Burke County

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: Burke County   PWSID: 01-12-065
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1217
Hildebran, NC 28637		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Mark DelehantTitle:General Services Director
Phone:828-764-9062Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:DONALD BARKER Phone:828-764-9068
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1217
Hildebran, NC 28637		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 6-12 5.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 95.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   104 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   59
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   16 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   3
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.7061 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?   Yes, As Needed
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
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

WE ARE A PURCHASED WATER SYSTEM AND BUY WATER FROM OTHER MUNICIPALITIES. WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE WATER TO STORAGE TANKS FROM DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)98 %
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)2 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Burke100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   6,116
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   50 ( Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec )
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 2,220 0.2712 0 0.0000
Commercial 46 0.0471 0 0.0000
Industrial 7 0.0443 0 0.0000
Institutional 27 0.0080 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0300 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
Rhodhiss 01-14-035 0.0031 365 Yes Yes 8 Regular

Burke Co. check records to confirm 0.0031 MGD sold to Rhodhiss.

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 0.4563 May 0.4155 Sep 0.4701
Feb 0.5162 Jun 0.4568 Oct 0.4845
Mar 0.3424 Jul 0.4484 Nov 0.4992
Apr 0.3758 Aug 0.5296 Dec 0.2467

WATER PURCHASES FROM OTHER SYSTEMS.

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
Icard Township WC 01-12-060 0.1851 365 0.1000 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Long View 01-18-025 0.0304 365 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Morganton 01-12-015 0.1408 365 0.3000 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Valdese 01-12-010 0.0717 365 0.7000 Yes Yes 8 Regular

Burke Co. checked and confirms 0.0717 MGD purchased from Valdese.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.2297 May 0.3103 Sep 0.2697
Feb 0.3012 Jun 0.2866 Oct 0.1981
Mar 0.2225 Jul 0.3168 Nov 0.2317
Apr 0.2199 Aug 0.3388 Dec 0.1958

How many sewer connections does this system have?   192
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   2,216
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
WQCS00324 CS 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 CATAWBA South Fork Catawba River (03-2)

BURKE COUNTY HOLDS A COLLECTION SYSTEM PERMIT ONLY.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Hickory 01-18-010 Discharging 0.1612 365 0.5000
Valdese 01-12-010 Discharging 0.0999 365 0.5000
Connelly Springs 01-12-065 Receiving 0.0080 365 0.1250
Rutherford College 01-12-055 Receiving 0.0873 365 0.1000
Town of Hildebran 01-12-065 Receiving 0.0411 365 0.2000
Town of Rhodhiss 01-14-035 Receiving 0.0344 365 0.0660

CITY OF HICKORY OWNS AND OPERATES THE TOWN OF HILDEBRAN SEWER SYSTEM THAT INERCONNECTS WITH OUR SYSTEM. WE HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH THEIR SEWER BILLING RECORD INFORMATION AND THAT DATA WAS USED TO CALCULATE THE FLOWS LISTED IN SECTION 4 THIS YEAR AND WILL BE GOING FORWARD.

Burke County sewer passes through Longview on its way to Hickory.

Burke County checked and confirms 0.0411 MGD from Hildebran.

Burke County checked and confirms 0.0999 MGD discharge to Valdese.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 6,116 6,302 6,690 7,103 7,540 8,005
Seasonal Population 50 50 50 50 50 50
 
Residential 0.2712 0.2795 0.2968 0.3151 0.3345 0.3551
Commercial 0.0471 0.0473 0.0475 0.0478 0.0481 0.0000
Industrial 0.0443 0.0457 0.0485 0.0515 0.0546 0.0580
Institutional 0.0080 0.0083 0.0088 0.0095 0.0099 0.0105
System Process 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300
Unaccounted-for 0.0243 0.0488 0.0521 0.0561 0.0608 0.0609
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 1.1304 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 1.1304 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155 1.2155
Service Area Demand 0.4249 0.4596 0.4837 0.5100 0.5379 0.5145
Sales 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.4280 0.4627 0.4868 0.5131 0.5410 0.5176
Demand as Percent of Supply 38% 38% 40% 42% 45% 43%

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 44 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?   NONE

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   NONE

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

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?  NONE

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.