Lenoir

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: Lenoir   PWSID: 01-14-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Kevin MathesonTitle:Water Treatment Superintendent
Phone:828-757-4460Cell/Mobile:828-729-7001
 
Secondary Contact:Jeff Church Phone:828-757-4459
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 958
Lenoir, NC 28645		Cell/Mobile:828-729-7001
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 48.00 %
Cast Iron 4-12 30.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-30 9.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1.5-2 4.00 %
Other 2-12 4.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 5.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   220 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   219 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   14 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   3
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   5 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   74
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   13.5000 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?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   No
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

Approved plan for an interconnection with Valdese (PWS number 01-12-010) is now in the works. Planning and acquisition is ongoing. Scheduled to be completed after 2029.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Catawba River (03-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Caldwell100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   22,350
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 9,329 1.2742 0 0.0000
Commercial 789 0.3394 0 0.0000
Industrial 63 1.1632 0 0.0000
Institutional 234 0.2616 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.6280 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
Baton WC 01-14-025 0.5508 365 0.6000 2033 No Yes 6 Regular
Caldwell County North 01-14-048 0.0478 365 0.0800 2034 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Caldwell County SE 01-14-047 0.7465 365 0.8500 2034 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Caldwell County West 01-14-045 0.6767 365 0.8700 2034 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Sawmills 01-14-040 0.2423 365 0.3250 2032 Yes Yes 6 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 6.1790 6.7920 May 5.9520 6.4360 Sep 6.4056 7.1000
Feb 5.8256 6.5050 Jun 6.4512 8.0330 Oct 6.3107 6.8570
Mar 5.8792 6.1130 Jul 6.8179 7.2920 Nov 5.9944 6.2990
Apr 6.1850 7.7740 Aug 6.3574 7.1170 Dec 5.9780 6.4830

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
Catawba Lake Rhodhiss 6.1890 365 8.0330 12.0000 T 15,634.0000

* 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
Catawba Lake Rhodhiss 1,090 Yes Catawba River (03-1) Caldwell Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   Yes

Just as in years past, a very small amount of water is transferred from the Catawba River basin to the Yadkin River basin through the Caldwell County North system. If the maximum daily amount sold to that system were to be transferred this would amount to only 0.08 MGD, when the actual daily transfer is at most 0.0477 MGD.

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Lenoir - Lake Rhodhiss WTP 12.0000 Yes Yes Catawba River, Lake Rhodhiss
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 3.5387 May 3.9777 Sep 3.3247
Feb 4.7160 Jun 3.2337 Oct 3.4756
Mar 3.5547 Jul 3.9278 Nov 3.2547
Apr 3.7792 Aug 3.8780 Dec 2.5301

How many sewer connections does this system have?   8,463
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   312
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
NC0023736 WWTP 2.0000 2.0000 1.3140 7.0450 Gunpowder Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC0023981 WWTP 6.0000 6.0000 2.1760 6.9420 Lower Creek Catawba River (03-1)
NC0044164 WTP 3.0000 3.0000 0.1679 1.3830 Lake Rhodhiss Catawba River (03-1)
WQ0010059 CS 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Land Application Catawba River (03-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Town of Sawmills 01-14-040 Receiving 0.0581 365 0.2500

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 22,350 22,585 23,000 23,500 24,000 24,500
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.2742 1.2873 1.3130 1.3390 1.3661 1.3935
Commercial 0.3394 0.3490 0.3630 0.3780 0.3930 0.4090
Industrial 1.1632 1.0960 1.1400 1.1860 1.2330 1.2820
Institutional 0.2616 0.2970 0.3090 0.3210 0.3340 0.3470
System Process 0.6280 0.7300 0.7480 0.7490 0.7500 0.7530
Unaccounted-for 0.2585 0.2500 0.2550 0.2580 0.2650 0.3200
Future Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Contract Pipe Size(s) (Inches) Use Type
MGD Year Begin Year End
Town of Valdese 01-12-010 0.4000 2028 20 Emergency
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Town of Valdese 01-12-010 Purchase 0.4000 2028 Regular

Per the signed agreement with Valdese, the minimum flow of water to be purchased from Valdese daily will be 0.300 MGD (0.400 MGD is the expected daily flow purchased from Valdese) on a regular basis, but could be as much as 4.00 MGD in an emergency at the same rate.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000
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 0.4000 0.4000 0.4000 0.4000 0.4000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 12.0000 12.4000 12.4000 12.4000 12.4000 12.4000
Service Area Demand 3.9249 4.0093 4.1280 4.2310 4.3411 4.5045
Sales 2.2641 2.7250 2.1250 2.1250 2.1250 2.1250
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 6.1890 6.7343 6.2530 6.3560 6.4661 6.6295
Demand as Percent of Supply 52% 54% 50% 51% 52% 53%

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 57 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?  Yes, We are a charter member of the Catawba Wateree Water Management Group and ascribe to our organizational management plans and drought management procedures.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Western Piedmont Council of Governments and Catawba Wateree Water Management Group projections were used in preparation of this plan.

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:   We have an agreement with Valdese to implement an interconnection that will supply Lenoir 0.400 MGD of water, and can in turn supply Valdese with the same amount of water in an emergency. This connection is slated to be in service around 2030.

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.