Franklin County Public Utilities

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: Franklin County Public Utilities   PWSID: 02-35-030
Mailing Address:1630 US 1 Hwy
Youngsville, NC 27596		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Chris DohertyTitle:Public Utilities Director
Phone:919-556-6177Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Jonathan Colt Proctor Phone:919-556-6177
Mailing Address:1630 Us 1 Hwy
Youngsville, NC 27596		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 8-12 5.00 %
Cast Iron 4-16 10.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-16 40.00 %
Galvanized Iron .75-3 10.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-16 35.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   240 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   200 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   19,917 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   450
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   19 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   92
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.9250 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

LWSP is for NC02-35-010 and NC02-35-030. Total elevated storage is for both permit numbers and systems are interconnected.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Weekly
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?   No

The LWSP is for both water system ID's - NC0235010 & NC0235030

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0056 MGD   For how many connections?   1
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

LWSP is for both water system ID's - NC0235010 & NC0235030.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Tar River (15-1)85 %
Neuse River (10-1)15 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Franklin99 %
Granville1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   31,800
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

LWSP is for both water system ID's = NC0235010 & NC0235030

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 10,066 1.1760 0 0.0000
Commercial 387 0.1610 0 0.0000
Industrial 4 1.0260 0 0.0000
Institutional 41 0.0220 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0186 MGD

LWSP is for PWSID 0235010 and 0235030.

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
Lake Royale/REDBIRD 02-35-108 0.2560 365 0.3600 2039 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Louisburg 02-35-015 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 16 Emergency
Town of Bunn 02-35-025 0.1010 365 0.2000 2039 Yes Yes 12 Regular

LWSP is for two water system ID's NC0235010 & NC0235030

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 3.2860 3.7660 May 3.2610 3.7170 Sep 3.1680 3.6640
Feb 3.2810 3.8490 Jun 3.3640 3.6850 Oct 3.1270 3.4690
Mar 3.1570 3.3530 Jul 3.4410 3.9970 Nov 2.7740 3.3630
Apr 3.2560 3.6370 Aug 3.1790 3.4890 Dec 3.0330 3.8320

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
Cedar Creek New City Pond 0.4350 365 0.0000 1.0000 SY20 14.0000
Taylor Creek Old City Pond 0.0620 365 0.0000 1.0000 SY20 10.0000

* 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
Cedar Creek New City Pond 5 Yes Tar River (15-1) Franklin Regular
Taylor Creek Old City Pond 1 No Tar River (15-1) Franklin Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   24 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
City of Henderson 02-91-010 1.9760 365 3.4500 2038 Yes Yes 16 Regular
City of Raleigh 03-92-010 0.3928 346 0.4000 2028 No Yes 12 Regular
Town of Louisburg 02-35-015 0.3380 362 0.6670 2018 Yes Yes 16 Regular

LWSP is for water system ID's NC0235010 & NC0235030

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Franklinton Water Plant 1.0000 Yes Yes Cedar Creek and Taylor 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

LWSP is for both water system ID's - NC0235010 & NC0235030

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.4621 May 1.4190 Sep 1.3790
Feb 1.4623 Jun 1.5000 Oct 1.1250
Mar 1.3920 Jul 1.5210 Nov 1.2030
Apr 1.4080 Aug 1.5620 Dec 1.2880

How many sewer connections does this system have?   6,211
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,750
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
NC0002852 WTP 0.0800 0.1000 0.0316 Taylor Creek Tar River (15-1)
NC0069311 WWTP 3.0000 3.0000 1.3930 3.0000 Cedar Creek Tar River (15-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 31,800 34,000 39,000 44,000 49,000 53,000
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.1760 1.4000 1.8500 2.3200 2.8400 3.4000
Commercial 0.1610 0.1900 0.2200 0.2500 0.3000 0.3400
Industrial 1.0260 1.3500 1.3500 1.3500 1.5000 1.5000
Institutional 0.0220 0.0750 0.0750 0.0900 0.1050 0.1050
System Process 0.0186 0.0250 0.0250 0.0285 0.0310 0.0360
Unaccounted-for 0.4200 0.1300 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500 0.1500

LWSP is for NC0235010 and NC0235030

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000 2.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 4.5170 4.1170 4.1170 4.1170 4.1170 4.1170
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 6.5170 6.1170 6.1170 6.1170 6.1170 6.1170
Service Area Demand 2.8236 3.1700 3.6700 4.1885 4.9260 5.5310
Sales 0.3570 0.5600 0.5600 0.5600 0.5600 0.5600
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 3.1806 3.7300 4.2300 4.7485 5.4860 6.0910
Demand as Percent of Supply 49% 61% 69% 78% 90% 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 37 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.    Franklin County has year round outdoor watering restrictions.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Encourage smart water use. We are changing out water meters to accurately record customer usage

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Continue working with consulting engineer for long term water supply needs

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Continue working with consulting engineer for long term water supply needs

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?  Continue working with consulting engineer for long term water supply needs

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:   County is constructing a new elevated water tank and raising another to assist with pressures. Also looking at the western service area in the model to see if additional infrastructure is needed

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.