East Arcadia, Town of

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

Complete

Water System Name: East Arcadia, Town of   PWSID: 03-09-050
Mailing Address:1472 East Arcadia Rd.
Riegelwood, NC 28456		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Leonard HallTitle:Contract ORC
Phone:910-655-4388Cell/Mobile:910-622-6932
 
Secondary Contact:John Malone (NCRWA) Phone:336-780-0786
Mailing Address:
, 		Cell/Mobile:336-780-0786
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 2-8 20.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 80.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   15 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   42 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?   0.0750 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, As Needed
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   No
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?   Yes

NCRWA provides leak detection for the Town as Needed. Operations staff also visually check for leaks when working in the system.

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?   Yes

Emergency interconnection with Bladen County (West) water system. The system does not read water meters and charges its customers based on a fixed flat fee.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Bladen99 %
Columbus1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   590
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Population based on NCDEQ Drinking Water Watch website 609P/240C. Town connections down to 232 total x 2.54p/h = 589.28 rounded to 590.

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 230 0.0112
Commercial 0 0.0000 2 0.0136
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0010 MGD

The Town no longer reads its residential/commercial meters, it instead charges a flat rate to each customer. The estimated average use is calculated by taking the average median historical residential use (~10%) and median commercial use (~12%) between 2017 - 2021 of Total Source water production. A meter replacement program and associated billing software upgrade is currently in the final stages (May 2025).

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
Bladen Co WD (West Bladen) 03-09-055 0.0000 0 0.0000 2028 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Sandy Field Water System 70-24-024 0.0204 366 0.0300 2040 Yes Yes 4 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 0.1314 May 0.1186 Sep 0.1021
Feb 0.1069 Jun 0.1097 Oct 0.1092
Mar 0.0863 Jul 0.1254 Nov 0.1126
Apr 0.1089 Aug 0.1079 Dec 0.1130

Source meters are not read daily and therefore cannot determine max day use.

Ground Water Sources
Name or Number Average Daily Withdrawal (MGD) Max Day Withdrawal (MGD) 12-Hour Supply
(MGD)		 CUA Reduction Year Offline Use Type
MGD Days Used
Well # 1 0.0618 366 0.2500 Regular
Well # 2 0.0000 0 0.1300 2012 Emergency
Well # 3 0.0494 366 0.2200 Regular
Ground Water Sources (continued)
Name or Number Well Depth (Feet) Casing Depth
(Feet)		 Screen Depth (Feet) Well Diameter (Inches) Pump Intake Depth (Feet) Metered?
Top Bottom
Well # 1 160 140 0 20 8 127 Yes
Well # 2 180 136 20 8 145 Yes
Well # 3 195 175 10 10 8 150 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   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
Bladen Co WD (West Bladen) 03-09-055 0.0000 0 0.0000 2020 Yes Yes 6 Emergency

The Town of East Arcadia has an emergency use connection with Bladen County (West) water system. No water was used in 2024.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   232
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

The Town of East Arcadia does not operate a wastewater collection or treatment system.

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 590 603 536 478 427 382
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0112 0.0114 0.0101 0.0090 0.0080 0.0071
Commercial 0.0136 0.0138 0.0123 0.0109 0.0097 0.0086
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0010 0.0010 0.0010 0.0015 0.0020 0.0030
Unaccounted-for 0.0650 0.0660 0.0590 0.0539 0.0496 0.0471

Projections based on an overall 1.42% annual negative growth rate. An increase in 2030 population is expected due to completion of a planned 21 lot development.
Projected unaccounted for water is expected to be reduced due to new meter installation for the whole system. The large bulk water meters to Town of Sandyfield are also expected to be replaced or calibrated in the next year.

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 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700
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) 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700
Service Area Demand 0.0908 0.0922 0.0824 0.0753 0.0693 0.0658
Sales 0.0204 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.1112 0.1222 0.1124 0.1053 0.0993 0.0958
Demand as Percent of Supply 24% 26% 24% 22% 21% 20%

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 19 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?   No Changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   None

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

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:   None.

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.