Lower Cape Fear WSA

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

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

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Surface Water Sources

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

5. Planning

Projections

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 unavailable until we receive population data for 2002 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?  Yes

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Highway 421 Potable Water Service Studies, Water & Sewer Service Feasibility Study for Eastern Columbus County and Southeastern Bladen County, System Capacity Modeling of the Authority's facilities.

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 Cape Fear River represents the vital lifeline for the Authority’s region for its water supply and point source wastewater discharge requirements at present and for the distinct future. Located at the end of the largest and most industrialized river basin in the State generates on going concerns and issues for the region with respect to water supply, wastewater treatment, economic development, and environmental considerations. These needs and issues are summarized as follows:

(1) Decisions related to future interbasin transfers of water from the Cape Fear River Basin needs to continuously be carefully monitored, evaluated, and managed by the State. The hydrologic model needs to be updated and funding should be determined to accomplish this important task.

(2) The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has determined that the assimilative capacity of the Cape Fear River below U.S. Lock & Nam No. 1 is at the point of exhaustion. This puts severe limitations on the region’s potentials for economic growth and development. DWQ must soon make a decision that fairly addresses pending issues on TMDL, non-point discharges, wasteload allocations, and tools such as water quality modeling to provide a means for helping to make better factual and scientific based decisions. DWQ has obtained funding to begin water quality modeling in 2003 to address TMDL for dissolved oxygen regarding the Cape Fear River below U.S. Lock & Dam No. 1. This segment of the Cape Fear River is on the 303 (d) list for TMDL’s.

(3) Due to cost and other reasons, Brunswick County and the City of Wilmington have deferred decisions and considerations for planning off-stream raw water storage facilities. While water storage facilities are not currently being seriously considered, an emergency monitoring system and response plan should be planned and considered by the Authority, Brunswick County, and the City of Wilmington. A clearer interpretation of the needs and regulations for the 5-day off-stream storage requirements by the Division of Health Services is being sought by the City of Wilmington. DWR is encouraged to assist in the process.

(4) The Authority’s five-county region also greatly depends on ground water for water supply to local governments and industry. Indications of ground water declines, aquifer drawdown, salt water intrusion, and deteriorating ground water quality is appearing in the region. Proactive management of our ground water resources must take place. The Division of Water Resources should sponsor educational programs in the region as part of a continuous awareness campaign about ground water issues geared toward elected officials and the public.

(5) Funding in the form of grants is insufficient to meet the water and sewer infrastructure needs of rural areas and small municipalities. An innovative grant program that enhances and encourages regionalism by assisting potential projects with the feasibility of interconnecting rural areas and small communities is needed.