Denton

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: Denton   PWSID: 02-29-030
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 306
Denton, NC 27239		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Troy BranchTitle:Distribution System ORC
Phone:336-859-4460Cell/Mobile:336-250-0248
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 30.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-16 40.00 %
Galvanized Iron 3/4-2 10.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 20.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   20 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   1,097
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?   1.6250 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.   Yes
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   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
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Davidson100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   1,527
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

The current population used was taken from the ACS 2024 5-year report from Censusreporter.org and used the estimated annual growth from that report which is 1.37%. In years past we were estimating by water connections. It was purely an estimate. we feel this number better represents the closest population this year.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 964 0.0931 0 0.0000
Commercial 126 0.0520 0 0.0000
Industrial 4 0.0173 0 0.0000
Institutional 4 0.0100 1 0.0002

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.3763 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
Handy Sanitary District 02-29-035 0.9910 365 1.1250 2034 Yes No 6 & 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 1.6200 1.8900 May 1.2000 1.4300 Sep 1.8300 2.3500
Feb 1.5700 2.1500 Jun 1.3100 2.1900 Oct 1.8200 2.1700
Mar 1.4800 1.8800 Jul 1.6200 1.9500 Nov 1.9000 2.3300
Apr 1.5800 2.1750 Aug 1.8600 2.3200 Dec 1.9900 2.3800

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
Yadkin River Tuckertown Reservoir 1.6480 365 2.3800 2.3000 C 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
Yadkin River Tuckertown Reservoir 3,985 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Davidson Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   2 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
Handy Sanitary District 02-29-035 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 6 & 8 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Denton Water Plant 2.3000 Yes Yes Tuckertown Reservoir
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 0.4170 May 0.3722 Sep 0.2222
Feb 0.4774 Jun 0.2959 Oct 0.2039
Mar 0.3017 Jul 0.2611 Nov 0.2021
Apr 0.2997 Aug 0.3130 Dec 0.2410

How many sewer connections does this system have?   851
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   45
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
NC0026689 WWTP 0.8000 0.8000 0.3010 1.5290 Lick Creek Yadkin River (18-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Handy Sanitary District 02-29-035 Receiving 0.0000 0

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 1,527 1,614 1,694 1,736 1,780 1,824
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0931 0.1006 0.1056 0.1082 0.1137 0.1165
Commercial 0.0520 0.0560 0.0570 0.0570 0.0570 0.0570
Industrial 0.0173 0.0190 0.0210 0.0230 0.0240 0.0260
Institutional 0.0102 0.0105 0.0131 0.0146 0.0160 0.0176
System Process 0.3763 0.2800 0.2800 0.2800 0.2800 0.2800
Unaccounted-for 0.1081 0.0918 0.0939 0.0951 0.0966 0.0979

We calculated the year-round population at 1.37% growth through 2030 and then dropped to a 0.5% growth through 2040 and then 0.25% annual growth after due to lack of land for growth and city limit constraints.
There was an increase this year in Industrial due to 1 industry changed ownership and production increased, but has since settled out at end of the year.
We believe the estimate for 2024 Institutional is skewed. The numbers for 2025 are accurate as our water use data confirms.
We believe that our System Process estimates will decrease due updating and adding meters throughout the Water Treatment Plant in the coming years.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000
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) 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000 2.3000
Service Area Demand 0.6570 0.5579 0.5706 0.5779 0.5873 0.5950
Sales 0.9910 1.1250 1.1250 1.1250 1.1250 1.1250
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.6480 1.6829 1.6956 1.7029 1.7123 1.7200
Demand as Percent of Supply 72% 73% 74% 74% 74% 75%

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 61 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.    1. Conduct regular water audits.
2.The new AMI water meters have already improved our leak detection and response time to leaks as can be seen in our water loss/ unaccounted for water loss.
3. Provide education to residents in the form of quarterly newsletters, CCR, the Town's Facebook page as well as the Town's website.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Rate Studies and efficiency audits at WTP

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   We are exploring a dedicated interconnection with neighboring water system to be used as an emergency but would be available if future demand required it.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Using our newly acquired engineers to seek and apply for available grants and continue to increase funds through Capital Improvement Plan.

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?  Utility Pre-billing reports, water meter readings, WTP eMOR Reports and WWTP eDMR Reports

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:   We have begun water distribution and collection system mapping to show changes, expansions and improvements. Our engineering firm has been conducting water pressure studies. We are continuing to replace lead gooseneck as per the Lead Line Replacement program.

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.