Lexington

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: Lexington   PWSID: 02-29-010
Mailing Address:28 West Center Street
Lexington, NC 27292		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Thomas JohnsonTitle:Water Resources Utility Director
Phone:336-248-3930Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Reed Blackburn Phone:336-248-3930
Mailing Address:28 West Center St
Lexington, NC 27292		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-24 6.09 %
Cast Iron 2-24 57.79 %
Ductile Iron 3-24 26.39 %
Galvanized Iron 2 0.32 %
Other 1 0.02 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 3/4-8 9.39 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   200 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   400 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   4,150 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   4,750
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?   2,608
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   5.0000 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, Monthly
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?   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/Fixed
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0000 MGD   For how many connections?   3
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
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Davidson100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   19,898
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 7,663 0.8722 0 0.0000
Commercial 1,169 0.6403 0 0.0000
Industrial 43 0.4828 0 0.0000
Institutional 12 0.0219 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.2131 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
Davidson Water, Inc. 02-29-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 8,12 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 2.8304 4.0690 May 2.9220 3.5360 Sep 3.1041 3.8140
Feb 2.6382 3.1160 Jun 3.3617 4.2130 Oct 2.9010 3.3940
Mar 2.6287 3.2420 Jul 3.5805 4.2280 Nov 2.6743 3.1670
Apr 2.7899 3.4190 Aug 3.2834 3.9240 Dec 2.5160 2.9630

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
Abbotts Creek Lake Thom-A-Lex 2.9400 365 0.0000 6.9500 SY20 1,980.0000

* 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
Abbotts Creek Lake Thom-A-Lex 70 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Davidson Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, As Needed
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
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
Davidson Water, Inc 02-29-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 8, 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Lexington Water Plant 1 5.3000 Yes Yes Lake Thom-A-Lex
Lexington Water Plant 2 4.0000 Yes Yes Lake Thom-A-Lex
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 5.0000 May 4.4000 Sep 2.8000
Feb 3.4000 Jun 2.4000 Oct 2.3000
Mar 4.3000 Jul 2.4000 Nov 2.3000
Apr 3.1000 Aug 3.3000 Dec 2.6000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   9,213
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   930
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
NC0055786 WWTP 6.5000 6.5000 3.3000 11.8000 Abbotts Creek Yadkin River (18-1)
WQ0016165 WWTP 0.0090 0.0090 0.0043 non-discharge Yadkin River (18-1)
WQ0023213 WWTP 0.3000 0.3000 0.0000 non-discharge Yadkin River (18-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 19,898 21,000 22,000 23,250 24,400 25,400
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.8722 1.0100 1.0700 1.1200 1.1700 1.2000
Commercial 0.6403 0.6400 0.6700 0.7000 0.7400 0.7800
Industrial 0.4828 0.9200 0.9600 1.0100 1.0600 1.1000
Institutional 0.0219 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200
System Process 0.2131 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000
Unaccounted-for 0.7017 0.8322 0.8739 0.9155 0.9604 0.9958
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500
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) 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500 6.9500
Service Area Demand 2.9320 3.6222 3.7939 3.9655 4.1504 4.2958
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) 2.9320 3.6222 3.7939 3.9655 4.1504 4.2958
Demand as Percent of Supply 42% 52% 55% 57% 60% 62%

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 44 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?  

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 City of Lexington has entered into a professional services contract for AMI program. Meter replacements are currently under way and hope to be completed by late Spring 2025. AMI Program should detect and address system irregularities and improve data.

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.