LCFWSA - Kings Bluff

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

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Water System Name: LCFWSA - Kings Bluff   PWSID: 50-09-013
Mailing Address:1107 New Pointe Blvd., Suite # 17
Leland, NC 28451		Ownership:Authority
 
Contact Person:Tim H HollomanTitle:Executive Director
Phone:910-383-1919Cell/Mobile:919-333-5933
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Other 48 80.00 %
Other 54 20.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   38 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?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   0 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?   0.0000 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
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   No
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   No
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   No
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?   Yes
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
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?   No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Brunswick80 %
New Hanover19 %
Pender1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   0
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 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Commercial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Industrial 1 0.9300 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

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

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
Brunswick County 04-10-045 14.7800 365 24.0000 2022 Yes Yes 48,54 Regular
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority 04-65-010 11.8000 365 38.0000 2022 Yes Yes 48,54 Regular
Pender County 70-71-011 1.6630 365 6.0000 2029 Yes Yes 48,54 Regular

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 29.2610 29.6200 May 36.6342 36.6300 Sep 32.5016 32.5000
Feb 28.7064 29.7300 Jun 38.3004 38.3000 Oct 31.4531 31.4300
Mar 31.3246 31.3300 Jul 36.3700 36.3100 Nov 25.8940 25.9000
Apr 36.7572 36.7800 Aug 31.0777 31.7100 Dec 24.0340 24.0300

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Cape Fear River Lock and Dam No. 1 32.0100 366 0.0000 96.0000 F 0.0000

* 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)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Cape Fear River Lock and Dam No. 1 5,255 Yes Cape Fear River (02-3) Bladen Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   3 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   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 04-65-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 2023 Yes No 24 Emergency

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
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

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Commercial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Industrial 0.9300 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unaccounted-for 2.9142 2.8300 2.8300 2.8300 2.8300 2.8300

Updated projected industrial demand per email from Sean Kenyon at McKim&Creed on 5/27/2025.

Future Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Contract Pipe Size(s) (Inches) Use Type
MGD Year Begin Year End
Brunswick County 04-10-045 26.0000 2030 48,54 Regular

The current Brunswick County 24.0 MGD allocation can be increased to 50 MGD.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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) 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000 96.0000
Service Area Demand 3.8442 4.8300 4.8300 4.8300 4.8300 4.8300
Sales 28.1658 68.0000 68.0000 68.0000 68.0000 68.0000
Future Sales 26.0000 26.0000 26.0000 26.0000 26.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 32.0100 98.8300 98.8300 98.8300 98.8300 98.8300
Demand as Percent of Supply 33% 103% 103% 103% 103% 103%

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 2024 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?   

The demand-to-supply ratio in the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority (LCFWSA)- King’s Bluff Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) is currently above 80% because the available raw water supply is fully allocated to the existing customers and partners (i.e., Praxair, Inc., Brunswick County, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, and Pender County). Based on a 7Q10 calculation, the total available withdrawal is 106 MGD at Lock & Dam No.1 (96 MGD for LCFWSA and 10 MGD for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority). Even so, the currently projected demands of all partners -- when totaled -- remain below 80% of the available raw water supply for the foreseeable future (i.e., 2050). Furthermore, all the partners have agreed not to exceed the demands currently projected in their LWSP, without notice to NCDWR, even though these amounts may remain less than what LCFWSA – King’s Bluff is obligated to sell them. However, should projected water demands of the partners increase to such amounts where the demand-to-supply ratio exceeds 80%, a long-term water supply plan to address future demands would be needed, per statutory requirements, before NCDWR could approve the LWSP.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, McKim and Creed completed an analysis in 2016 and we are updating it.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Kings Bluff usage, trends, and population projections for regional growth.

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.