person:	Travis Shook		Title:	ORC Water Plant
Phone:	828-680-2112		Cell/Mobile:	--

Secondary Contact:	Jason Riddle			Phone:	828-206-2370
Mailing Address:	,	Cell/Mobile:		--

Distribution System

Line Type	Size Range (Inches)	Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement	6-8	20.00 %
Cast Iron	6	15.00 %
Ductile Iron	6-8	65.00 %

What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines? 19 Miles

How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002? 11,100 Feet

How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002? 8,000 Feet

How many meters were replaced in 2002? 0

How old are the oldest meters in this system? 15 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? 1.5800 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, 12 Months or more

Does this system have a valve exercise program? No, None

Does this system have a cross-connection program? No

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? No

Water Conservation

What type of rate structure is used? Flat

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
French Broad River (05-2)	0 %

County(s)	% of Service Population
Madison	0 %

What was the year-round population served in 2002? 3,050

Has this system acquired another system since last report?

Water Use by Type

Type of Use	Metered Connections	Metered Average Use (MGD)
Residential	715	0.0970
Commercial	71	0.0180
Industrial	2	0.0030
Institutional	35	0.0650

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)? 0.0220 MGD

25 of the metered connections for Institutional is Mars Hill College.

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

	Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)
Jan	0.1690	May	0.1960	Sep	0.1820
Feb	0.1690	Jun	0.1960	Oct	0.1820
Mar	0.1870	Jul	0.1940	Nov	0.1860
Apr	0.1870	Aug	0.1940	Dec	0.1860

Surface Water Sources

Stream	Reservoir	Average Daily Withdrawal		Maximum Day Withdrawal (MGD)	Available Raw Water Supply		Usable On-Stream Raw Water Supply Storage (MG)
Stream	Reservoir	MGD	Days Used	Maximum Day Withdrawal (MGD)	MGD	* Qualifier	Usable On-Stream Raw Water Supply Storage (MG)
Big Laurel CreekCarter Cove R	Carter Cove Reservoir	0.0000	0	0.0000	0.0780	SY20	2.0000
Big Laurel CreekPoplar Cove R	Popular Cove Reservoir	0.2270	365	0.3310	0.2780	SY20	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
Big Laurel CreekCarter Cove R	Carter Cove Reservoir	0	Yes	French Broad River (05-2)	Madison		Emergency
Big Laurel CreekPoplar Cove R	Popular Cove Reservoir	1	Yes	French Broad River (05-2)	Madison		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? Yes

Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins? No

Water Treatment Plants

Plant Name	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Is Raw Water Metered?	Is Finished Water Ouput Metered?	Source
Mars Hill WTP	0.6000	Yes	Yes	Big Laurel Creek Reservoirs (2)

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? No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

	Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)
Jan	0.1750	May	0.1450	Sep	0.1540
Feb	0.1680	Jun	0.1310	Oct	0.1670
Mar	0.1790	Jul	0.1330	Nov	0.1790
Apr	0.1420	Aug	0.1260	Dec	0.1530

How many sewer connections does this system have? 558

How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have? 234

Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years? Yes

Wastewater Permits

Permit Number	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Design Capacity (MGD)	Average Annual Daily Discharge (MGD)	Maximum Day Discharge (MGD)	Receiving Stream	Receiving Basin
NC0057151	0.4250	0.4250	0.1540	0.2300	Gabriels Creek	French Broad River (05-2)
NC0083712	0.0000	0.0000	0.0220	0.0310	Lagoon near Big Laurel Creek	French Broad River (05-2)
WQ004298	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	Land application	French Broad River (05-2)

WQ004298 Land application NC0083712 Lagoon at WTP NC0057151 Mars Hill WWTP.

5. Planning

Projections

	2002	2010	2020	2030
Year-Round Population	3,050	3,450	3,970	4,570
Seasonal Population	0	0	0	0

Residential	0.0970	0.1100	0.1270	0.1460
Commercial	0.0180	0.0200	0.0230	0.0270
Industrial	0.0030	0.0040	0.0040	0.0050
Institutional	0.0650	0.0730	0.0800	0.0920
System Process	0.0220	0.0280	0.0320	0.0360
Unaccounted-for	0.0220	0.0260	0.0300	0.0340

Future Supply Sources

Source Name	PWSID	Source Type	Additional Supply	Year Online	Year Offline	Type
Ground water well	01-58-010	Ground	0.0000	0		Emergency

Town needs to have a specific plan for obtaining additional water supply for regular use.

Only plan for additional water at this time is to drill a ground water well on town property at the WTP for future emergency supply.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

	2002	2010	2020	2030
Surface Water Supply	0.2780	0.2780	0.2780	0.2780
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)	0.2780	0.2780	0.2780	0.2780
Service Area Demand	0.2270	0.2610	0.2960	0.3400
Sales	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Future Sales		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Demand (MGD)	0.2270	0.2610	0.2960	0.3400
Demand as Percent of Supply	82%	94%	106%	122%

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 32 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? No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning? Water & Sewer master plan by McGill Associates.

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: Town needs to have a specific plan for obtaining additional water supply for regular use.

Only plan for additional water at this time is to drill a ground water well on town property at the WTP for future emergency supply.

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