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 39.40 %
Ductile Iron 4-24 7.80 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 1.80 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-14 51.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   540 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   9,400 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   76
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   17 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?   6.1000 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, Monthly
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No
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?   Decreasing 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
Yadkin River (18-1)98 %
Lumber River (09-1)2 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Richmond100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   19,495
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 7,556 1.1760 0 0.0000
Commercial 168 0.8110 0 0.0000
Industrial 76 0.7100 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.3030 MGD

Institutional is part of the Commercial/Industrial numbers.

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 0.8630 286 0.3330 2012 Yes Yes 8, 12 Regular
Ellerbe 03-77-020 0.0730 365 0.2200 2012 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2012 Yes Yes 14,16 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 4.4370 May 4.0350 Sep 4.5680
Feb 3.9110 Jun 4.6390 Oct 4.4780
Mar 3.7740 Jul 5.2900 Nov 4.2670
Apr 4.0850 Aug 4.8670 Dec 4.2630

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 4.3990 365 0.0000 28.0000 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?   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?   Yes

The Northen portion of the system has discharge to the Lumber River Basin through septic tanks and sewer collection.

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 0.0000 0 0.8000 2019 No Yes 20 Emergency
Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2012 No Yes 12,14 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Richmond County 9.2000 Yes Yes Blewett Falls Lake
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 0.0770 May 0.0700 Sep 0.1680
Feb 0.2230 Jun 0.0720 Oct 0.0340
Mar 0.1980 Jul 0.0700 Nov 0.0240
Apr 0.0720 Aug 0.1030 Dec 0.0270

How many sewer connections does this system have?   130
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   7,548
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
NC0081281 WTP 0.5000 0.5000 0.0000 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 0.0950 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 19,495 21,317 22,382 23,501 24,676 25,910
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.1760 1.2170 1.2780 1.3420 1.4090 1.4790
Commercial 0.8110 1.0450 1.0987 1.1650 1.1950 1.2250
Industrial 0.7100 0.6850 0.6950 0.7150 0.7250 0.7350
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.3030 0.0284 0.0384 0.0484 0.0584 0.0684
Unaccounted-for 0.6398 0.3454 0.3572 0.3709 0.3809 0.3912

There was little change to the population so based on a flat population growth, we have kept projections used in 2023 for Richmond County.

Projected unaccounted-for demand was adjusted to 8% of total demand which is the historical average.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000 28.0000
Service Area Demand 3.6398 3.3208 3.4673 3.6413 3.7683 3.8986
Sales 0.7472 1.0830 1.0830 1.0830 1.0830 1.0830
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 4.3870 4.4038 4.5503 4.7243 4.8513 4.9816
Demand as Percent of Supply 16% 16% 16% 17% 17% 18%

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 60 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?  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.