Sims

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: Sims   PWSID: 04-98-045
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 161
Sims, NC 27880		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Miranda BoykinTitle:Mayor
Phone:252-237-4226Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mike Houston Phone:919-812-6088
Mailing Address:
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Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 8.00 %
Ductile Iron 6 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 8 90.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   4 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?   272
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   30 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   33
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, Semi-Annually
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?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
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

The Town of Sims has an emergency interconnection with Wilson County.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Contentnea Creek (10-2)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Wilson100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   518
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Population for 2024 was estimated as 440 + (246-207) x 2.0 = 518, where 440 = the 2023 service-area population, (246 - 207) = the increase in residential connections between 2023 and 2024, and 2.0 = the average residents per metered connections over previous three years.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 246 0.0241 0 0.0000
Commercial 20 0.0003 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 6 0.0002 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0025 MGD

The Town of Sims experienced a large water main leak during the summer that likely increased our unaccounted-for-water, as compared to previous years. The Town has also increased flushing throughout the distribution system due to an uptick in disinfection-by-products, per our OEL reports.

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 0.0219 May 0.0330 Sep 0.0311
Feb 0.0225 Jun 0.0332 Oct 0.0251
Mar 0.0221 Jul 0.0391 Nov 0.0265
Apr 0.0259 Aug 0.0316 Dec 0.0283

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 #2 0.0000 0 0.0400 CUA0 2014 Emergency
Well #3 0.0199 178 0.0460 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
Well #2 200 6 120 Yes
Well #3 300 6 210 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No,
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
Wilson County SWWD 40-98-012 0.0186 366 0.0360 2037 Yes Yes Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0303 May 0.0244 Sep 0.0428
Feb 0.0255 Jun 0.0241 Oct 0.0368
Mar 0.0302 Jul 0.0336 Nov 0.0315
Apr 0.0121 Aug 0.0537 Dec 0.0267

How many sewer connections does this system have?   232
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   2
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
City of Wilson 04-98-010 Discharging 0.0310 366 0.0750

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 518 510 653 816 1,019 1,272
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0241 0.0267 0.0317 0.0370 0.0432 0.0505
Commercial 0.0003 0.0003 0.0004 0.0005 0.0005 0.0006
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0002 0.0002 0.0003 0.0003 0.0004 0.0004
System Process 0.0025 0.0027 0.0032 0.0037 0.0043 0.0050
Unaccounted-for 0.0012 0.0013 0.0016 0.0018 0.0021 0.0025

The Town of Sims is expecting a population growth over the next few years due to proposed / pending housing and subdivision construction. At this time, it's difficult to put a real projection on the future population due to the uncertainty of these upcoming projects.

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 0.0460 0.0460 0.0460 0.0460 0.0460 0.0460
Purchases 0.0360 0.0360 0.0360 0.0360 0.0360 0.0360
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.0820 0.0820 0.0820 0.0820 0.0820 0.0820
Service Area Demand 0.0283 0.0312 0.0372 0.0433 0.0505 0.0590
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) 0.0283 0.0312 0.0372 0.0433 0.0505 0.0590
Demand as Percent of Supply 35% 38% 45% 53% 62% 72%

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 47 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:   

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.