Forest City

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: Forest City   PWSID: 01-81-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Jason WebbTitle:Water Plant Superintendent
Phone:828-248-5215Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Janet Mason Phone:828-245-4747
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 728
Forest City, NC 28043		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 10.00 %
Ductile Iron 3-16 55.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 35.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   208 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   1,355 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   200
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   60 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   5.3000 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, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
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
Broad River (01-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Rutherford100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   21,634
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 7,465 0.7631 0 0.0000
Commercial 965 0.4520 0 0.0000
Industrial 14 0.8288 0 0.0000
Institutional 65 0.0819 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0543 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
Concord Community Water System 01-81-050 0.0854 365 0.3300 2019 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Bostic 01-81-040 0.0530 365 0.3300 2019 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Town of Ellenboro 01-81-038 0.1392 365 0.3300 2016 Yes Yes 8 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 3.1400 May 3.3530 Sep 3.5180
Feb 3.2020 Jun 3.4510 Oct 3.4770
Mar 3.2270 Jul 3.7050 Nov 3.3300
Apr 3.2260 Aug 3.4970 Dec 3.1070

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
Second Broad River 3.3520 365 0.0000 12.0000 F 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
Second Broad River 92 Yes Broad River (01-1) Rutherford 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
Broad River Water Authority 01-81-035 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Forest City WTP 8.0000 Yes Yes Second Broad 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?  
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 1.2380 May 1.5860 Sep 1.3910
Feb 1.8150 Jun 1.4350 Oct 1.3730
Mar 1.3780 Jul 1.2090 Nov 1.2230
Apr 1.4820 Aug 2.0280 Dec 1.1290

How many sewer connections does this system have?   4,340
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   344
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
NC0025984 WWTP 4.9500 5.0000 1.4405 Second Broad River Broad River (01-1)
NC0074306 WTP 2.0000 2.0000 0.0000 Navaho Creek Broad River (01-1)
WQ0010926 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Second Broad RIver Broad River (01-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Town of Ellenboro 01-81-038 Receiving 0.0208 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 21,634 23,888 26,516 29,433 32,670 36,264
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.7631 0.8225 0.8999 0.9847 1.0774 1.1789
Commercial 0.4520 0.4728 0.5173 0.5660 0.6194 0.6777
Industrial 0.8288 0.8392 0.8605 0.8823 0.9046 0.9275
Institutional 0.0819 0.0829 0.0850 0.0872 0.0894 0.0916
System Process 0.0543 0.0549 0.0564 0.0578 0.0593 0.0608
Unaccounted-for 0.8943 0.9321 0.9923 1.0575 1.1281 1.2046
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000
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) 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000 12.0000
Service Area Demand 3.0744 3.2044 3.4114 3.6355 3.8782 4.1411
Sales 0.2776 0.9900 0.9900 0.9900 0.9900 0.9900
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 3.3520 4.1944 4.4014 4.6255 4.8682 5.1311
Demand as Percent of Supply 28% 35% 37% 39% 41% 43%

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 35 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.    

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   

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

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   

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:   

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.