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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: |
Caldwell Co (Southeast) |
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PWSID: |
01-14-047 |
| Mailing Address: | 1385 Fairview Drive SW Lenoir, NC 28645 | Ownership: | County |
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| Contact Person: | Barry Calloway | Title: | Director |
| Phone: | 828-757-5757 | Cell/Mobile: | -- |
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| Secondary Contact: | Sierra Wade | | Phone: | 828-757-5758 |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 2200 Lenoir, NC 28645 | Cell/Mobile: | -- |
Distribution System
| Line Type |
Size Range (Inches) |
Estimated % of lines |
| Asbestos Cement |
6-8 |
8.00 % |
| Ductile Iron |
12 |
12.00 % |
| Polyvinyl Chloride |
2-12 |
80.00 % |
Programs
Water Conservation
2. Water Use Information
Service Area
| Sub-Basin(s) | % of Service Population |
| Catawba River (03-1) | 95 % |
| Yadkin River (18-1) | 5 % |
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| County(s) | % of Service Population |
| Caldwell | 100 % |
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The year-round population served in 2025 was estimated by multiplying the number of additional connections (156) by 2.57 (the average number of people per residential connection shown in the 2024 LWSP). Water Use by Type
| Type of Use |
Metered Connections |
Metered Average Use (MGD) |
Non-Metered Connections |
Non-Metered Estimated Use (MGD) |
| Residential |
5,985 |
0.8750 |
0 |
0.0000 |
| Commercial |
127 |
0.0365 |
0 |
0.0000 |
| Industrial |
18 |
0.0100 |
0 |
0.0000 |
| Institutional |
55 |
0.0060 |
0 |
0.0000 |
How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)? 0.0075 MGD
Due to system reporting errors pertaining to classification, the non-residential connection numbers were misreported in previous plans. To my knowledge, these are the most accurate representations of metered connections per classification. 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 |
| GRANITE FALLS |
01-14-030 |
0.0000 |
0 |
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Yes |
Yes |
6-8 |
Regular |
| LENOIR |
01-14-010 |
0.0000 |
365 |
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Yes |
No |
6 |
Regular |
| Sawmills |
01-14-040 |
0.0020 |
365 |
0.0000 |
2050 |
Yes |
No |
12 |
Regular |
Granite Falls reports no water was purchased from Caldwell County's Southeast System during 2025. Caldwell County's Southeast System is providing water to Granite Falls residents within Granite Falls Town Limits with water that is purchased from Granite Falls.
3. Water Supply Sources
Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases
|
Average Daily Use (MGD) |
Max Day Use (MGD) |
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Average Daily Use (MGD) |
Max Day Use (MGD) |
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Average Daily Use (MGD) |
Max Day Use (MGD) |
| Jan |
0.9270 |
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May |
1.1502 |
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Sep |
1.0276 |
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| Feb |
0.7592 |
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Jun |
1.2167 |
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Oct |
1.3419 |
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| Mar |
0.9203 |
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Jul |
1.0936 |
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Nov |
1.1099 |
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| Apr |
1.0833 |
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Aug |
1.2242 |
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Dec |
1.0233 |
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Due to staff turnover, the MGD reported for September 2025 has been estimated, which probably results in a slight discrepancy between the average monthly supply and the total purchased water as an average annual daily supply. 
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 |
| Granite Falls |
01-14-030 |
0.3510 |
365 |
0.5500 |
2036 |
Yes |
Yes |
12 |
Regular |
| Lenoir |
01-14-010 |
0.7465 |
365 |
0.8500 |
2034 |
Yes |
Yes |
12 |
Regular |
The contract from the City of Lenoir allows a maximum of 1.500 MGD to be distributed as needed between Caldwell County's Southeast, West, and North systems. However, the City of Lenoir indicates that there are allowances for the city to supply additional water above the 1.500 MGD maximum at a higher rate of cost. Accordingly, a cumulative maximum of 1.800 MGD is shown to be distributed among the three Caldwell County systems such that the demand to supply ratio does not exceed 80% at any system.
4. Wastewater Information
Monthly Discharges
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Average Daily Discharge (MGD) |
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Average Daily Discharge (MGD) |
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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 |

5. Planning
Projections
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2025 |
2030 |
2040 |
2050 |
2060 |
2070 |
| Year-Round Population |
15,408 |
15,010 |
15,015 |
15,020 |
15,025 |
15,030 |
| Seasonal Population |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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| Residential |
0.8750 |
0.8755 |
0.8760 |
0.8765 |
0.8770 |
0.8775 |
| Commercial |
0.0365 |
0.0366 |
0.0367 |
0.0368 |
0.0369 |
0.0370 |
| Industrial |
0.0100 |
0.0101 |
0.0103 |
0.0106 |
0.0109 |
0.0110 |
| Institutional |
0.0060 |
0.0061 |
0.0062 |
0.0063 |
0.0064 |
0.0065 |
| System Process |
0.0075 |
0.0075 |
0.0075 |
0.0075 |
0.0075 |
0.0075 |
| Unaccounted-for |
0.1605 |
0.1606 |
0.1608 |
0.1610 |
0.1611 |
0.1613 |
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
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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 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
| Future Supplies |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
| Total Available Supply (MGD) |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
1.4000 |
| Service Area Demand |
1.0955 |
1.0964 |
1.0975 |
1.0987 |
1.0998 |
1.1008 |
| Sales |
0.0020 |
0.0020 |
0.0020 |
0.0020 |
0.0020 |
0.0020 |
| Future Sales |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
0.0000 |
| Total Demand (MGD) |
1.0975 |
1.0984 |
1.0995 |
1.1007 |
1.1018 |
1.1028 |
| Demand as Percent of Supply |
78% |
78% |
79% |
79% |
79% |
79% |

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.
The County plans to implement demand management practices to reduce long-term water demand. These practices include maintaining accurate metering, monitoring system usage trends, evaluating unaccounted for water-losses, and increasing public education opportunities to inform citizens about the importance of conservation and leak repairs. These efforts are intended to improve system efficiency and reduce unnecessary water consumption over time.
Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs? We plan to impose consumption restrictions on activities including, but not limited to, irrigation, pool-filling, and residential car-washing during peak hours.
What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs? The contract from the City of Lenoir allows a maximum of 1.500 MGD to be distributed as needed between Caldwell County's Southeast, West, and North systems. However, The City of Lenoir indicates there are allowances for the City to supply additional water above the 1.500 MGD maximum at a higher rate of cost. Accordingly, we are able to purchase more MGD from the City of Lenoir to reduce the demand to supply ratio.
How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above? he water system intends to implement the demand management and supply planning component above by establishing routine restrictions for peak hours and creating public education programming for our constituents. The water system also plans to do an audit of current meters and begin replacing meters older than 10-years to reduce inaccurate metering.
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.
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