Conover

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0360 MGD

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Water Purchases From Other Systems

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

Wastewater Permits

Wastewater Interconnections

5. Planning

Projections

Future Supply Sources

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 45 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?   We are currently converting our AMR system over to an AMI system to proactively reduce customer usage by detecting customer leaks earlier. We notify the customer of potential leaks that they may have and give them suggestions of where to look for these leaks.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Purchase additional capacity with the City of Hickory.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   We are currently switching over our current AMR system to an AMI system. We have developed procedures to notify our customers that they may have a leak. Monies are set aside each year to fund engineering and development of water projects for future capacity in Hickory's water treatment plant upgrades or for a future water plant. Funding for such a venture has not been determined yet.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Conover partners with the City of Hickory and Catawba County to serve the Town of Claremont and portions of Southeastern Catawba County. Consideration is given to the regional needs each time the system is improved or expanded.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Conover has utilized the following engineered plans and studies: (1) Conover, Claremont, Southeastern Area Water Plan and Southeastern Catawba County Area Water Study. System growth related projects are also topics during each annual council/staff retreats. internal plans may be altered or approved during these sessions.

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:   System improvements are planned for by utilization of a ten (10) year Capital Improvement Plan. Projects are reviewed and funded annually. The project needs are identified include looping of water lines to enhance water quality, replacement of aged infrastructure that is beginning to fail, online distribution water quality monitoring and additional automation to improve the quality of the water supplied.