Eden

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: Eden   PWSID: 02-79-010
Mailing Address:191 Mebane Bridge Road
Eden, NC 27288		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Chris PowellTitle:Water and Wastewater Superintendent
Phone:336-627-1009Cell/Mobile:336-430-2235
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-10 10.45 %
Cast Iron 6-14 19.68 %
Ductile Iron 3-36 51.99 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 4.04 %
Other 1-16 0.07 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-24 13.77 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   172 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   673 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   46 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   311
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?   90
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   10.2250 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

A lot of the 16" PVC and Ductile Iron Water Lines are still inactive and are not included in the above numbers.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, 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?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Leak detection equipment, leak correlators, are used to identify sources of water loss.

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?   No

The City of Eden does not have an interconnection that could supply water back to the City's system. Wholesale to Dan River Water Inc. have an interconnection to Mayodan, NC such that an emergency they may be able to lessen the demand on our resources. Eden is bounded by the Virginia state line to the North and the West, South and East by the Dan River for four miles or more. The county and local municipalities have been participating in meetings regarding interconnects, but funding due to the engineering feasibility studies have been limited and no progress has been made.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Roanoke River (14-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Rockingham100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   15,408
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 6,694 0.9416 0 0.0000
Commercial 551 0.2090 0 0.0000
Industrial 18 0.1729 0 0.0000
Institutional 127 0.0646 28 0.6000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.8400 MGD

Some of the meters for the city facilities and parks were located and read, others were estimated. This is included in the institutional section. The high number of institutional connections are due to how the city finance department classifies connections. An example would be 7 connections for the high school (Separate building, ball field, activity fields, etc.) The high use for the process water includes the washdown of storage tanks, basin cleaning, valve replacements at the water plant and 24-hour automatic flushing units in the distribution system. The high non-metered estimate includes water running into railroad pump station because of the shut-down of industry in that area, and high volume of water main breaks during the cold months.

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
Dan River Water, Inc. 02-79-040 1.3287 365 1.6670 2029 Yes Yes 6-16 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 4.5600 6.6050 May 4.1050 5.3140 Sep 4.4830 5.3200
Feb 4.3470 5.2600 Jun 4.3790 5.2810 Oct 4.4290 5.7080
Mar 3.8620 4.3540 Jul 4.5990 5.7380 Nov 4.2230 5.5270
Apr 4.2050 7.1310 Aug 4.6750 5.7830 Dec 4.4890 5.6880

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
Dan River Raw Water Impoundment 4.3630 365 7.1310 24.1700 F 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
Dan River Raw Water Impoundment 1,150 Yes Roanoke River (14-1) Rockingham Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   87 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
Eden WTP 20.6000 Yes Yes Dan River
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 2.8780 May 3.2960 Sep 2.5550
Feb 4.4030 Jun 2.2820 Oct 2.3990
Mar 2.3620 Jul 3.0330 Nov 2.1530
Apr 2.8360 Aug 2.4990 Dec 2.8420

How many sewer connections does this system have?   6,917
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   371
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The City of Eden is in the process of converting from a mechanical aeration to a diffused air basin. We are also in the process of converting from feeding chlorine gas to feeding Sodium Hypochlorite. The basin project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. The chlorine conversion project is in the design stage. This is hopefully to be completed within the next two years.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0025071 WWTP 13.5000 13.5000 2.7950 13.0561 Dan River Roanoke River (14-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Rockingham County 02-79-050 Receiving 0.0538 365 0.2180

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 15,408 15,400 15,500 15,550 16,000 16,550
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.9416 0.8000 0.7900 0.7800 0.7700 0.7600
Commercial 0.2090 0.2000 0.2100 0.2300 0.2400 0.2500
Industrial 0.1729 0.1700 0.1750 0.1800 0.1850 0.1900
Institutional 0.6646 0.3400 0.3300 0.3200 0.3100 0.3000
System Process 0.8400 0.8400 0.8300 0.8200 0.8100 0.8000
Unaccounted-for 0.2062 0.1713 0.1702 0.1699 0.1688 0.1677
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700
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) 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700 24.1700
Service Area Demand 3.0343 2.5213 2.5052 2.4999 2.4838 2.4677
Sales 1.3287 1.6670 1.6670 1.6670 1.6670 1.6670
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 4.3630 4.1883 4.1722 4.1669 4.1508 4.1347
Demand as Percent of Supply 18% 17% 17% 17% 17% 17%

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.    No Changes

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   No Changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   No Changes

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No Changes

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, The City of Eden Water System is participating in regional planning, working with Pittsylvania County and Danville, Virginia on a regional Mega Park in Virginia 5 miles from the Eden City limits. The Mega Park is recruiting industrial users for the 3500-acre site. Eden is the supply 6.5 MGD of water and treat up to 3 MGD of wastewater from the site.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Eden is currently working with a water demand of around 17% of capacity. Eden has lost industrial clients who closed their businesses over the last ten years that amount to 7.7 MGD of water demand. Dewberry engineering has been working with us od doing this project and planning any system changes that will be required for the Mega Park.

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:   None at this time.

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.