Boone

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

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Water System Name: Boone   PWSID: 01-95-010
Mailing Address:321 E. King Street
Boone, NC 28607		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Joshua EllerTitle:Deputy Public Works Director
Phone:828-268-6250Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mike Trivette Phone:828-268-6250
Mailing Address:321 E. King Street
Boone, NC 28607		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-12 15.00 %
Cast Iron 6-8 4.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-24 52.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 4-12 29.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   103 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   1,710 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   3,809 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   664
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   20 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   11
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   6.1100 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?   Yes, Semi-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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Visually monitor our system. We are also migrating to an AMI meter system that provides real-time data and leak alarms.

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
New River (11-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Watauga100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   20,217
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 5,408 0.6040 0 0.0000
Commercial 830 0.5250 0 0.0000
Industrial 9 0.0038 0 0.0000
Institutional 40 0.0780 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1680 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
Appalachain State University 01-95-101 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Blowing Rock 01-95-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 No 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 1.9540 2.3530 May 1.6172 2.1850 Sep 1.9066 2.1350
Feb 1.9025 2.2280 Jun 1.5977 1.9650 Oct 1.9348 2.1300
Mar 1.7944 2.0340 Jul 1.6988 2.3650 Nov 1.8702 2.3210
Apr 1.7616 1.9540 Aug 1.7595 1.9920 Dec 1.8051 2.1440

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
New River Greg Young Intake 1.8000 365 2.3650 4.0000 F 0.0000
South Fork 0.0000 0 0.0000 3.0000 F 0.0000
Winklers Creek 0.0000 0 0.0000 0.2400 F 60.0000

* 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
New River Greg Young Intake 102 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Regular
South Fork 18 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Emergency
Winklers Creek 5 Yes New River (11-1) Watauga Emergency
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?   Yes
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
Appalachian State University 01-95-101 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Blowing Rock 01-95-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Boone Water Plant 4.5000 Yes Yes Greg Young Intake, South Fork & Winklers 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 2.3200 May 2.3700 Sep 2.3000
Feb 2.5300 Jun 2.0600 Oct 2.3000
Mar 2.3300 Jul 2.1800 Nov 2.1000
Apr 2.3200 Aug 2.2500 Dec 2.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,125
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   115
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
NC0020621 WWTP 4.8200 4.8200 2.2500 5.4100 South Fork New River New River (11-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Appalachian State University 01-95-101 Receiving 0.1880 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 20,217 24,136 28,963 34,755 41,706 50,047
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.6040 0.6340 0.6650 0.6990 0.7340 0.8000
Commercial 0.5250 0.5500 0.5770 0.6050 0.6350 0.6660
Industrial 0.0038 0.0039 0.0040 0.0040 0.0041 0.0042
Institutional 0.0780 0.0819 0.0859 0.0902 0.0948 0.0995
System Process 0.1680 0.1700 0.1720 0.1730 0.1740 0.1750
Unaccounted-for 0.4212 0.4398 0.4594 0.4800 0.5016 0.5330

Projected unaccounted-for demand was adjusted to 23% of total demand which is the historical average.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000
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) 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000 4.0000
Service Area Demand 1.8000 1.8796 1.9633 2.0512 2.1435 2.2777
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) 1.8000 1.8796 1.9633 2.0512 2.1435 2.2777
Demand as Percent of Supply 45% 47% 49% 51% 54% 57%

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 30 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:   Please note that the SCADA adjustments mentioned in our 2024 update were implemented April/May of 2025. We expect the amount of unaccounted-for water to decrease in our next update and return to normal ranges.

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.