Icard Township WC

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

Provisional

Water System Name: Icard Township WC   PWSID: 01-12-060
Mailing Address:PO Box 427
Hildebran, NC 28637		Ownership:Non-Profit
 
Contact Person:Jonathan PonsTitle:Executive Director / GM
Phone:828-397-6294Cell/Mobile:828-850-3750
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4 6 8 5.00 %
Ductile Iron 12 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2 -12 93.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   115 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   3,000 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   410
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   10 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   5
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.1000 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, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 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

Icard Township Water Corporation maintains a meter transmitter replacement process and inventory within the billing software program and Neptune 360 meter reading software program. The SCADA system has been updated.

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

Icard Township Water Corporation's rate structure is a fixed rate of $25.00 per month which includes 2,000 gallons of water. Water usage in excess of 2,000 gallons per month is a rate of $6.50 per 1,000 gallons of water.
Icard Township Water Corporation maintains two separate connections with the City of Hickory and one connection with the Town of Valdese.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Burke100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   7,821
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 3,335 0.4325 0 0.0000
Commercial 129 0.0456 0 0.0000
Industrial 43 0.0273 0 0.0000
Institutional 60 0.0309 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0700 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
Burke County 01-12-065 0.1851 365 0.1000 2025 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Rhodhiss 01-14-035 0.0207 365 0.1000 2025 Yes Yes 8 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 0.8682 1.4290 May 0.8493 1.2670 Sep 0.9506 1.7070
Feb 0.8098 1.2640 Jun 0.9521 1.4610 Oct 1.0477 2.9190
Mar 0.7931 1.3760 Jul 0.9086 2.1870 Nov 0.9863 1.6680
Apr 0.8164 1.2580 Aug 0.9613 1.6830 Dec 0.8701 1.3220

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
City of Hickory 01-18-010 0.4621 365 1.0000 2033 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Valdese 01-12-010 0.3900 365 0.3330 2024 Yes Yes 12 Regular

Icard Township Water Corporation purchases water from the City of Hickory in two locations (0.0721 MGD from the Shelby location and 0.3900 MGD from the Airport location) and from the Town of Valdese in one location (0.3320). In its LWSP, Hickory reports the sum of these two sales.

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

Icard Township Water Corporation does not have wastewater connections.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 7,821 7,977 8,136 8,298 8,463 8,632
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.4325 0.4408 0.4492 0.4576 0.4660 0.4744
Commercial 0.0456 0.0545 0.0554 0.0563 0.0572 0.0581
Industrial 0.0273 0.0283 0.0294 0.0305 0.0316 0.0327
Institutional 0.0309 0.0314 0.0320 0.0326 0.0332 0.0338
System Process 0.0700 0.0710 0.0720 0.0730 0.0740 0.0750
Unaccounted-for 0.0400 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 1.3330 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.3330 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900 1.3900
Service Area Demand 0.6463 0.6260 0.6380 0.6500 0.6620 0.6740
Sales 0.2058 0.2851 0.2851 0.2851 0.2851 0.2851
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.8521 0.9111 0.9231 0.9351 0.9471 0.9591
Demand as Percent of Supply 64% 66% 66% 67% 68% 69%

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 55 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?   Icard Water has a prepared site for an additional water storage tank when the need arises.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Icard Water has purchased property in preparation to build an additional pump station if needed.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   We are always looking for and considering funding sources but currently are financially sound and self-sufficient.

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:   None

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.