Richmond County

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: Richmond County   PWSID: 03-77-109
Mailing Address:PO Box 504
Rockingham, NC 28380		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Lee P. ButlerTitle:Water Plant Superintendent
Phone:910-997-8339Cell/Mobile:910-206-3098
 
Secondary Contact:Bryan Land Phone:910-997-8211
Mailing Address:po box 504
rockingham, NC 28380		Cell/Mobile:910-206-3098
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 30.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-24 10.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 5.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-14 55.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   400 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002?   2,500 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2002?   250
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?   4.7500 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, 2-6 Months
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, None
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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Decreasing
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
Yadkin River (18-1)0 %
Lumber River (09-1)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Richmond0 %
What was the year-round population served in 2002?   15,850
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 6,285 1.1150 0 0.0000
Commercial 83 0.0890 0 0.0000
Industrial 14 0.6410 0 0.0000
Institutional 32 0.7650 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0400 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
City of Rockingham 03-77-015 1.7000 213 2.0000 8, 12 Regular
Ellerbe 03-77-020 0.1750 365 0.2200 12 Regular
Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 14,16 Emergency

Water sales contract ending 2006 with Rockingham is assumed to be renewed and continued.

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 2.5500 4.2050 May 3.1100 4.8590 Sep 4.2300 4.9490
Feb 2.2700 3.6460 Jun 4.4100 5.5080 Oct 2.9600 5.0500
Mar 1.9600 4.3190 Jul 3.7100 5.9580 Nov 3.8600 4.5500
Apr 2.7700 4.6190 Aug 4.2400 6.0360 Dec 2.5200 4.0370

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
Pee Dee River Blewett Falls Lake 3.4000 344 8.0000 8.0000 C 10,427.0000

* 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
Pee Dee River Blewett Falls Lake 6,821 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Richmond Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   ,
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   Yes
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   Yes

1992 water suppply plan for Richmond County has contract amount of 8 mgd as the water supply available from Blewett Falls Lake that is owned by Progress Energy (CP&L in 1992).

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
Anson County 03-04-010 0.8010 365 2.5000 20 Regular
Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0400 365 0.0000 12,14 Regular

Water purchase contracts with Hamlet and Anson County are assumed to go on as an available water supply for regular use.

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Richmond County 6.7700 Yes Yes Blewett Falls Lake
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2002?  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 0.0790 May 0.0420 Sep 0.0950
Feb 0.0850 Jun 0.0380 Oct 0.1060
Mar 0.0720 Jul 0.0040 Nov 0.1000
Apr 0.0680 Aug 0.0090 Dec 0.0800

How many sewer connections does this system have?   180
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   6,300
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
NC 0081281 0.0000 0.0000 0.1760 0.0000 Pee Dee River Yadkin River (18-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Rockingham 03-77-015 Discharging 0.0630 365 0.0000

Mill Village of Cordova wastewater discharged to City of Rockingham

5. Planning

Projections
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Year-Round Population 15,850 18,000 20,000 22,000
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.1150 1.2600 1.4000 1.5400
Commercial 0.0890 0.1000 0.1100 0.1200
Industrial 0.6410 0.7300 0.8100 0.8900
Institutional 0.7650 0.8700 0.9700 1.0600
System Process 0.0400 0.0500 0.0500 0.0600
Unaccounted-for 0.2283 0.2600 0.2900 0.3200
Future Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Contract Pipe Size(s) (Inches) Use Type
MGD Year Begin Year End
Wallace Water Company South Car 0.1000 2004 10 Regular
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Surface Water Supply 8.0000 8.0000 8.0000 8.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 2.5400 2.5400 2.5400 2.5400
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 10.5400 10.5400 10.5400 10.5400
Service Area Demand 2.8783 3.2700 3.6300 3.9900
Sales 1.1671 2.2200 2.2200 2.2200
Future Sales 0.1000 0.1000 0.1000
Total Demand (MGD) 4.0454 5.5900 5.9500 6.3100
Demand as Percent of Supply 38% 53% 56% 60%

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 70 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?   

1992 water suppply plan for Richmond County has contract amount of 8 mgd as the water supply available from Blewett Falls Lake that is owned by Progress Energy (CP&L in 1992).

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.