Sanford

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: Sanford   PWSID: 03-53-010
Mailing Address:PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Victor CzarTitle:Assistant City Manager
Phone:919-777-1118Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Paul Weeks Phone:919-777-1119
Mailing Address:PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 14.00 %
Cast Iron 6-16 3.10 %
Ductile Iron 6-36 9.80 %
Galvanized Iron 2-4 0.40 %
Other 16-24 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 6-12 71.70 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   655 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   28,459 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   152
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?   467
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   5.5500 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, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 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?   Decreasing Block, Flat/Fixed
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0076 MGD   For how many connections?   1
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   No

In the short term, there is no system capable of providing Sanford's water needs nor does the infrastructure exist to convey it. Long term options for emergency connection are being investigated by the City in collaboration with the Western Intake Partners treatment facility, currently in design, and infrastructure connections from the recent merger with the Town of Pittsboro.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)60 %
Deep River (02-2)40 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Lee99 %
Chatham1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   53,833
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   Yes

While Sanford (TriRiver Water) merged with the Town of Pittsboro effective July 1, 2024, infrastructure connecting the two systems is not yet complete.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 20,238 2.2200 0 0.0000
Commercial 2,124 1.3600 0 0.0000
Industrial 39 0.4400 0 0.0000
Institutional 58 0.5500 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   1.5600 MGD

System process water - 1.04MGD (blowoffs) + 0.52 MGD (NPDES discharge at the WTP) = 1.56 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
Chatham County Asbury 40-19-010 0.5100 365 1.5000 2024 Yes Yes 8-12 Regular
Chatham County North Water System 03-19-126 0.0000 0 0.5000 Yes Yes Emergency
Goldston-Gulf 03-19-025 0.1000 365 0.2500 2020 Yes Yes 10 Regular
Town of Broadway 03-53-015 0.1000 365 0.3000 2012 Yes Yes 10 Regular
Utilities, Inc. (Carolina Trace) 03-53-101 0.2400 365 0.2890 1996 Yes Yes 12 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 7.3970 8.8340 May 7.8480 9.0670 Sep 8.1900 9.6900
Feb 7.2610 8.4600 Jun 8.9410 9.9670 Oct 8.1590 8.9050
Mar 7.2850 8.7450 Jul 8.7030 10.2060 Nov 7.8240 8.8370
Apr 7.5810 8.9380 Aug 8.7510 9.6770 Dec 7.5420 8.6990

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
Cape Fear Yarborough Lake 7.9570 365 0.0000 12.6000 SY50 200.0000

* 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
Cape Fear Yarborough Lake 3,100 Yes Cape Fear River (02-3) Lee Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   60 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?   Yes
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
Chatham County North Water System 03-19-126 0.0000 0 0.5000 Yes Yes Emergency
Triangle J Mutual Aid Contract 00-00-000 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes No Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
City of Sanford WTP 12.0000 Yes Yes Cape Fear River
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 5.3600 May 4.0680 Sep 5.5750
Feb 3.6470 Jun 3.3680 Oct 3.6430
Mar 4.6270 Jul 4.0240 Nov 3.2350
Apr 3.7580 Aug 5.2780 Dec 3.1710

How many sewer connections does this system have?   12,028
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   9,996
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The City is exploring a 6 MGD expansion at Big Buffalo Water Reclamation Facility. Preliminary engineering has been completed and a speculative limits from DWR received. We will be starting design in the next 2 years.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0024147 WWTP 12.0000 12.0000 4.1460 19.9620 Deep River Deep River (02-2)
WQ0000543 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0163 various - sludge Deep River (02-2)
WQ0020248 WWTP 1.0080 1.0080 0.0076 City of Sanford Golf Course Deep River (02-2)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Goldston Gulf 03-19-025 Receiving 0.0300 365 0.0650

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 53,833 55,305 63,601 73,141 84,112 85,794
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 2.2200 2.3800 2.7381 3.1488 3.6211 3.6008
Commercial 1.3600 1.5900 1.8270 2.0721 2.4865 2.9838
Industrial 0.4400 0.5580 0.6360 0.7150 0.8940 0.9730
Institutional 0.5500 0.5970 0.6210 0.6460 0.6720 0.6980
System Process 1.5600 1.4807 1.5547 1.6324 1.7141 1.8000
Unaccounted-for 0.8579 0.9245 1.0324 1.1496 1.3138 1.4073
Future Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Contract Pipe Size(s) (Inches) Use Type
MGD Year Begin Year End
Fuquay-Varina 03-92-055 6.0000 2026 2044 36 Regular
Fuquay-Varina 03-92-055 8.0000 2045 2049 36 Regular
Fuquay-Varina 03-92-055 10.0000 2050 2054 36 Regular
Fuquay-Varina 03-92-055 11.0000 2055 36 Regular
Holly Springs 03-92-010 4.0000 2026 36 Regular
Pittsboro 03-19-015 2.0000 2027 24 Regular

Sanford, Fuquay-Varina, and Holly Springs have partnered in the construction of an 18 mgd expansion at the Sanford Water Plant and will continue to expand the facility as the need arises.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Cape Fear River 03-53-010 Surface 18.0000 2026 Regular
Cape Fear River 03-53-010 Surface 12.0000 2040 Regular
Cape Fear River 03-53-010 Surface 6.0000 2060 Regular
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.6000 12.6000 12.6000 12.6000 12.6000 12.6000
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 18.0000 30.0000 30.0000 36.0000 36.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 12.6000 30.6000 42.6000 42.6000 48.6000 48.6000
Service Area Demand 6.9879 7.5302 8.4092 9.3639 10.7015 11.4629
Sales 0.9474 2.3390 2.3390 2.3390 2.3390 2.3390
Future Sales 12.0000 12.0000 16.0000 17.0000 17.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 7.9353 21.8692 22.7482 27.7029 30.0405 30.8019
Demand as Percent of Supply 63% 71% 53% 65% 62% 63%

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 41 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?  Yes, The City participated in the Jordan Lake Partnership to develop a consolidated plan with regard to water requirements for its members. The City is also in discussions with the Western Intake Partners in how best to collaborate for future water supply needs for the region in the future. Additionally, the City is partnering with Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs on a joint expansion of the Sanford water filtration facility.

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.