Kinston

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: Kinston   PWSID: 04-54-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 339
Kinston, NC 28502		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Stephen MillerTitle:Public Services Director
Phone:252-939-3303Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Joey pittman Phone:252-939-3286
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 339
Kinston, NC 28502		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 10.00 %
Cast Iron 6-18 15.70 %
Ductile Iron 6-18 35.30 %
Galvanized Iron 1-3 9.60 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-16 29.40 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   259 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   8,715 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   200
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   9 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?   4.2500 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

Replacement involved work in the Lawrence Hgts project.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Daily
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 2 Years or More
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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
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

Interconnection with North Lenoir Water Corporation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Neuse River (10-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Lenoir100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   27,500
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 11,138 2.0639 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 28 1.8718 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1100 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
Deep Run Water Corporation 04-54-030 0.0000 0 0.0000 9999 Yes No 12 Regular
North Lenoir Water Corporation 04-54-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 2099 Yes 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 4.3236 6.0489 May 4.4845 6.2728 Sep 4.5207 5.9467
Feb 4.0908 5.2849 Jun 4.5847 7.1865 Oct 4.2909 5.4856
Mar 4.0567 5.7496 Jul 4.5723 5.8982 Nov 4.2342 5.7180
Apr 4.4144 6.1812 Aug 4.4167 5.7022 Dec 4.3118 5.6637

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 0.1604 65 0.4280 0.1650 CUA25 Regular
1,3 0.0000 0 0.0000 CUA0 Regular
10 0.0000 0 0 0.2520 CUA25 Regular
11 0.5330 221 1.2370 0.7200 CUA25 Regular
12 0.4913 114 0.9940 0.7416 CUA25 Regular
13 0.2966 98 0.7680 0.3240 CUA25 Regular
14 0.1959 104 0.4680 0.4680 CUA25 Regular
16 0.1448 28 0.3190 0.5490 CUA25 Regular
18 0.0993 57 0.2130 0.4680 CUA25 Regular
20 0.0292 36 0.0320 0.0396 CUA25 Regular
21 0.3092 152 0.7710 0.3384 CUA25 Regular
23 0.0000 0 0 0.2980 CUA25 Emergency
24 0.0000 0 0 0.5940 CUA25 Emergency
3 0.1874 63 0.3560 0.1440 CUA25 Regular
4 0.2710 105 0.7960 0.4680 CUA25 Regular
5 0.2627 139 0.6900 0.2880 CUA25 Regular
6 0.3133 111 0.8110 0.3240 CUA25 Regular
7 0.3286 71 0.8110 0.2736 CUA25 Regular
8 0.3433 51 0.8380 0.6120 CUA25 Regular
9 0.2806 147 0.7900 0.4960 CUA25 Regular
NRWASA-Kinston 0.0000 0 0.0000 0.0000 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
1 360 205 356 12 247 Yes
1,3 Yes
10 415 250 412 10 274 Yes
11 420 302 370 10 234 Yes
12 490 270 485 10 237 Yes
13 395 302 395 8 195 Yes
14 405 240 388 12 200 Yes
16 325 271 325 6 210 Yes
18 330 270 320 12 138 Yes
20 312 183 270 6 168 Yes
21 439 379 429 14 320 Yes
23 453 300 375 14 0 No
24 509 282 388 14 0 No
3 365 315 365 8 273 Yes
4 520 390 515 10 230 Yes
5 443 230 433 10 220 Yes
6 483 230 447 10 190 Yes
7 445 215 440 10 236 Yes
8 527 316 482 10 197 Yes
9 482 272 482 10 245 Yes
NRWASA-Kinston Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
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
North Lenoir Water Corporation 04-54-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 2099 Yes No 8 Emergency
NRWASA 60-54-001 3.0656 366 3.0705 2048 Yes Yes 36 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 4.7150 May 4.4240 Sep 6.0820
Feb 3.9300 Jun 3.5330 Oct 6.0070
Mar 4.8180 Jul 6.0540 Nov 3.7830
Apr 4.7490 Aug 9.0780 Dec 3.9010

How many sewer connections does this system have?   9,007
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,520
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
NC0024236 WWTP 11.8500 11.8500 5.0912 20.1600 neuse river Neuse River (10-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Greene County Regional Water 04-40-106 Receiving 0.0074 366 0.3000
Town of Cove City 04-25-045 Receiving 0.0037 366 0.1000
Town of Dover 04-25-025 Receiving 0.0749 366 0.1000

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 27,500 28,000 28,500 29,000 29,500 30,000
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 2.0639 2.1000 2.1500 2.1800 2.2100 2.2400
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 1.8718 2.0000 2.2000 2.3000 2.4000 2.5000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.1100 0.1100 0.1100 0.1100 0.1100 0.1100
Unaccounted-for 0.3452 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500 0.3500
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
City of Kinston Banked Water 04-54-010 Ground 1.1500 2025 2039 Regular
City of Kinston Banked Water 04-54-010 Ground 1.2500 2040 2049 Regular
City of Kinston Banked Water 04-54-010 Ground 1.4500 2050 2052 Regular

The demand/supply (D/S) percentage for 2024 is 91%, exceeding the 80% ratio considered by DEQ to be the minimum needed for adequate planning purposes. However, as of April 2025, Kinston has 15,113,258,600 gallons of banked under the CCPCUA program which can be counted towards its total available supply. This Banked Water, shown under 'Future Supplies', has been applied to reduce the D/S ratios to less than 80% from 2025 through 2050.

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 1.7432 1.7432 1.7432 1.7432 1.7432 1.7432
Purchases 3.0705 3.0705 3.0705 3.0705 3.0705 3.0705
Future Supplies 1.1500 1.2500 1.4500 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 4.8137 5.9637 6.0637 6.2637 4.8137 4.8137
Service Area Demand 4.3909 4.5600 4.8100 4.9400 5.0700 5.2000
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) 4.3909 4.5600 4.8100 4.9400 5.0700 5.2000
Demand as Percent of Supply 91% 76% 79% 79% 105% 108%

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 75 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.    Kinston is promoting web portal access for customers to view their water usage in 15 minute intervals so they can determine usage by specific household appliances and the presence of leaks. Our long-term water demand dropped from 82 gpd last year to 75 gpd this year.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   We will continue encouraging retrofits for older appliances/plumbing fixtures and discouraging the use of potable water for irrigation.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Kinston has the option to increase purchased water amounts from the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority. The NRWASA surface water plant is currently operating at about 50% of capacity.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   None of the practices involve any capital investments. A financial analysis will be required should we decide to increase our purchased water allotment from NRWASA.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Kinston participated in city and county master plans in the 1990's and 2000's. As a member of the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority, Kinston continues to participate in the decisions of NRWASA to ensure a viable water supply for our region in the future.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  1995 City of Kinston Water Supply Master Plan
2000 Lenoir County Water System Master Plan
2006 City of Kinston Comprehensive Well Study

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:   Kinston has continued replacing aging water infrastructure and has recently completed a new condition study of our distribution system. Right now we are faced with the challenges of the EPA's lead service regulations. Although we have not had any lead level exceedances in many years, we will now be forced to spend millions of dollars replacing service lines instead of investing that money in full system upgrades. Next will be PFAS regulations that will force NRWASA and members like Kinston to invest in additional treatment processes to remove PFAS, instead of requiring the industries that created to the problem to pay for the remediation.

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.