Newton

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: Newton   PWSID: 01-18-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 550
Newton, NC 28658		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dennis Falder Jr.Title:Water Resources Director
Phone:828-695-4298Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-12 0.00 %
Cast Iron 4-16 8.50 %
Ductile Iron 4-20 48.50 %
Galvanized Iron 2 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 41.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   200 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   2,730 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   6,970 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   94
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   17 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   58
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   4.2500 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

Water Main on W. 15th street HAD inadequate pressures in 2024. That has been resolved in 2025 by replacing the water main.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

We use connected Sensus smart meters with software that is capable of monitoring water and reporting leaks.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Decreasing 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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)99 %
Catawba River (03-1)1 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Catawba100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   18,034
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 6,542 0.7968 0 0.0000
Commercial 664 0.4847 0 0.0000
Industrial 91 0.0689 0 0.0000
Institutional 18 0.0099 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.2467 MGD

System process includes water used during fire hydrant use, maintenance and fire fighting operations as estimated by the fire department, backwash, bulk water sales to industrial and multiple residential developers.

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
Catawba 01-18-040 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Energy United Water Corporation 01-02-015 2.2570 365 2.5000 2036 Yes Yes 20 Regular
Hickory 01-18-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 12 Emergency
Maiden 01-18-030 0.0023 365 0.0083 2031 No Yes 12 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 4.3000 4.4000 May 4.4000 5.1620 Sep 4.2900 5.0400
Feb 4.2200 4.6300 Jun 4.6300 5.8500 Oct 4.3500 4.9200
Mar 4.1200 4.7700 Jul 4.8000 5.7700 Nov 4.0600 4.7000
Apr 4.3600 4.7200 Aug 4.5200 5.1500 Dec 3.9400 4.5000

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
Jacobs Fork River City Lake Reservior 4.0690 365 8.8000 8.0000 T 15.0000
Unnamed Tributaries to Reservo City Lake Reservior 0.3316 290 0.3316 0.6000 T 0.0000

* 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
Jacobs Fork River City Lake Reservior 96 Yes South Fork Catawba River (03-2) Catawba Regular
Unnamed Tributaries to Reservo City Lake Reservior 3 No Catawba River (03-1) Catawba Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   47 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
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

Sales to Energy United is transfer from 3-2 to 3-1.

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
Hickory 01-18-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Newton Water Plant 8.0000 Yes Yes Jacobs Fork River
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?  No
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?  No
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 2.3900 May 2.4700 Sep 2.0170
Feb 2.7000 Jun 2.6500 Oct 1.8400
Mar 2.4700 Jul 2.6000 Nov 1.8100
Apr 2.3700 Aug 2.9400 Dec 2.0700

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,274
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,939
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Ph I of the WWTP replacement is under construction and expected to be completed by May of 2027. This phase replaces the influent PS, grit removal and lime system, as well as some electrical lines and other small items. Phase two, which includes increases in primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment, filter replacement, and solid waste handling and storage, has been design, but is awaiting funding.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0036196 WWTP 5.0000 7.5000 2.3605 5.0000 Clark Creek South Fork Catawba River (03-2)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Conover 01-18-020 Receiving 0.4150 365 1.0500

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 18,034 19,189 21,727 24,602 27,854 31,536
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.7968 0.8478 0.9596 1.0863 1.2296 1.3933
Commercial 0.4847 0.4908 0.5035 0.5166 0.5301 0.5409
Industrial 0.0689 0.1000 0.1030 0.1061 0.1093 0.1126
Institutional 0.0099 0.0185 0.0191 0.0197 0.0203 0.0209
System Process 0.2467 0.2529 0.2592 0.2657 0.2723 0.2791
Unaccounted-for 0.4662 0.3614 0.3898 0.4215 0.4568 0.4959

Population average growth rate from the last two years is 1.25%. Used 1.25% annual compound growth.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000 8.6000
Service Area Demand 2.0732 2.0714 2.2342 2.4159 2.6184 2.8427
Sales 2.2593 2.5083 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000 2.5000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 4.3325 4.5797 4.7342 4.9159 5.1184 5.3427
Demand as Percent of Supply 50% 53% 55% 57% 60% 62%

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.    Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters, enabling continuous monitoring of water usage. This allows us to detect leaks, identify high-use properties, and proactively engage customers to promote conservation. The system also lays the groundwork to replace the current decreasing block rate structure, encouraging greater efficiency among the largest water users.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Non at this time.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   None at this time.

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?  Yes, Newton participates in CW-DMAG

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  CW-DMAG reports and studies.

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.