Stanly Co

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

Provisional

Water System Name: Stanly Co   PWSID: 01-84-035
Mailing Address:1000-1 N 1st Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Duane WingoTitle:Utilities Director
Phone:704-986-3686Cell/Mobile:704-221-4291
 
Secondary Contact:Stanly County Utilities Operat Phone:704-986-3686
Mailing Address:1000-12 N First Street
Albemarle, NC 28001
Cell/Mobile:704-221-4291
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 10.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-16 20.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 70.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   277 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   10,400 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   722
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?   170
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.0500 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

Footage this year are based off the Water GIS Map Updates which are highly accurate. Past mileage was done by historical estimates before the GIS Maps got updated to current accuracy levels.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, As Needed
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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Uniform
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
Rocky River (18-4)75 %
Yadkin River (18-1)25 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Stanly99 %
Cabarrus1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   19,202
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2024? (if applicable)   300 ( May Jun Jul Aug )
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 6,760 0.8000 0 0.0000
Commercial 565 0.2100 0 0.0000
Industrial 3 0.1900 0 0.0000
Institutional 22 0.1100 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0670 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
Oakboro, Town of 01-84-020 0.3104 365 1.0000 2034 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Stanfield - Big Lick Road Love Chapel 20-84-006 0.0214 365 0.0800 2026 Yes Yes 6-12 Regular
Town of Stanfield - Polk Ford/Renee Ford Rd 20-84-008 0.0596 365 0.0800 2026 Yes Yes 6-12 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 1.7458 May 2.1984 Sep 2.3815
Feb 1.9281 Jun 2.3855 Oct 2.2820
Mar 1.6172 Jul 2.2201 Nov 2.3024
Apr 2.0526 Aug 2.4128 Dec 1.8916

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
Albemarle 01-84-010 2.0505 365 3.0000 2018 Yes Yes 2-16 Regular
Norwood 01-84-015 0.0726 365 0.0750 9999 Yes Yes 2-12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.9038 May 1.4418 Sep 1.3769
Feb 1.1534 Jun 0.9572 Oct 0.9829
Mar 1.8112 Jul 1.0447 Nov 0.9656
Apr 1.1006 Aug 1.5295 Dec 1.2568

How many sewer connections does this system have?   775
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,425
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

West Stanly WWTP Expansion Project is awaiting final land acquisition before proceeding to bid in summer of 2025. Expansion is to 2.5 MGD from existing facility which has a discharge permit of 1.2 MGD. Discharge is from West Stanly WWTP and Badin WWTP and includes discharges to City of Albemarle or Town of Norwood WWTP

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)
Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)
Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0043532 WWTP 1.2000 3.2000 0.6941 3.1000 Rocky River Rocky River (18-4)
NC0074756 WWTP 0.5500 1.4000 0.3456 1.5000 Little Mountain Creek Yadkin River (18-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Albemarle 01-84-010 Discharging 0.3000 365 0.2617
Town of Norwood 01-84-015 Discharging 0.0158 365 0.0730
Big Lick Road 20-84-006 Receiving 0.0000 365 0.4858
Oakboro 01-84-020 Receiving 0.2082 365 0.2700
Polk Ford/Renee Ford 20-84-008 Receiving 0.1339 365 0.1329

Both city of Locust and Town of Stanfield Discharge into Big Lick Forcemain. Big Lick should be changed to just City of Locust. Stanly County is in the process of acquiring the City of Locust Sewer Collection by 1//1/2026. Polk/Renee Ford should be changed to Town of Stanfield.

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 19,202 21,000 25,600 31,206 34,500 38,110
Seasonal Population 300 310 320 330 340 350
 
Residential 0.8000 1.1420 1.3630 1.6980 1.8760 2.0730
Commercial 0.2100 0.2578 0.3142 0.3830 0.4669 0.5422
Industrial 0.1900 0.5800 0.6406 0.7077 0.7818 0.8635
Institutional 0.1100 0.2932 0.3239 0.3577 0.3952 0.4365
System Process 0.0670 0.0669 0.0718 0.0872 0.0932 0.1070
Unaccounted-for 0.3500 0.1182 0.1384 0.1641 0.1734 0.1806
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Badin Lake 01-84-010 Surface 0.0000 2040 2090 Regular
City of Albemarle 01-84-010 Purchase 3.0000 2030 Regular

Stanly County may build their own WTP if an agreement can not be completed with the City of Albemarle

Stanly County is in negotiation with the City of Albemarle. They are waiting on City of Concord to make a commitment for 5 MGD so they can adequately size the intake structure projected contracts.

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 3.0750 3.0750 3.0750 3.0750 3.0750 3.0750
Future Supplies 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.0750 6.0750 6.0750 6.0750 6.0750 6.0750
Service Area Demand 1.7270 2.4581 2.8519 3.3977 3.7865 4.2028
Sales 0.3903 1.1600 1.1600 1.1600 1.1600 1.1600
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.1173 3.6181 4.0119 4.5577 4.9465 5.3628
Demand as Percent of Supply 69% 60% 66% 75% 81% 88%

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 42 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.    We are working in discussion with the City of Albemarle to increase the water sales contract. They are currently waiting on the City of Concord to commit to a 5MGD purchase so construction on the new intake structure can be sized for all future needs. Discussion are ongoing and Stanly County is working on other options such as the construction of our own Water Treatment Facility on Badin Lake.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   We are actively replacing water meters in increase revenues and account for all water used. We actively tracking leaks in the GIS System and utilize testing to confirm water leaks are occurring in the system. We have approached the Town of Norwood about DBP level in the water supply and have petitioned them to better treat the water supply in order to reduce the need to excessive flushing of water mains.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   We have the option to pursue constructing a new water treatment facility on Badin Lake.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   We are in the process of completing a new water master plan this coming year which will better address these issues.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, We have participated in the Yadkin River Basin Association Meetings,

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.