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 Arnold		Title:	Public Utilities Director
Phone:	252-287-5957		Cell/Mobile:	--

Secondary Contact:	Mike Houston			Phone:	919-812-6088
Mailing Address:	, NC 28525	Cell/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 2022? 0 Feet

How many feet of new water mains were added during 2022? 0 Feet

How many meters were replaced in 2022? 0

How old are the oldest meters in this system? 43 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? 1.0500 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. Yes

Gates County's water system is designed for 45 psi. During peak times or occurrences when the Fire Department has to use a hydrant the area around the hydrant being use experience low pressure.

Programs

Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants? No

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? 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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Sub-Basin(s)	% of Service Population
Chowan River (04-1)	100 %

County(s)	% of Service Population
Gates	100 %

What was the year-round population served in 2022? 12,200

Has this system acquired another system since last report? No

Water Use by Type

Type of Use	Metered Connections	Metered Average Use (MGD)
Residential	4,638	0.6000
Commercial	0	0.0000
Industrial	0	0.0000
Institutional	0	0.0000

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

Gates County currently has approximately 1000 meters that are not working and are billed at the flat rate of 2000 gallons. Also a large portion of the remaining 3,638 meters are 40+ years old and are not reading accurately. Due to the current issue with Gates County's water meters is the reason for the high total of unaccounted water. The County is planning on funding meter replacement project in 2023.

Water Sales

Purchaser	PWSID	Average Daily Sold (MGD)	Days Used	Contract			Required to comply with water use restrictions?	Pipe Size(s) (Inches)	Use Type
Purchaser	PWSID	Average Daily Sold (MGD)	Days Used	MGD	Expiration	Recurring	Required to comply with water use restrictions?	Pipe Size(s) (Inches)	Use Type
Chowan Co	04-21-015	0.0000	0	0.0000	2022	No	Yes	6	Emergency
Perquimans Co	04-72-025	0.0000	0	0.0000	2022	No	Yes	6	Emergency

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

	Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)		Average Daily Use (MGD)
Jan	0.8470	May	0.8510	Sep	1.0310
Feb	0.7490	Jun	1.0360	Oct	0.9470
Mar	0.8000	Jul	1.0410	Nov	0.8840
Apr	0.8290	Aug	0.9960	Dec	0.9540

Ground Water Sources

Name or Number	Average Daily Withdrawal (MGD)		Max Day Withdrawal (MGD)	12-Hour Supply (MGD)	CUA Reduction	Year Offline	Use Type
Name or Number	MGD	Days Used	Max Day Withdrawal (MGD)	12-Hour Supply (MGD)	CUA Reduction	Year Offline	Use Type
Number 1 Well	0.1300	365		0.2700			Regular
Number 2 Well	0.3500	334		0.3900			Regular
Number 3 Well	0.4500	365		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?
Name or Number	Well Depth (Feet)	Casing Depth (Feet)	Top	Bottom	Well Diameter (Inches)	Pump Intake Depth (Feet)	Metered?
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,

Does this system have a wellhead protection program? No

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
Seller	PWSID	Average Daily Purchased (MGD)	Days Used	MGD	Expiration	Recurring	Required to comply with water use restrictions?	Pipe Size(s) (Inches)	Use Type
Chowan Co	04-21-015	0.0000	0	0.0000	2022	No	Yes	6	Emergency
Perquimans Co	04-72-025	0.0000	0	0.0000	2022	No	Yes	6	Emergency

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 2022? Yes

If yes, was any water conservation implemented? Yes

Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2022? Yes

If yes, was any water conservation implemented? Yes

Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years? No

Gates County Water System exceeded 80% and 90% of capacity for more than 5 consecutive days due to a large number of leaks throughout Gates County's Water System. Gates County is actively repairing leaks to conserve water loss.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

	Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)
Jan	0.0089	May	0.0117	Sep	0.0096
Feb	0.0115	Jun	0.0021	Oct	0.0119
Mar	0.0143	Jul	0.0035	Nov	0.0122
Apr	0.0117	Aug	0.0032	Dec	0.0111

How many sewer connections does this system have? 6

How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have? 4,632

Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years? Yes

Wastewater Permits

Permit Number	Type	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Design Capacity (MGD)	Average Annual Daily Discharge (MGD)	Maximum Day Discharge (MGD)	Receiving Stream	Receiving Basin
WQ0000267	WWTP	0.0550	0.0550	0.0093		Land Application	Chowan River (04-1)

5. Planning

Projections

	2022	2030	2040	2050	2060	2070
Year-Round Population	12,200	12,300	12,400	12,500	12,600	12,700
Seasonal Population	0	0	0	0	0	0

Residential	0.6000	0.8000	0.8000	0.8000	0.8000	0.8000
Commercial	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
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	0.0000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000
Unaccounted-for	0.3003	0.1000	0.1000	0.1000	0.1000	0.1000

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

	2022	2030	2040	2050	2060	2070
Surface Water Supply	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Ground Water Supply	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300
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)	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300	1.4300
Service Area Demand	0.9003	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000
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)	0.9003	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000	1.1000
Demand as Percent of Supply	63%	77%	77%	77%	77%	77%

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 49 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:

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