Tuckaseigee WS Authority

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: Tuckaseigee WS Authority   PWSID: 01-50-035
Mailing Address:1246 W. Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779		Ownership:Authority
 
Contact Person:Russell Bigmeat JrTitle:ORC - Water Plant Super.
Phone:828-293-3253Cell/Mobile:828-506-3654
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 12.00 %
Cast Iron 4-8 33.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-12 41.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 14.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   88 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   151
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   21 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   14
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.1620 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?   No, As Needed
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?   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
Tuskasegee River (07-2)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Jackson100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   7,608
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   2,536 ( Jan Feb Mar Apr May Aug Sep Oct Nov )
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 2,526 0.5203 2 0.0001
Commercial 586 0.2231 1 0.0000
Industrial 4 0.0715 0 0.0000
Institutional 11 0.0191 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0850 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
Dillsboro W and S Inc. 01-01-908 0.0103 365 Yes Yes 6 Regular
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 0.0000 0 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 1.0794 1.3548 May 1.0047 1.2620 Sep 1.3112 1.4558
Feb 1.0805 1.3549 Jun 1.0211 1.2450 Oct 1.2167 1.4549
Mar 1.0372 1.3380 Jul 1.1136 1.4256 Nov 1.2086 1.4528
Apr 0.9960 1.3160 Aug 1.3583 1.4514 Dec 1.1476 1.4559

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
Tuckaseigee River 1.1319 365 1.4559 8.9000 F 3.0000

* 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
Tuckaseigee River 207 Yes Tuskasegee River (07-2) Jackson 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?   No
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
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 0.0000 0 No Yes 6 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Tuckaseigee WP 1.5000 Yes No Tuckaseigee River
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  Yes
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  Yes
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  Yes
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  Yes
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  Yes

Yes, if there are normal demands with heavy Industrial use due to turbid streams. Plant expansion planning is in progress.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.2358 May 1.2616 Sep 1.4148
Feb 1.5567 Jun 1.1174 Oct 1.2139
Mar 1.2166 Jul 1.0598 Nov 1.0992
Apr 1.3995 Aug 1.2946 Dec 1.0554

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,799
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   719
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
NC0020214 WWTP 0.5000 0.5000 0.0800 0.5000 Scotts Creek Tuskasegee River (07-2)
NC0039578 WWTP 3.5000 3.5000 1.1600 3.1920 Tuckaseigee Tuskasegee River (07-2)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Western Carolina University 01-50-116 Receiving 0.2375 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 7,608 8,171 9,428 10,877 12,549 14,477
Seasonal Population 2,536 2,724 3,143 3,626 4,183 4,826
 
Residential 0.5204 0.5502 0.6349 0.7325 0.8450 0.9749
Commercial 0.2231 0.2302 0.2656 0.3064 0.3536 0.4079
Industrial 0.0715 0.0638 0.0736 0.0849 0.0979 0.1130
Institutional 0.0191 0.0208 0.0239 0.0276 0.0319 0.0368
System Process 0.0850 0.0757 0.0885 0.1021 0.1179 0.1360
Unaccounted-for 0.2025 0.2225 0.2568 0.2962 0.3418 0.3943
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000
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) 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000 8.9000
Service Area Demand 1.1216 1.1632 1.3433 1.5497 1.7881 2.0629
Sales 0.0103 0.0103 0.0103 0.0103 0.0103 0.0103
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.1319 1.1735 1.3536 1.5600 1.7984 2.0732
Demand as Percent of Supply 13% 13% 15% 18% 20% 23%

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 68 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?   None

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?   No

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:   TWSA has just completed a new 1.5-million-gallon storage tank. Also beginning plans for wtp expansion. DWI application has been submitted for funding. Finally, a new TWSA/WCU interconnect is being designed.

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.