First Craven Sanitary District

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

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Water System Name: First Craven Sanitary District   PWSID: 04-25-040
Mailing Address:PO Box 608
Bridgeton, NC 28519		Ownership:District
 
Contact Person:Edward Riggs Jr.Title:Manager
Phone:252-633-6500Cell/Mobile:252-671-0457
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 4-10 4.00 %
Other 2-10 4.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 92.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   93 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   150 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   60
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   20 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   31
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.6000 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

Sewer Service is not provided by First Craven Sanitary District, sewer service is provided by the Town of Bridgeton (approximately 275 accounts) and the City of New Bern (approximately 120 accounts). All other accounts, except for 31 active accounts in 2024, were served by private individual septic systems. Examples of outdoor water use meters include irrigation meters and metered services to water animals.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Annually
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?   Uniform
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

First Craven Sanitary District has two emergency connections with Craven County Water System (NC 04-25-055).

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Neuse River (10-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Craven100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   6,360
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 2,486 0.3370 0 0.0000
Commercial 117 0.0230 0 0.0000
Industrial 10 0.0110 0 0.0000
Institutional 25 0.0030 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0860 MGD

In 2024, the total groundwater pumped was 192.738 MG and the Water Treatment Plant produced 173.141 MG. In 2024, First Craven Sanitary District billed for 136.5746 MG.

System process water included 12.924 MG of backwash discharge, 1.25 MG used during the water treatment process, 7.95 MG of estimated storage tank overflow, and 9.24 MG of estimated flushing.

The metered water billed and system process water accounts for 87.1% of the water pumped. The 12.9% unaccountable water loss is due to leaks, slow or inaccurate meters, fire department use, line breaks, theft, and other uses

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
Craven County 04-25-055 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 6 , 8 Emergency

First Craven Sanitary District has two emergency connections with Craven County Water System. In 2024, these two connections were not used and no water was sold between the two systems.

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 0.4773 0.6620 May 0.5454 0.7230 Sep 0.5285 0.7090
Feb 0.5013 0.6710 Jun 0.6865 0.8660 Oct 0.5180 0.6830
Mar 0.5052 0.6560 Jul 0.5450 0.7410 Nov 0.4902 0.6730
Apr 0.5275 0.6420 Aug 0.5344 0.7190 Dec 0.4624 0.5850

The total withdrawal from the 3 wells in 2024 was 192.738 MG, or an average daily withdrawal of 0.527 MGD.

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
1 0.2607 302 0.4950 0.5040 CUA0 Regular
2 0.2113 138 0.4740 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
3 0.2886 294 0.4630 0.5400 CUA0 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
1 118 91 111 12 72 Yes
2 118 91 111 12 61 Yes
3 130 98 125 12 65 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes

Combined, the 3 wells have a 12-hour capacity of 1.476 MG. The 12-hour capacity of the water treatment plant to produce water is only 0.720 MG.

Due to water quality, the operation of well #2 has been reduced.

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
Craven County 04-25-055 0.0000 0 No No 6 , 8 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
First Craven Sanitary District 1.3680 Yes Yes 3 groundwater wells in the Castle Hayne Aquifer
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?  Yes

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0310 May 0.0340 Sep 0.0380
Feb 0.0320 Jun 0.0450 Oct 0.0350
Mar 0.0330 Jul 0.0370 Nov 0.0340
Apr 0.0360 Aug 0.0390 Dec 0.0320

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   2,212
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

First Craven does not provide sewer service. Some customers on our system are provided public sewer service by the City of New Bern and the Town of Bridgeton. Most customers are on private septic systems.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0060321 WWTP 0.1200 0.7200 0.0355 0.0840 Tributary to Duck Creek Neuse River (10-1)

The NPDES permit allows backwash water to be discharged from the water treatment plant.

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 6,360 6,700 7,510 8,260 9,010 9,760
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.3370 0.3540 0.3970 0.4370 0.4770 0.5170
Commercial 0.0230 0.0240 0.0270 0.0300 0.0330 0.0350
Industrial 0.0110 0.0120 0.0130 0.0140 0.0160 0.0170
Institutional 0.0030 0.0030 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040 0.0050
System Process 0.0860 0.0900 0.1010 0.1120 0.1220 0.1320
Unaccounted-for 0.0666 0.0699 0.0785 0.0864 0.0944 0.1022

In 2024, the treatment capacity (in a 12 hour day) of the water plant was 0.720 MGD. In 2024, the water treatment plant produced on average 0.474 MGD with a peak day of 0.790 MG.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Addition of 2 wells and WTP upgrades 04-25-040 Ground 0.5000 2030 Regular

It is estimated that additional wells and a water treatment plant upgrade, or a second treatment plant, will be needed around 2030 to supply water to the service area of the District. This upgrade is predicted to supply the District's water needs beyond 2040.

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 1.4760 1.4760 1.4760 1.4760 1.4760 1.4760
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.4760 1.9760 1.9760 1.9760 1.9760 1.9760
Service Area Demand 0.5266 0.5529 0.6205 0.6834 0.7464 0.8082
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) 0.5266 0.5529 0.6205 0.6834 0.7464 0.8082
Demand as Percent of Supply 36% 28% 31% 35% 38% 41%

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 53 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 Water Treatment Plant has a capacity (for a 12 hour day) of 0.720 MGD. As average demand approaches this point, future upgrades and additions to the Water Treatment Plant will be needed.

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.