Mount Airy

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: Mount Airy   PWSID: 02-86-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 70
Mount Airy, NC 27030		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dan SpeightTitle:Engineering Technician
Phone:336-786-3591Cell/Mobile:336-755-5414
 
Secondary Contact:Levi Hiatt Phone:336-786-3593
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 70
Mount Airy, NC 27030		Cell/Mobile:336-755-5414
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4,6,8 2.00 %
Cast Iron 2-20 23.00 %
Ductile Iron 2-20 65.36 %
Galvanized Iron 1.5,2 0.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 9.64 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   210 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   3,491 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   2,967 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   91
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   67 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   20
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   5.5590 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

One 67 year old meter, not currently in use. Next oldest probably 50 years old.

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

When a leak is suspected leak detection devices are used to help identify the leak.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Decreasing 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?   No

A second interconnect with Dobson that could feed both ways is planned for later this year. It was bid out but came in more than double the enginers estimate with only one bid. Will try again later this year.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Surry100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   10,700
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 5,500 0.5820 0 0.0000
Commercial 900 0.6040 0 0.0000
Industrial 51 0.1600 0 0.0000
Institutional 81 0.1120 1 0.0200

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.4200 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
Carroll County Public Service Authority 10-35-475 0.0200 365 0.0100 2018 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Heater Utilities 02-86-107 0.0200 365 0.0000 Yes Yes 4.0 Regular
Town of Dobson 02-86-030 0.2100 365 1.5000 2053 Yes Yes 16 Regular
Town of Pilot Mountain 02-86-025 0.2800 365 2.0000 Yes Yes 12 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 2.8460 3.5110 May 2.7700 3.7700 Sep 2.9220 3.5190
Feb 2.9220 3.7120 Jun 2.8180 3.3190 Oct 3.0430 3.8710
Mar 2.8680 4.0630 Jul 2.6880 3.6250 Nov 3.0930 4.1720
Apr 2.7770 3.3150 Aug 2.8780 3.4150 Dec 3.0450 3.7900

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
Lovills Creek Allred Mill Reservoir 0.6470 70 0.9760 1.3000 SY20 50.0000
Stewarts Creek James K. Boyd Reservoir 2.7330 365 3.8010 14.0000 SY20 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
Lovills Creek Allred Mill Reservoir 32 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Surry Regular
Stewarts Creek James K. Boyd Reservoir 67 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Surry Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   29 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
F. G. DOGGETT 6.0000 Yes Yes STEWARTS CREEK
S. L. SPENCER 2.5000 Yes Yes LOVILLS 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 2.0900 May 2.0800 Sep 1.7500
Feb 2.5600 Jun 2.0800 Oct 1.7500
Mar 1.7500 Jul 2.1600 Nov 1.6900
Apr 1.8900 Aug 1.8100 Dec 1.7600

How many sewer connections does this system have?   4,400
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,776
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
NC0021121 WWTP 7.0000 21.0000 1.9475 5.7900 Ararat River Yadkin River (18-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 10,700 12,500 14,400 16,600 19,100 21,600
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.5820 0.6250 0.7200 0.8300 0.9550 1.1000
Commercial 0.6040 0.8230 0.9050 0.9950 1.1000 1.2000
Industrial 0.1600 0.2250 0.2300 0.2510 0.2660 0.2830
Institutional 0.1320 0.0720 0.0790 0.0870 0.0950 0.1050
System Process 0.4200 0.5000 0.5200 0.5400 0.5600 0.5800
Unaccounted-for 0.4291 0.4940 0.5440 0.5800 0.6200 0.6650
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000
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) 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000 15.3000
Service Area Demand 2.3271 2.7390 2.9980 3.2830 3.5960 3.9330
Sales 0.5300 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400 3.5400
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.8571 6.2790 6.5380 6.8230 7.1360 7.4730
Demand as Percent of Supply 19% 41% 43% 45% 47% 49%

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 54 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?   

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:   

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.