Broad River Water Authority

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0500 MGD

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Surface Water Sources

* 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)

Water Purchases From Other Systems

Water Treatment Plants

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

5. Planning

Projections

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 47 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?   Our demand as a percent of supply appears high due to the model utilizing the maximum contractual amount in our sales agreements. Our projections for actual sales through contracts will remain similar to current sales for the foreseeable future. Another consideration is that our sales to Polk (then to Inman Campobello Water District) could decrease given that ICWD is building their own WTP on the N Pacolet River.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   BRWA along with Polk County and Inman Campobello Water District are currently working with an engineering firm to locate suitable property in Rutherford and/or Polk Counties along the Green River for a future potential raw water intake. This study should be complete in 2026. Plans are to jointly purchase property over the next 5 years.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Master Plan was completed in 2023. It evaluated major projects included in our CIP which were determined by our Asset Management Plan. PER studies for the WTP and the Poors Ford Pump Station were both completed in 2024. Engineering design to be complete at end of FY 2025 focuses on 3 phases (1- firm capacity/ redundancy at 12 MGD, 2- increased capacity to full withdraw of 13 MGD, and 3 - increased capacity to 18 MGD with additional raw water source). $2.3 million budgeted in FY 25 for design alone. Probable Costs for phase 1 (firm capacity/ redundancy at 12 MGD) is $15 million with contingency. BRWA would need to borrow funds if this project happens within the next 5 years.

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:   BRWA has no identified deficiencies or needed improvements at this time. BRWA is investigating long term improvements to the WTP and the Poors Ford pump station that could exceed $15 M to improve the efficiency and redundancy of the system.