Belmont

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: Belmont   PWSID: 01-36-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Jennifer GibsonTitle:Superintendent, ORC
Phone:704-901-2077Cell/Mobile:704-813-3368
 
Secondary Contact:Jonathan Wilson Phone:704-825-0506
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 431
Belmont, NC 28012
Cell/Mobile:704-813-3368
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 0.39 %
Cast Iron 6-12 1.79 %
Ductile Iron 2-16 47.50 %
Other 2-12 13.58 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 36.74 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   132 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   15,656 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   420
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   8 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   597
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.0000 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, 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?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)55 %
Catawba River (03-1)45 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Gaston100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   17,477
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 7,220 1.0101 0 0.0000
Commercial 346 0.2635 0 0.0000
Industrial 24 0.3080 0 0.0000
Institutional 118 0.0727 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.4702 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
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE 01-36-107 0.0493 365 0.0000 Yes Yes 6 Regular
HEATHER GLEN/HIGHLAND 01-36-255 0.0067 365 0.0000 2048 Yes Yes 4 Regular
Mount Holly 01-36-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 2028 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Mount Holly (Hospital) 01-36-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 2034 Yes Yes 10 Emergency
SOUTH POINT LANDING 01-36-192 0.0038 365 0.0000 2048 Yes Yes 4 Regular
Two Rivers Utilities 01-36-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2020 Yes Yes 12 Emergency

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 2.3310 3.0380 May 2.4920 3.2100 Sep 2.8300 3.7570
Feb 2.2470 2.9750 Jun 2.7070 3.4460 Oct 2.8380 3.7420
Mar 2.3550 2.9510 Jul 3.0100 3.7200 Nov 2.4010 2.9320
Apr 2.5390 3.3850 Aug 2.6920 3.2280 Dec 2.1740 3.0460

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
Lake Wylie/ Catawba NA 2.5602 365 3.7570 10.0000 C 10.0000

* 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
Lake Wylie/ Catawba NA 3,020 Yes Catawba River (03-1) Gaston Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 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
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
Mount Holly 01-36-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 2028 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Mount Holly (Hospital) 01-36-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 2033 Yes Yes 10 Emergency
Two Rivers Utilities 01-36-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 2020 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Belmont Water Plant 10.0000 Yes Yes Catawba River (03-01)
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 1.5450 May 2.0420 Sep 2.1500
Feb 1.8770 Jun 2.1540 Oct 1.9270
Mar 1.7890 Jul 2.1060 Nov 1.5780
Apr 1.8940 Aug 2.4690 Dec 1.4610

How many sewer connections does this system have?   6,993
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,019
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Charlotte Water Agreement

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)
Design Capacity
(MGD)
Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)
Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)
Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0021181 WWTP 5.0000 5.0000 1.9000 5.5200 Catawba River (Lake Wylie) Catawba River (03-1)
NC0077763 WTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Catawba River (Lake Wylie) Catawba River (03-1)

106.3 tons were land applied over a 14 day period under permit WQ0003281 in 2025.

Land applied 0 tons through permit WQ0019504 in 2025.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Two Rivers Utilities 01-36-010 Discharging 0.0490 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 17,477 19,296 23,522 28,673 34,952 42,606
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.0101 1.1170 1.3620 1.6600 2.0240 2.4670
Commercial 0.2635 0.3030 0.3690 0.4500 0.5480 0.6680
Industrial 0.3080 0.3400 0.4150 0.5050 0.6160 0.7510
Institutional 0.0727 0.1320 0.1620 0.1970 0.2400 0.2930
System Process 0.4702 0.5190 0.6330 0.7710 0.9400 1.1460
Unaccounted-for 0.3759 0.3490 0.4260 0.5190 0.6320 0.7710
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000
Service Area Demand 2.5004 2.7600 3.3670 4.1020 5.0000 6.0960
Sales 0.0598 0.0598 0.0598 0.0598 0.0598 0.0598
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.5602 2.8198 3.4268 4.1618 5.0598 6.1558
Demand as Percent of Supply 26% 28% 34% 42% 51% 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 58 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?   The City of Belmont Partners with the Catawba Wateree Water Management Group to monitor water management throughout the basin. Belmont keeps current records of water audits of the plant (system processes) and categorical use throughout the city to account for as much water as possible. The city continues to replace water meters to give a more accurate account of water use in the system. Belmonts also continues to identify and replace the oldest and most problematic water lines that are most likely to leak. Other methods that may be used in the future are evaluated as part of the budget process and set as goals to be achieved.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   N/A

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   The City of Belmont will continue to implement plans and policies from the CWWMG.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Belmont partners with the Catawba Wateree Water Management Group and has participated in Integrated Water Resource Plan Workshops.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  The CWWMG group has done studies and models which can be viewed in the Integrated Water Resources Plan on their website. They also conduct programs to monitor water quality and quantity in the Catawba Wateree Basin. There is also a subcommittee drought management group.

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:   At this time we are concerned about our intake (we are working to have sediment dredged) and less access to available water due to dry conditions.

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.