Gates Co

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: Gates Co   PWSID: 04-37-020
Mailing Address:PO Box 148
Gatesville, NC 27938		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Jonathan ArnoldTitle:Public Utilities Director
Phone:252-287-5957Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 4-6" 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12" 99.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   400 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2002?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2002?   264,000 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2002?   50
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   23 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?   0.9000 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?   No, None
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, None
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   No
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?   One-Charge
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
Chowan River (04-1)0 %
Albemarle Sound (12-1)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Gates0 %
What was the year-round population served in 2002?   9,044
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 3,400 0.6520 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 1 0.0300 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0000 MGD

(1) During the year 2002 we built a 400,000 gallon storage tank and installed approximately 40 miles of water mains. The flushing and filling of tank and lines caused a good percentage of this unaccounted for water.

(2) The Institutional connections for Gates County are 4 connections billed as 1 connection to the Gates County Board of Education.

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
Chowan Co 04-21-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency
Gatesville 04-37-010 0.0300 365 0.0000 6 Regular
Perquimans Co 04-72-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency

We have a verbal agreement between our counties that we will share water in case of an 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 0.7900 0.9400 May 0.9070 1.2310 Sep 0.8140 0.9840
Feb 0.7790 0.9770 Jun 1.0880 1.3450 Oct 0.8510 1.0080
Mar 0.7600 1.0000 Jul 0.9440 1.1480 Nov 0.8230 0.9260
Apr 0.8100 1.0130 Aug 0.9820 1.2020 Dec 0.8170 0.9180

The Average Daily Use and Maximum Daily Use was read from the Master Meter at the Water Treatment Plant daily at 9:00am.

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
Number 1 Well 0.2890 365 0.000 0.2700 Regular
Number 2 Well 0.2880 365 0.000 0.3900 Regular
Number 3 Well 0.2880 365 0.000 0.7700 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
Number 1 Well 420 400 400 420 12 195 Yes
Number 2 Well 400 400 220 400 12 165 Yes
Number 3 Well 375 345 345 375 12 140 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No, None
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   No

(1) On our Number 2 Well the information given may be confusing. We have two screens in this well. One screen is located at 220 feet and it is a 10 foot screen. Then we have a casing. At 380 feet we have another 10 foot screen that brings the total well depth to 400 feet.

(2) In mid 2002 we started monitoring the withdrawals and days the three wells were being used. Therefore the answer is unknown for average daily withdrawals and maximum daily withdrawals because there is not a completed year of data.

(3) Number 1-3 Wells Average Daily Withdrawal was determined by dividing the 2002 Average Annual Daily Water Use among the three wells.

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
Chowan Co 04-21-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency
Perquimans Co 04-72-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 6 Emergency

We do not have a written contract but in the case of an emergency they will share their water.

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Gates Co Water Plant 1.4000 Yes Yes Groundwater (three deep wells)
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

We call our water plant a water treatment plant but in reality we do not treat any water, we only add chlorine as a disinfectant.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,401
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

We do not have a wastewater discharge permit and we do not have any wastewater.

5. Planning

Projections
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Year-Round Population 9,044 9,904 10,778 11,533
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.6520 0.7230 0.7870 0.8420
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0300 0.0330 0.0360 0.0390
System Process 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unaccounted-for 0.1530 0.0720 0.0790 0.0840

(1) The institutional projections have been updated to account for growth approximate to the residential projections.

(2) Typically, water supply systems should be less than 10% for unaccounted-for water projections. The projections for 2010-2050 are in agreement with this guideline and with the 1997 LWSP estimated unaccounted-for water use. The significantly higher 2002 unaccounted-for estimated water use is a result of the installation and subsequent flushing and filling of a 400,000 gallon storage tank and approximately 40 miles of water mains.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2002 2010 2020 2030
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 1.4300 1.4300 1.4300 1.4300
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.4300 1.4300 1.4300 1.4300
Service Area Demand 0.8350 0.8280 0.9020 0.9650
Sales 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.8650 0.8580 0.9320 0.9950
Demand as Percent of Supply 60% 60% 65% 70%

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 72 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?  none

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:   At this time we do not see any increase in needs that we cannot handle.

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.