Brevard

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: Brevard   PWSID: 01-88-010
Mailing Address:95 West Main Street
Brevard, NC 28712		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dennis RichardsonTitle:Water Plant Superintendent
Phone:828-884-2770Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 0.40 %
Cast Iron 4-8 17.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-18 76.00 %
Galvanized Iron 2 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2 5.60 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   86 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   693 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   32
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   24 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   159
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, 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

The leak detection program consist of following: Investigation and verification of customer initiated notification of leaks. This also includes notification from other municipal divisions that routinely operate within the city's distribution area such as sanitation route employees, meter readers, and Police Dept. personnel. Geophones and high sensitivity audio receivers are used to detect the existence and location of leaks. Use of SCADA to verify and confirm daily tank levels. Rate of flow from water plant is also used a a leak indicator. Thermal imaging from a drone has been used to look for possible leaks also.

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?   Yes

There is an emergency interconnect been installed between the Town of Rosman and Brevard, although Rosman does not have the capacity to provide Brevard water. Brevard could provide Rosman water if they where low, but cannot fill Rosman's water storage tank.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
French Broad River (05-2)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Transylvania100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   11,336
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 3,861 0.3516 0 0.0000
Commercial 621 0.2931 0 0.0000
Industrial 2 0.0620 0 0.0000
Institutional 113 0.1205 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0730 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
Town of Rosman 01-88-115 0.0000 0 Yes No Emergency

In 2025 Brevard and Rosman installed an Emergency Interconnect. Rosman does not have the capacity to supply water to Brevard. Brevard can only provide water to Rosman if their system was low. Brevard cannot fill Rosman's water storage tank. This interconnect has never been used yet and no water has been exchanged between the 2 systems so there has been no sales of water.

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 1.6210 1.8650 May 1.6830 2.0180 Sep 1.3440 1.4420
Feb 1.5990 1.8850 Jun 1.7350 2.0550 Oct 1.3460 1.5530
Mar 1.6550 1.9330 Jul 1.8250 2.1200 Nov 1.3480 1.5260
Apr 1.6690 1.9250 Aug 1.6290 2.0010 Dec 1.3250 1.6010

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
Catheys Creek none 1.5650 365 2.1200 2.6000 SY20 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
Catheys Creek none 12 Yes French Broad River (05-2) Transylvania 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 Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Brevard Water Plant 2.6000 Yes Yes Catheys Creek
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 1.3800 May 1.4300 Sep 1.0200
Feb 1.6400 Jun 1.1600 Oct 1.0700
Mar 1.2900 Jul 1.2200 Nov 1.0100
Apr 1.6000 Aug 1.5600 Dec 1.0900

How many sewer connections does this system have?   39
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   645
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The city is working on acquiring funding for a plant expansion now. Engineers have been working on design.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0044784 WTP 0.0000 0.2750 0.0690 0.3830 Catheys Creek French Broad River (05-2)
NC0060534 WWTP 2.5000 2.5000 1.2200 4.0750 French Broad River French Broad River (05-2)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 11,336 12,250 13,500 14,750 16,000 17,500
Seasonal Population 0 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000
 
Residential 0.3516 0.3712 0.4083 0.4491 0.4940 0.5434
Commercial 0.2931 0.3000 0.3100 0.3200 0.3300 0.3400
Industrial 0.0620 0.0626 0.0688 0.0757 0.0765 0.0841
Institutional 0.1205 0.1293 0.1426 0.1568 0.1725 0.1898
System Process 0.0730 0.0764 0.0798 0.0836 0.0880 0.0928
Unaccounted-for 0.6648 0.6938 0.7455 0.8014 0.8574 0.9232
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000
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) 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000 2.6000
Service Area Demand 1.5650 1.6333 1.7550 1.8866 2.0184 2.1733
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) 1.5650 1.6333 1.7550 1.8866 2.0184 2.1733
Demand as Percent of Supply 60% 63% 68% 73% 78% 84%

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 31 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.