Boone

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: Boone   PWSID: 01-95-010
Mailing Address:321 E. King Street
Boone, NC 28607		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Joshua EllerTitle:Deputy Public Works Director
Phone:828-268-6250Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mike Trivette Phone:828-268-6250
Mailing Address:321 E. King Street
Boone, NC 28607		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-12 15.00 %
Cast Iron 6-8 4.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-24 52.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 4-12 29.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   103 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   1,090 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   1,305 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   643
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?   11
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   6.1100 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

Inadequate system pressure resulted from the nearly system wide water loss experienced during Hurricane Helene.  This event affected portions of our water system for several days. 

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Semi-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?   Yes
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?   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
New River (11-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Watauga100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   20,017
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 5,397 0.5840 0 0.0000
Commercial 771 0.5470 0 0.0000
Industrial 12 0.0042 0 0.0000
Institutional 40 0.0090 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0025 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
Appalachain State University 01-95-101 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Blowing Rock 01-95-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 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 2.1200 3.0800 May 1.7620 2.2510 Sep 1.9800 3.9610
Feb 2.0560 2.4140 Jun 1.7010 1.8900 Oct 2.0830 3.8540
Mar 1.8290 2.1440 Jul 1.7180 2.0260 Nov 1.7360 1.9620
Apr 1.8760 2.2050 Aug 1.7480 2.1500 Dec 1.6810 2.1390

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
New River Greg Young Intake 1.8140 357 3.9610 4.0000 F 0.0000
South Fork 1.0330 29 2.1180 3.0000 F 0.0000
Winklers Creek 0.8070 2 0.8160 0.2400 F 60.0000

* 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
New River Greg Young Intake 102 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Regular
South Fork 18 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Regular
Winklers Creek 5 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Emergency
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
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 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
Appalachian State University 01-95-101 1.5000 2 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Blowing Rock 01-95-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Boone Water Plant 4.5000 Yes Yes Greg Young Intake, South Fork & Winklers Creek
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?  No
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?  No
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 2.5300 May 2.1700 Sep 2.8700
Feb 2.3800 Jun 1.8900 Oct 2.4100
Mar 2.4300 Jul 2.0100 Nov 2.2200
Apr 2.4800 Aug 2.1800 Dec 2.0900

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,125
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   115
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020621 WWTP 4.8200 4.8200 2.3000 10.8000 South Fork New River New River (11-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Appalachian State University 01-95-101 Receiving 0.1950 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 20,017 24,136 28,963 34,755 41,706 50,047
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.5840 0.6758 0.8110 0.9731 1.1678 1.4013
Commercial 0.5470 0.5503 0.5558 0.5614 0.5670 0.5727
Industrial 0.0042 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006 0.0006
Institutional 0.0090 0.0779 0.0861 0.0951 0.1050 0.1160
System Process 0.0025 0.0268 0.0296 0.0327 0.0361 0.0399
Unaccounted-for 0.7171 0.3762 0.4197 0.4691 0.5312 0.6014

The Projections Evaluation Tool was used to project demand estimates.

There was a very large increase (600%) in industrial demand from 2023 (0.0006 MGD) to 2024 (0.0042 MGD). The 2023 demand was used to start the projections for industrial demand.

There was a large decrease (89%) in institutional demand from 2023 (0.082 MGD) to 2024 (0.009 MGD). Based on the analysis, a reasonable 2024 demand would have been around 0.0734 MGD which is the number used to begin the projections for institutional demand.

There was a large decrease (90%) in process demand from 2023 (0.0250 MGD) to 2024 (0.0025 MGD). The 2023 demand was used to start the projections for process demand.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000 7.0000
Service Area Demand 1.8638 1.7076 1.9028 2.1320 2.4077 2.7319
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.8638 1.7076 1.9028 2.1320 2.4077 2.7319
Demand as Percent of Supply 27% 24% 27% 30% 34% 39%

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 29 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?   

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?  

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:   We replaced the Venturi meter at our Water Treatment Plant in 2024. The calibration has been incorrect through our SCADA system, producing an inaccurate number of unaccounted water. Staff are working with an Engineer to correct this issue and should have more accurate data for the 2025 LWSP update. It also appears that we may have an issue with our meter billing software producing inaccurate data that we will investigate further.

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.