Graham

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: Graham   PWSID: 02-01-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Drawer 357
Graham, NC 27253		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Aaron HollandTitle:Assistant City Manager
Phone:336-570-6700Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Josh Johnson- AWCK Phone:336-226-5534
Mailing Address:740 Chapel Hill Rd
Burlington, NC 27215		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 0.60 %
Cast Iron 2-10 29.85 %
Ductile Iron 4-30 63.28 %
Galvanized Iron 6-8 2.21 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-5-2 4.06 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   124 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   15,277 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   1,590
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   34 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   274
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.5000 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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Haw River (02-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Alamance100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   18,354
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 6,969 0.7490 0 0.0000
Commercial 190 0.3710 0 0.0000
Industrial 48 0.2410 0 0.0000
Institutional 28 0.0480 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.4630 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
Burlington 02-01-010 0.0018 365 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Green Level 02-01-030 0.2780 365 0.1810 2023 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Haw River 02-01-020 0.0040 365 0.0000 Yes Yes 10 Regular
Mebane 02-01-018 2.1410 365 6.0000 Yes Yes 16-24 Regular
Orange-Alamance 03-68-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Town of Swepsonville 30-01-005 0.2080 365 0.3000 2023 Yes Yes 12 Regular

Green Level exceeded contract amount due to discovery of water main leak.

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 4.7830 5.0000 May 5.5440 5.6520 Sep 5.2130 5.5590
Feb 4.8180 5.0440 Jun 5.7010 7.0000 Oct 4.6000 5.2310
Mar 4.6380 4.6510 Jul 4.7210 6.0470 Nov 4.5050 4.7340
Apr 4.9050 5.5620 Aug 5.0760 5.3360 Dec 4.4760 5.2720

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
Back Creek Graham-Mebane Lake 4.9150 365 7.0000 12.5000 SY20 2,300.0000

* 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
Back Creek Graham-Mebane Lake 66 Yes Haw River (02-1) Alamance Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   2,300 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
Burlington 02-01-010 3.3993 13 0.0000 Yes Yes 8-12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Graham-Mebane WTP 12.0000 Yes Yes Graham-Mebane Lake
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 1.9300 May 2.1100 Sep 1.9000
Feb 2.5700 Jun 2.0300 Oct 1.8700
Mar 2.0000 Jul 2.8800 Nov 1.8800
Apr 2.0400 Aug 2.2600 Dec 1.9100

How many sewer connections does this system have?   7,020
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   91
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Currently expanding plant to 5.0 MGD.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0021211 WWTP 3.5000 3.5000 2.1150 7.9700 Haw River Haw River (02-1)
NC0045292 WTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.3970 1.1740 Back Creek Haw River (02-1)
WQ003821 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Land Application Haw River (02-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Burlington 02-01-010 Discharging 0.1879 365 0.5000
Haw River 02-01-020 Discharging 0.0700 365 0.1250
Mebane 02-01-018 Receiving 0.0600 365 0.7500

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 18,354 22,024 26,429 31,715 38,058 45,670
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.7490 0.8900 1.0700 1.2900 1.5500 1.8600
Commercial 0.3710 0.4400 0.5300 0.6400 0.7600 0.9200
Industrial 0.2410 0.2800 0.3400 0.4100 0.4900 0.5900
Institutional 0.0480 0.0500 0.0600 0.0800 0.0900 0.1100
System Process 0.4630 0.5500 0.6600 0.8000 0.9600 1.1500
Unaccounted-for 0.5313 0.6300 0.7000 0.9000 1.0900 1.3000
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000
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) 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000
Service Area Demand 2.4033 2.8400 3.3600 4.1200 4.9400 5.9300
Sales 2.6328 6.5838 6.5838 6.5838 6.5838 6.5838
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 5.0361 9.4238 9.9438 10.7038 11.5238 12.5138
Demand as Percent of Supply 40% 75% 80% 86% 92% 100%

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 41 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?   Water conservation program, education, and best management practices

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

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Currently in the middle of a lake expansion study to expand water resource

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.