Appalachian State University WTP

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: Appalachian State University WTP   PWSID: 01-95-101
Mailing Address:265 Dale Street
Boone, NC 28608		Ownership:State
 
Contact Person:Jason HarkeyTitle:Plant Supervisor
Phone:828-262-3197Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Daniel Gryder Phone:828-262-8784
Mailing Address:265 Dale Street
Boone, NC 28608		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 16 30.00 %
Cast Iron 8-12 10.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-12 60.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   11 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   80 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   2,250 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   33 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?   2.5000 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, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Monthly
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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Other
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?   17,911
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 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 68 0.2493 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0158 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
Town of Boone 01-95-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2099 Yes 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 0.3030 0.5200 May 0.2680 0.5340 Sep 0.4560 1.4790
Feb 0.3470 0.5550 Jun 0.2740 0.7040 Oct 0.2760 0.6450
Mar 0.3090 0.5640 Jul 0.3010 0.4680 Nov 0.3370 0.5540
Apr 0.3770 0.5310 Aug 0.3310 0.6300 Dec 0.2680 0.4780

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
Howards Creek 0.0000 0 0.0000 2.0000 T 0.0000
Norris Branch Norris Branch 0.3210 366 0.0000 2.0000 T 300.0000

* 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
Howards Creek 50 No New River (11-1) Watauga Emergency
Norris Branch Norris Branch 4 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Regular
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?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No

Adjusted number days water withdrawn from Norris Branch Reservoir to 366 days.

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
Town of Boone 01-95-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2099 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
ASU Water Plant 2.0000 Yes Yes Norris Branch
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?  
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?  
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 0.0140 May 0.0110 Sep 0.0170
Feb 0.0140 Jun 0.0110 Oct 0.0140
Mar 0.0130 Jul 0.0120 Nov 0.0140
Apr 0.0150 Aug 0.0130 Dec 0.0120

How many sewer connections does this system have?   64
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   0
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

We are in the instillation stage of connecting wastewater discharge to the Town of Boone Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0044423 WTP 0.2000 0.2000 0.0133 Norris Branch New River (11-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Boone 01-95-010 Discharging 0.0000 0

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 17,911 18,411 18,911 19,411 19,911 20,411
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.2493 0.3500 0.4000 0.4500 0.5000 0.5500
System Process 0.0158 0.0200 0.0250 0.0300 0.0350 0.0400
Unaccounted-for 0.0559 0.0174 0.0199 0.0225 0.0250 0.0277

Projected unaccounted-for water was adjusted to 4% of total demand which is the historical average.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
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) 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
Service Area Demand 0.3210 0.3874 0.4449 0.5025 0.5600 0.6177
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) 0.3210 0.3874 0.4449 0.5025 0.5600 0.6177
Demand as Percent of Supply 16% 19% 22% 25% 28% 31%

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 0 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?   

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:   

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.