Ayden

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: Ayden   PWSID: 04-74-025
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 219
Ayden, NC 28513		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:David JonesTitle:ORC
Phone:252-481-5833Cell/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
Asbestos Cement 6-10 4.00 %
Cast Iron 6-8 33.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 8.00 %
Galvanized Iron 2 8.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 47.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   61 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   2,500 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   1,500 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   200
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?   45
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.8000 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, Monthly
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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

As employee ride throughout the system they are looking for leaks. We also utilize NCRWA on an as needed basis.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   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
Contentnea Creek (10-2)86 %
Neuse River (10-1)14 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Pitt100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   6,366
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 2,503 0.2665 0 0.0000
Commercial 213 0.0735 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0130 MGD

The Town no longer separates each account out into groups of industrial or institutional users as their new (as of 2023) billing software only groups accounts as either residential or commercial users.

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
Grifton 04-74-035 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 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 0.4204 May 0.4211 Sep 0.4160
Feb 0.4033 Jun 0.4812 Oct 0.4661
Mar 0.4225 Jul 0.4325 Nov 0.4191
Apr 0.4733 Aug 0.3854 Dec 0.4379

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 0.1126 74 0.3080 0.5098 CUA25 Regular
3 0.0805 55 0.3010 0.3254 CUA25 Regular
4 0.1238 47 0.3360 0.6278 CUA25 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
1 480 248 470 10 237 Yes
3 414 341 409 10 340 Yes
4 448 213 430 10 267 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
Grifton 04-74-035 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority 60-54-001 0.3850 366 0.3860 2048 Yes Yes 12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.6999 May 0.3836 Sep 0.8699
Feb 0.4280 Jun 0.3211 Oct 0.6248
Mar 0.7083 Jul 0.6208 Nov 0.4121
Apr 0.5108 Aug 0.9621 Dec 0.5083

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,040
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   183
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Contentnea Metropolitan Sewer Dist. 00-00-000 Discharging 0.5949 366

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 6,366 6,481 6,679 6,861 7,049 7,241
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2665 0.2713 0.2795 0.2871 0.2949 0.3029
Commercial 0.0735 0.0748 0.0771 0.0792 0.0813 0.0835
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 0.0130 0.0132 0.0136 0.0139 0.0142 0.0145
Unaccounted-for 0.0828 0.0830 0.0840 0.0850 0.0860 0.0870

As of February 25, 2025, The Town of Ayden has 981,521,950 gallons of banked water available for withdrawal from its wells. This water can be used to supplement its currently CUA-permitted GW supply of 0.1422 MGD. At an average of 0.0800 MGD (shown under Future Supply in this Plan), extractions from this banked water -- when combined with the permitted 0.1422 MGD and the purchase of 0.3860 MGD from NRWASA -- will provide the Town a total available supply needed to keep its currently projected Demand-to-Supply ratios below 80% through 2050.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Ayden banked water 04-74-025 Ground 0.0800 2024 2051 Regular
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 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422
Purchases 0.3860 0.3860 0.3860 0.3860 0.3860 0.3860
Future Supplies 0.0800 0.0800 0.0800 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.5282 0.6082 0.6082 0.6082 0.5282 0.5282
Service Area Demand 0.4358 0.4423 0.4542 0.4652 0.4764 0.4879
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) 0.4358 0.4423 0.4542 0.4652 0.4764 0.4879
Demand as Percent of Supply 83% 73% 75% 76% 90% 92%

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 42 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?  Yes, CCPCUA

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  CCPCUA

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:   N/A

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.