West Jefferson

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: West Jefferson   PWSID: 01-05-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 490
West Jefferson, NC 28694		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Brandon PatrickTitle:Water Supervisor
Phone:336-246-3558Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 4-8 40.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 60.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   27 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   35 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   1,000 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   40
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   20 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   10
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.2000 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, Annually
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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

We have a leak detector that I use when we have a leak, and we use Keith Buff Water, LLC.

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?   No

We did an engineering study between West Jefferson and Jefferson, however, we will not be completing an interconnect at this time.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
New River (11-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Ashe100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   1,377
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 537 0.0598 0 0.0000
Commercial 274 0.0804 0 0.0000
Industrial 14 0.0329 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0188 MGD

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 0.2279 May 0.2197 Sep 0.2209
Feb 0.2187 Jun 0.2257 Oct 0.2273
Mar 0.2192 Jul 0.2237 Nov 0.2103
Apr 0.2269 Aug 0.2194 Dec 0.2155

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
Mt. Jefferson Well 0.0000 0 0.0350 Regular
Oak Woods Well # 11 0.0077 258 0.0320 Regular
Park Well 1 0.0065 137 0.0400 Regular
Park Well 2 0.0248 209 0.0300 Regular
Park Well 3 0.0081 209 0.0400 Regular
Ray Well 0.0458 361 0.0830 Regular
Reeves Well 1 0.0104 365 0.0350 Regular
Reeves Well 2 0.0111 365 0.0350 Regular
Spring 0.0517 242 0.1500 Regular
Well 12A 0.0454 364 0.0864 Regular
Wood Products Well 0.0309 262 0.0700 Regular
Woods Well 0.0271 359 0.0700 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
Mt. Jefferson Well 240 0 0 0 6 170 Yes
Oak Woods Well # 11 600 62 0 0 8 300 Yes
Park Well 1 252 0 0 0 8 172 Yes
Park Well 2 290 0 0 0 6 231 Yes
Park Well 3 300 0 0 0 6 252 Yes
Ray Well 500 60 0 0 6 300 Yes
Reeves Well 1 260 0 0 0 6 170 Yes
Reeves Well 2 500 0 0 0 6 357 Yes
Spring 0 0 0 0 4 0 Yes
Well 12A 360 61 6 Yes
Wood Products Well 240 0 0 0 6 180 Yes
Woods Well 200 0 0 0 6 170 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No,
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
W. Jefferson Filtration Plant 0.1500 No Yes Spring
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.3143 May 0.2979 Sep 0.2312
Feb 0.3424 Jun 0.2536 Oct 0.2247
Mar 0.2985 Jul 0.2566 Nov 0.2136
Apr 0.2646 Aug 0.2461 Dec 0.2195

How many sewer connections does this system have?   785
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   25
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020451 WWTP 0.5000 1.0000 0.2630 0.7120 Tributary of Little Buffalo Ck New River (11-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 1,377 1,445 1,518 1,594 1,673 1,757
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0598 0.0628 0.0659 0.0692 0.0727 0.0763
Commercial 0.0804 0.0844 0.0886 0.0931 0.0977 0.1026
Industrial 0.0329 0.0345 0.0363 0.0381 0.0400 0.0420
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0188 0.0197 0.0207 0.0218 0.0229 0.0240
Unaccounted-for 0.0300 0.0315 0.0330 0.0347 0.0365 0.0383
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064
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) 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064 0.7064
Service Area Demand 0.2219 0.2329 0.2445 0.2569 0.2698 0.2832
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) 0.2219 0.2329 0.2445 0.2569 0.2698 0.2832
Demand as Percent of Supply 31% 33% 35% 36% 38% 40%

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 43 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?  No

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

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.