Bald Head Island Utilities

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: Bald Head Island Utilities   PWSID: 04-10-130
Mailing Address:PO Box 3009
Bald Head Island, NC 28461		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Joseph P. McCannTitle:Public Services Director
Phone:910-457-7351Cell/Mobile:910-269-6483
 
Secondary Contact:Nate Lindsay Phone:910-269-5718
Mailing Address:256 Edward Teach Ext..
Bald Head Island, NC 28461		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Galvanized Iron 2-10 3.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 97.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   29 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   24 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   82
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?   178
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.4000 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 Years or More
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, 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?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Increasing Block, Other
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.1617 MGD   For how many connections?   1331
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
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Brunswick100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   3,291
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2024? (if applicable)   10,000 ( )
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 1,321 0.1628 0 0.0163
Commercial 163 0.0554 23 0.0324
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.)?   0.0724 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 0.2198 May 0.2758 Sep 0.2402
Feb 0.0894 Jun 0.3816 Oct 0.2870
Mar 0.1160 Jul 0.4103 Nov 0.2492
Apr 0.1854 Aug 0.4695 Dec 0.2020

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
Central #1 0.0100 245 0.0180 Regular
Central #2 0.0165 365 0.0273 Regular
Contractor Well 0.0190 365 0.0316 Regular
Edward Teach #1 0.0130 365 0.0208 Regular
Edward Teach #2 0.0222 215 0.0360 Regular
Federal #1 0.0123 365 0.0252 Regular
Federal #2 0.0170 365 0.0230 Regular
Federal #3 0.0177 365 0.0266 Regular
Laughing Gull 0.0200 335 0.0237 Regular
Maintenance Well 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
Muscadine #1 0.0183 365 0.0288 Regular
Muscadine #2 0.0177 365 0.0259 Regular
Office Well 0.0103 335 0.0223 Regular
Public Safety 0.0097 335 0.0295 Regular
Public Works 0.0130 335 0.0309 Regular
Royal James #1 0.0070 335 0.0187 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
Central #1 62 52 52 62 2 55 Yes
Central #2 58 48 48 58 4 Yes
Contractor Well 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Edward Teach #1 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Edward Teach #2 62 52 52 62 2 Yes
Federal #1 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Federal #2 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Federal #3 52 46 46 52 2 Yes
Laughing Gull 64 54 54 64 2 Yes
Maintenance Well Yes
Muscadine #1 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Muscadine #2 61 51 51 61 4 Yes
Office Well 62 52 52 62 2 Yes
Public Safety 52 45 45 52 2 49 Yes
Public Works 54 46 46 54 2 Yes
Royal James #1 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   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
Brunswick County Public Utilities 04-10-045 0.1935 365 0.5000 2031 Yes Yes 6.5 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Village of BHI Utilities 0.3600 Yes No Ground Water
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?  No
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?  No
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 0.0949 May 0.1412 Sep 0.3093
Feb 0.0900 Jun 0.1935 Oct 0.1842
Mar 0.1152 Jul 0.2394 Nov 0.1335
Apr 0.1221 Aug 0.2140 Dec 0.0998

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,276
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   14
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

McKim and Creed Engineers are engaged to lead the VBHI WWTP expansion from 300,000 GPD to 650,000 GPD.
September 2024, the VBHI WWTP experienced high flows during a weather event PTC#8.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0085553 WTP 0.0860 0.0860 0.0000 0.1000 Bald Head Island Marina Basin Cape Fear River (02-3)
WQ0000193 WWTP 0.3000 0.4000 0.1617 Reuse and Infiltration Lagoons Cape Fear River (02-3)

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 3,291 3,300 3,320 3,325 3,330 3,335
Seasonal Population 10,000 10,500 10,600 10,700 10,700 10,750
 
Residential 0.1791 0.1956 0.1956 0.1958 0.1958 0.1959
Commercial 0.0878 0.0320 0.0320 0.0325 0.0325 0.0325
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 0.0724 0.0091 0.0091 0.0092 0.0092 0.0093
Unaccounted-for 0.0595 0.1510 0.1510 0.1515 0.1515 0.1516
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 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883
Purchases 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883
Service Area Demand 0.3988 0.3877 0.3877 0.3890 0.3890 0.3893
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) 0.3988 0.3877 0.3877 0.3890 0.3890 0.3893
Demand as Percent of Supply 45% 44% 44% 44% 44% 44%

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 54 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?   

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.