Kill Devil Hills

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: Kill Devil Hills   PWSID: 04-28-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1719
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Alfred BurtonTitle:Water Plant Supervisor
Phone:252-480-4088Cell/Mobile:252-216-7298
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 2-10 19.98 %
Ductile Iron 4-16 1.94 %
Other 16 0.24 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-16 77.84 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   81 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?   1,352
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   12 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   73
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.8500 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, Semi-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?   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
Albemarle Sound (12-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Dare100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   7,852
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2024? (if applicable)   45,000 ( Jun Jul Aug )
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 6,534 1.0401 0 0.0000
Commercial 434 0.0691 0 0.0000
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.)?   0.0249 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
Dare County Regional 04-28-030 0.0000 0 0.0000 2036 Yes Yes 10 Emergency
Nags Head 04-28-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2036 No Yes 8 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 0.8302 0.9230 May 1.4784 1.7600 Sep 1.5405 1.9910
Feb 0.8302 0.8980 Jun 2.0242 2.2350 Oct 1.2631 1.4480
Mar 0.9765 1.1420 Jul 2.0512 2.3450 Nov 1.0540 1.1660
Apr 1.2323 1.3590 Aug 1.8559 2.1200 Dec 0.9462 1.0230

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
Dare County Regional 04-28-030 1.3417 366 3.0000 2036 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Nags Head 04-28-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2036 No No 8 Emergency

The contract with Dare County is much greater than the current demand. It is written int the contract that if the facility has exceeded 90% for two consecutive days and the town has exceeded its allocations the town must pay to add additional treatment trains.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0291 May 0.0316 Sep 0.0389
Feb 0.0269 Jun 0.0354 Oct 0.0304
Mar 0.0359 Jul 0.0402 Nov 0.0333
Apr 0.0284 Aug 0.0524 Dec 0.0255

How many sewer connections does this system have?   224
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   6,469
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
NC0025313 CS 0.0700 0.0700 0.0340 0.0518 O.A. discharges to KDHWWTP Albemarle Sound (12-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 7,852 8,359 9,139 9,993 10,927 11,947
Seasonal Population 45,000 48,333 52,848 57,784 63,182 69,084
 
Residential 1.0401 1.0979 1.2005 1.3126 1.4353 1.5693
Commercial 0.0691 0.0729 0.0797 0.0872 0.0953 0.1042
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 0.0249 0.0263 0.0288 0.0314 0.0344 0.0376
Unaccounted-for 0.2076 0.1781 0.1930 0.2091 0.2266 0.2456
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000 3.0000
Service Area Demand 1.3417 1.3752 1.5020 1.6403 1.7916 1.9567
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) 1.3417 1.3752 1.5020 1.6403 1.7916 1.9567
Demand as Percent of Supply 45% 46% 50% 55% 60% 65%

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 132 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?   We are currently using increasing-block rate structure. We also use water auditing and meter replacement programs to help manage future water supply needs.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Additional information regarding water supply planning is available at www.kdhnc.com/water

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Additional information regarding water supply planning is available at www.kdhnc.com/water

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, We participate with the Town of Nags Head and Dare County

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  We currently used our Town of Kill Devil Hills 2022 Water System Master Plan

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.