Wrightsville Beach

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: Wrightsville Beach   PWSID: 04-65-020
Mailing Address:200 Parmele Blvd
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:William FayTitle:Assistant Public Works Director
Phone:910-256-7935Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Stephen Avant Phone:910-256-7935
Mailing Address:200 Parmele Blvd
Wrightsville beach, NC 28480		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-6 13.60 %
Cast Iron 6 19.80 %
Ductile Iron 6-8 9.90 %
Galvanized Iron 1-4 10.00 %
Other 14 0.30 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-12 46.40 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   30 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?   12
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?   750
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.0000 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

Elevated tank 1 capacity: 300,000 gallons
Elevated tank 2 capacity, 200,000 gallons
Water treatment center 2 ground storage tank (filled with purchased finished water from CFPUA): 500,000 gallons

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, As Needed
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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, 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

CFPUA

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
New Hanover100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   2,421
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2024? (if applicable)   28,000 ( May Jun Jul Aug Sep )
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 2,530 0.4230 0 0.0000
Commercial 148 0.2500 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 1 0.0090 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1100 MGD

We have 2 auto flushers in our system that flush water daily, for lengths of time dependent on demand. These flush points have meters on them so since much of our flush water is metered, it makes our unaccounted for amount smaller.

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 0.5500 0.7890 May 0.8730 1.1730 Sep 0.9500 1.1070
Feb 0.4760 0.5900 Jun 1.1930 1.5800 Oct 0.9140 1.3390
Mar 0.5740 0.9980 Jul 1.2150 1.7060 Nov 0.8910 2.3510
Apr 0.7630 0.8960 Aug 1.0410 1.3490 Dec 0.5490 0.8710

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
01 0.0110 261 0.1080 Regular
02 0.1650 358 0.3020 Regular
03 0.0210 225 0.1050 Regular
04 0.0640 312 0.1440 Regular
05 0.0570 111 0.1440 Regular
06 0.1300 365 0.2200 Regular
07 0.0620 365 0.2000 Regular
08 0.0050 100 0.1670 Regular
11 0.0000 0 0.1940 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
01 179 163 0 0 8 100 Yes
02 174 152 0 0 14 100 Yes
03 193 156 0 0 6 100 Yes
04 180 150 0 0 8 100 Yes
05 157 145 145 157 8 100 Yes
06 163 141 141 163 8 100 Yes
07 163 141 141 163 8 100 Yes
08 165 140 0 0 8 100 Yes
11 185 148 148 185 10 110 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
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
MGD Expiration Recurring
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority 04-65-010 0.3780 365 0.4110 2024 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
WTC 1 1.2340 Yes Yes Well 5, 6, 7, 8
WTC 2 0.3010 Yes Yes Well 11, CFPUA Interconnect
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?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.4360 May 0.6310 Sep 0.9300
Feb 0.5360 Jun 0.6440 Oct 0.6720
Mar 0.5640 Jul 0.7380 Nov 0.5410
Apr 0.5120 Aug 0.7780 Dec 0.3790

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,035
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   0
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
WQCS00311 CS 2.6000 4.0000 0.0000 1.7940 Cape Fear River Cape Fear River (02-3)

Wastewater discharge is included in the interconnection section of the plan.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority 04-65-010 Discharging 0.6130 365 2.0000

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 2,421 2,600 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700
Seasonal Population 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
 
Residential 0.4230 0.5304 0.5500 0.5500 0.5500 0.5500
Commercial 0.2500 0.3550 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700 0.3700
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0090 0.0090 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100
System Process 0.1100 0.1000 0.1000 0.1000 0.1000 0.1000
Unaccounted-for 0.0318 0.0523 0.0541 0.0541 0.0541 0.0542

Projected unaccounted-for demand was adjusted to 5% of total demand which is the historical average.

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 1.5840 1.5840 1.5840 1.5840 1.5840 1.5840
Purchases 0.4110 0.4110 0.4110 0.4110 0.4110 0.4110
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.9950 1.9950 1.9950 1.9950 1.9950 1.9950
Service Area Demand 0.8238 1.0467 1.0841 1.0841 1.0841 1.0842
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) 0.8238 1.0467 1.0841 1.0841 1.0841 1.0842
Demand as Percent of Supply 41% 52% 54% 54% 54% 54%

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 175 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.    We are merging systems with CFPUA in 2025.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   We are merging systems with CFPUA in 2025.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   We are merging systems with CFPUA in 2025.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   We are merging systems with CFPUA in 2025.

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:   We are merging systems with CFPUA in 2025.

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.