Orange-Alamance

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: Orange-Alamance   PWSID: 03-68-020
Mailing Address:P O Box 187
Mebane, NC 27302		Ownership:Non-Profit
 
Contact Person:Charlie Wayne PoreTitle:General Manager
Phone:919-563-6212Cell/Mobile:336-213-8666
 
Secondary Contact:Faye Metcalf Phone:--
Mailing Address:5900 US 70, P O Box 187
Mebane, NC 		Cell/Mobile:336-213-8666
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 58.00 %
Cast Iron 6-12 1.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 40.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   126 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?   17
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   10 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?   0.8000 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?   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?   Yes
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?   Yes

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Haw River (02-1)70 %
Neuse River (10-1)30 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Alamance70 %
Orange30 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   9,398
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 3,646 0.5200 0 0.0000
Commercial 111 0.0350 0 0.0000
Industrial 9 0.0050 0 0.0000
Institutional 39 0.0240 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0310 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
Hillsborough 03-68-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Mebane 02-01-018 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Town of Swepsonville 30-01-005 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 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 0.6909 1.2460 May 0.7544 0.9710 Sep 0.6985 1.1190
Feb 0.6584 0.8270 Jun 0.8186 1.1350 Oct 0.7699 1.0840
Mar 0.6976 1.0910 Jul 0.7495 1.0370 Nov 0.6893 0.9850
Apr 0.7314 0.9430 Aug 0.7516 1.1020 Dec 0.6756 0.9190

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
Kimrey #2 0.0000 0 0.1000 Regular
Kimrey #3 0.0000 0 0.0910 Regular
Well #1 0.0856 29 0.1160 0.0970 Regular
WTP #4 0.0000 0 0.000 0.0570 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
Kimrey #2 430 107 20 294 8 294 Yes
Kimrey #3 525 112 60 399 8 399 Yes
Well #1 540 49 75 365 8 365 Yes
WTP #4 800 64 60 396 8 396 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   No
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
Eno River Corporation Lake 0.3185 194 0.5350 0.3700 SY20 19.0000

* 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
Eno River Corporation Lake 40 Yes Neuse River (10-1) Orange Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 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
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
Haw River 02-01-020 0.5554 366 0.8000 2044 Yes Yes 6 Regular
Hillsborough 03-68-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Mebane 02-01-018 0.3260 1 No Yes 12 Emergency
Town of Swepsonville 30-01-005 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Orange-Alamance 0.9040 Yes Yes Eno 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 0.0180 May 0.0200 Sep 0.0136
Feb 0.0220 Jun 0.0186 Oct 0.0116
Mar 0.0258 Jul 0.0145 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0170 Aug 0.0170 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   415
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,231
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
NC0082759 WTP 0.0284 0.0284 0.0148 0.1800 Eno River Neuse River (10-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 9,398 9,598 9,798 9,998 10,198 10,398
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.5200 0.5279 0.5389 0.5499 0.5609 0.5719
Commercial 0.0350 0.0371 0.0378 0.0386 0.0394 0.0401
Industrial 0.0050 0.0053 0.0054 0.0055 0.0056 0.0057
Institutional 0.0240 0.0242 0.0244 0.0247 0.0249 0.0252
System Process 0.0310 0.0320 0.0330 0.0340 0.0350 0.0360
Unaccounted-for 0.1169 0.1321 0.1371 0.1420 0.1468 0.1517

Due to current increases in customers, we are projecting similar increases in future years.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700
Ground Water Supply 0.3450 0.3450 0.3450 0.3450 0.3450 0.3450
Purchases 0.8000 0.8000 0.8000 0.8000 0.8000 0.8000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.5150 1.5150 1.5150 1.5150 1.5150 1.5150
Service Area Demand 0.7319 0.7586 0.7766 0.7947 0.8126 0.8306
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) 0.7319 0.7586 0.7766 0.7947 0.8126 0.8306
Demand as Percent of Supply 48% 50% 51% 52% 54% 55%

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 55 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?   Implement better record keeping procedures each month to reduce unaccounted-for water

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   If needed, Orange-Alamance can negotiate with the Town of Haw River to increase it's purchase amount agreement

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   General Manager will implement the demand management and supply planning.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Eno River Capacity Use Management Plan

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  2023 Local Water Supply Plan, Eno River Withdrawal & Water Use Reports, State Monthly Operational Reports, Monthly Log Sheets and River Flow Gauge, Billing Registers

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:   Sampling done and reported in a timely fashion to avoid 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.