Moore County Public Utilities-Vass

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: Moore County Public Utilities-Vass   PWSID: 03-63-045
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1927
Carthage, NC 28327		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:C. Brian Patnode, PETitle:Public Works Director
Phone:910-947-4300Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Jon Horne Phone:910-947-4314
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1927
Carthage, NC 28327		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 9.00 %
Cast Iron 2-8 29.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 4.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 1.00 %
Other 1-10 7.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 50.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   20 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   1,300 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?   19 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   11
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

The 500,000gal East Moore Water District elevated tank provides water storage for the Vass system.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 2 Years or More
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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Increasing Block
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?   No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Moore100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   1,424
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 619 0.0809 0 0.0000
Commercial 90 0.0160 0 0.0000
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.)?   0.0100 MGD

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 0.0901 0.0000 May 0.0830 0.0000 Sep 0.1789 0.0000
Feb 0.1113 0.0000 Jun 0.1010 0.0000 Oct 0.1790 0.0000
Mar 0.1199 0.0000 Jul 0.1454 0.0000 Nov 0.1048 0.0000
Apr 0.0857 0.0000 Aug 0.1371 0.0000 Dec 0.1331 0.0000

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
East Moore Water District 50-63-011 0.1224 365 0.2000 2028 Yes Yes 6-10 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0640 May 0.0630 Sep 0.0690
Feb 0.0410 Jun 0.0780 Oct 0.0550
Mar 0.0660 Jul 0.0840 Nov 0.0580
Apr 0.0700 Aug 0.0560 Dec 0.0520

How many sewer connections does this system have?   482
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   227
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
WQCS00034 CS 0.2020 0.5040 0.0930 Aberdeen Creek Cape Fear River (02-3)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
MCPU - Vass 03-63-045 Discharging 0.0930 365 0.2000

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 1,424 1,580 1,834 2,129 2,470 2,867
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0809 0.0900 0.1040 0.1210 0.1400 0.1630
Commercial 0.0160 0.0180 0.0210 0.0240 0.0280 0.0320
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 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100
Unaccounted-for 0.0152 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000 0.2000
Service Area Demand 0.1221 0.1180 0.1350 0.1550 0.1780 0.2050
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) 0.1221 0.1180 0.1350 0.1550 0.1780 0.2050
Demand as Percent of Supply 61% 59% 68% 78% 89% 103%

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 57 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?   No changes

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No changes

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Moore County Long Term Water Supply Study was recently completed.

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:   Asset Inventory Assessment is currently being completed to determine aging infrastructure priorities such as cast iron pipe and meter replacement.

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.