Elkin

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: Elkin   PWSID: 02-86-020
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 857
Elkin, NC 28621		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Travis ButcherTitle:Public Works Utilities Director
Phone:336-258-8915Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Michelle Wood Phone:336-258-8915
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 857
Elkin, NC 28621		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-16 31.00 %
Cast Iron 6-16 16.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 5.00 %
Galvanized Iron 3/4-2 3.00 %
Other 3/4-2 5.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 40.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   67 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   300 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   86
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   27 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   46
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.9000 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

The Town of Elkin continues to remove lead goosenecks and replace old galvanized service lines with plastic pipe.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, As Needed
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?   Yes

The Town of Elkin uses listening devices along with data loggers to locate leaks in the system. The town also uses information from the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority. When YVSA cameras a sewer line they may discover a water leak that's getting into the sewer system and not surfacing. We continue to replace lead and galvanized services every year. we also enlist the help of the NCRWA if needed.

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?   0
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

The Town of Elkin has an interconnection with the Town of Jonesville. They can supply Elkin with 750 GPM in an emergency.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Surry93 %
Wilkes7 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   4,076
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Population is from North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 1,585 0.2011 0 0.0000
Commercial 422 0.1735 60 0.0090
Industrial 8 0.2469 13 0.0120
Institutional 53 0.0902 8 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0550 MGD

Non metered connections include all buildings that have fire sprinkler systems. 375 fire hydrants in town of Elkin.

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 Jonesville 02-99-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2047 No Yes 8 Emergency
Town of Ronda 01-97-050 0.0452 365 0.0500 2050 Yes Yes 8 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 0.9680 1.3290 May 0.9860 1.1870 Sep 1.0090 1.2110
Feb 0.9580 1.2880 Jun 1.0480 1.1870 Oct 0.9480 1.3600
Mar 0.9680 1.2090 Jul 1.0370 1.3270 Nov 0.9650 1.1900
Apr 1.0130 1.3890 Aug 1.0250 1.1810 Dec 0.9010 1.2640

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
Elkin Creek Elkin 0.9493 365 0.0000 5.8000 SY20 0.0000
Yadkin River Elkin 0.0000 0 0.0000 40.8000 F 0.0000

* 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
Elkin Creek Elkin 34 No Yadkin River (18-1) Surry Regular
Yadkin River Elkin 833 No Yadkin River (18-1) Surry Emergency
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   63 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

There are no meters in place to measure water pumped from creek to reservoir, it is estimated based on daily water usage.

The annual average daily water usage is determined by the meter at the WTP that records flow from the reservoir.

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 Jonesville 02-99-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2047 No Yes 8. Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Elkin MUNICIPAL WTP 3.0000 Yes Yes ELKIN 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?  
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 0.9870 May 0.9740 Sep 0.8290
Feb 0.7560 Jun 0.7060 Oct 0.8460
Mar 0.8850 Jul 0.7390 Nov 0.7820
Apr 0.7830 Aug 0.7730 Dec 0.9310

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,689
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   185
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

he Town of Elkin does not look after the sewer. For any information on future expansion or any questions pertaining to wastewater, contact the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority: (336) 835-9819.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority 00-00-000 Discharging 0.8340 365 1.8000
Jonesville 02-99-010 Receiving 0.1710 365
Ronda 01-97-050 Receiving 0.0240 365

Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority collects wastewater from Elkin, Jonesville, and Ronda. There are no metering devices in place to measure wastewater flow. Billing information from each town is used to provide this information.

Since wastewater from Jonesville and Ronda is collected by the Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority, those wastewater flows have been removed from this plan

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 4,076 4,150 4,480 4,600 4,840 5,020
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2011 0.2400 0.2445 0.2450 0.2460 0.2470
Commercial 0.1825 0.2740 0.2750 0.2760 0.2770 0.2780
Industrial 0.2589 0.3375 0.3395 0.3405 0.3420 0.3435
Institutional 0.0902 0.0990 0.0995 0.1000 0.1005 0.1010
System Process 0.0550 0.0900 0.0900 0.0900 0.0900 0.0900
Unaccounted-for 0.1139 0.2233 0.2250 0.2256 0.2264 0.2272
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000
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) 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000 5.8000
Service Area Demand 0.9016 1.2638 1.2735 1.2771 1.2819 1.2867
Sales 0.0451 0.0500 0.0500 0.0500 0.0500 0.0500
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.9467 1.3138 1.3235 1.3271 1.3319 1.3367
Demand as Percent of Supply 16% 23% 23% 23% 23% 23%

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 49 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.