Seaboard

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: Seaboard   PWSID: 04-66-035
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 327
Seaboard, NC 27876
Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Jeffrey LongTitle:ORC
Phone:252-308-2984Cell/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 2-8 40.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 60.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   10 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   8,716 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   175
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   5 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?   0.0750 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?   Yes, Weekly
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   Yes

Seaboard uses NCRWA as needed for leak detection.

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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Meherrin River (04-2)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Northampton100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   881
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 309 0.0281 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 2 0.0147 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0050 MGD

Metered average use increased from last year due to new water meter replacement. The 6'' meter at the lumber mill was also replaced with a new meter early 2024. Commerical accounts are now being rolled into the residential user type column.

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
Northampton Co - Progressive 04-66-045 0.0000 0 0.0000 2100 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 0.0381 May 0.0572 Sep 0.0633
Feb 0.0574 Jun 0.0592 Oct 0.0548
Mar 0.0565 Jul 0.0573 Nov 0.0500
Apr 0.0598 Aug 0.0662 Dec 0.0548

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
Well #1 0.0586 330 0.0962 Regular
Well #2 0.0434 28 0.1464 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
Well #1 210 115 65 115 8 115 Yes
Well #2 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No,
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
Northampton Co - Progressive 04-66-045 0.0000 0 0.0000 2100 Yes Yes 8 Emergency

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0057 May 0.0044 Sep 0.0113
Feb 0.0092 Jun 0.0251 Oct 0.0119
Mar 0.0177 Jul 0.0236 Nov 0.0060
Apr 0.0174 Aug 0.0171 Dec 0.0070

How many sewer connections does this system have?   280
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   19
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The discharge totals do not compare with previous years as they are considerably lower. The numbers for 2024 are coming directly off of our monthly reports whereas in the past we suspect this data was being estimated due to faulty meters or inaccurate information.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)
Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)
Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
WQ0003299 CS 0.1360 0.1360 0.0130 Land Application Meherrin River (04-2)

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 881 879 877 874 872 870
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0281 0.0280 0.0279 0.0278 0.0277 0.0276
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 0.0147 0.0147 0.0147 0.0147 0.0147 0.0147
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0050 0.0049 0.0048 0.0047 0.0046 0.0045
Unaccounted-for 0.0084 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083 0.0083 0.0082
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 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426
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) 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426 0.2426
Service Area Demand 0.0562 0.0560 0.0557 0.0555 0.0553 0.0550
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) 0.0562 0.0560 0.0557 0.0555 0.0553 0.0550
Demand as Percent of Supply 23% 23% 23% 23% 23% 23%

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 32 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.    No Changes

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   No Changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   No Changes

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No Changes

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?  N/A

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:    Seaboard has experienced increasing iron levels in our raw water for some time now. The iron in our raw water has caused color / staining inside our elevated storage tank and throughout the entire distribution system. Our water treatment facility was originally designed to perform iron removal and water softening, however our filters / media are not performing as needed. The overall aesthetics and water quality have diminished over the years and continues to worsen over time.

Some of our water meters are over fifty years in age. We are open to all financially feasible options regarding a complete meter replacement project. New meters would help increase our revenues, provide more accurate billing, and potentially aid in customer leak detection. As opposed to standard manual read meters, we feel AMR / AMI meters would better serve our town and customers and allow us to become more efficient and provide better customer service.

In addition to the before-mentioned concerns, our raw water production wells are also in need of rehabilitation as the screens need to be cleaned to improve overall efficiency and pump capacities.

Due to limited customer base and increasing operating cost we feel that financial assistance will be needed in order to help address the wide array of water quality, treatment, and operational issues moving forward.

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.