Saluda

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

Provisional

Water System Name:	Saluda	PWSID:	01-75-020
Mailing Address:	P.O. Box 248 Saluda, NC 28773	Ownership:	Municipality

Contact Person:	Steven Orr	Title:	Finance Officer
Phone:	828-749-2581	Cell/Mobile:	ext-105-

Distribution System

Line Type	Size Range (Inches)	Estimated % of lines
Cast Iron	6-8	70.00 %
Cast Iron	10-12	5.00 %
Galvanized Iron	2	5.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride	4	15.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride	2	5.00 %

What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines? 18 Miles

How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025? 200 Feet

How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025? 0 Feet

How many meters were replaced in 2025? 12

How old are the oldest meters in this system? 26 Year(s)

How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services? 4

What is this system's finished water storage capacity? 0.3300 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, 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? No

Does this system have an active water conservation public education program? No

Does this system have a leak detection program? Yes

Water Conservation

What type of rate structure is used? Uniform

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? No

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Sub-Basin(s)	% of Service Population
Broad River (01-1)	100 %

County(s)	% of Service Population
Polk	95 %
Henderson	5 %

What was the year-round population served in 2025? 1,285

What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable) 2,500 ( May Jun Jul Aug )

Has this system acquired another system since last report? No

Water Use by Type

Type of Use	Metered Connections	Metered Average Use (MGD)
Residential	730	0.1030
Commercial	61	0.0130
Industrial	0	0.0000
Institutional	0	0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)? 0.0004 MGD

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	0.1340	0.1340	May	0.1400	0.1400	Sep	0.1240	0.1240
Feb	0.1180	0.1180	Jun	0.1450	0.1450	Oct	0.1850	0.1850
Mar	0.1270	0.1270	Jul	0.1370	0.1370	Nov	0.1140	0.1140
Apr	0.1250	0.1250	Aug	0.1330	0.1330	Dec	0.1080	0.1080

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
Seller	PWSID	Average Daily Purchased (MGD)	Days Used	MGD	Expiration	Recurring	Required to comply with water use restrictions?	Pipe Size(s) (Inches)	Use Type
Hendersonville	01-45-010	0.1330	365	0.2000	2028	Yes	Yes	12	Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

	Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)		Average Daily Discharge (MGD)
Jan	0.0810	May	0.1380	Sep	0.1280
Feb	0.1780	Jun	0.0710	Oct	0.2020
Mar	0.0780	Jul	0.0720	Nov	0.1510
Apr	0.1320	Aug	0.1090	Dec	0.1570

How many sewer connections does this system have? 424

How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have? 320

Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years? Yes

The city is trying to secure DEQ grants and CBDG TS Helene grants to work toward projects on the WWTP

Wastewater Permits

Permit Number	Type	Permitted Capacity (MGD)	Design Capacity (MGD)	Average Annual Daily Discharge (MGD)	Maximum Day Discharge (MGD)	Receiving Stream	Receiving Basin
NC0028975	WWTP	0.1000	0.1000	0.1000	0.2000	Joels Creek	Broad River (01-1)

5. Planning

Projections

	2025	2030	2040	2050	2060	2070
Year-Round Population	1,285	1,400	1,400	1,400	1,400	1,400
Seasonal Population	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500	2,500

Residential	0.1030	0.0560	0.0580	0.0580	0.0580	0.0580
Commercial	0.0130	0.0140	0.0140	0.0140	0.0140	0.0140
Industrial	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Institutional	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
System Process	0.0004	0.0011	0.0011	0.0011	0.0011	0.0011
Unaccounted-for	0.0166	0.0599	0.0643	0.0643	0.0643	0.0643

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

	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	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000
Future Supplies		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD)	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000	0.2000
Service Area Demand	0.1330	0.1310	0.1374	0.1374	0.1374	0.1374
Sales	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Future Sales		0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000	0.0000
Total Demand (MGD)	0.1330	0.1310	0.1374	0.1374	0.1374	0.1374
Demand as Percent of Supply	67%	66%	69%	69%	69%	69%

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 80 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 as we purchase are water from the City of Hendersonville and they can meet our needs

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs? We are in the middle of the MRF negotiations and the plan to merge would be finalized in 2027

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs? we will follow recommendations from the MRF

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above? We will follow recommendation from the MRF

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning? Yes, Regional Water Sewer Advisory Council with the City of Hendersonville and Henderson County

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning? City of Hendersonville's Annual Report

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: Long term solutions for the City of Saluda's long term water needs will be determined by the MRF Agreement with the City of Hendersonville.

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