East Arcadia, Town of

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: East Arcadia, Town of   PWSID: 03-09-050
Mailing Address:1472 East Arcadia Rd.
Riegelwood, NC 28456		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Leonard HallTitle:Contract ORC
Phone:910-655-4388Cell/Mobile:910-622-6932
 
Secondary Contact:John Malone (NCRWA) Phone:336-780-0786
Mailing Address:
, 		Cell/Mobile:336-780-0786
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 2-8 20.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 80.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   15 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?   271
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   0 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.0750 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

All meters were replaced in 2025 under a meter replacement program to include the Bulk Water Sales meters and the commercial meters to the apartment complex.
Unaccounted for water in 2025 is 58% (also 58% in 2024). There are no longer any visible / known water leaks in the system. This loss is expected to decrease once actual customer consumption, including bulk sales to Town of Sandyfield, is known for the full 2026 year.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   No
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   No
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
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
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

The Town has an emergency use connection with Bladen County (West Bladen) water system. The System currently still charges a monthly flat fee for service. The Town working with an engineering firm to determine the proper rate structure needed once consumption-based billing begins.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Bladen99 %
Columbus1 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   599
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Population is based on 236 residential connections x 2.54 people per household = 599 (rounded).

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 236 0.0120 0 0.0000
Commercial 2 0.0145 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0061 MGD

In November of 2025 the Town had completed replacement of all meters and started reading all water meters again. Use for the entire year is calculated estimate based on the median historical average residential use (~10%) and the median commercial use (~12%) between 2017 - 2021 of Total Source Water production. 2026 should be actual metered flow for each account. Some work needs to be done to reclassify some accounts prior to the next reporting year.

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
Bladen Co WD (West Bladen) 03-09-055 0.0000 0 0.0000 2028 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Town of Sandyfield 70-24-024 0.0176 365 0.0300 2040 Yes Yes 4, 4 Regular

No Water Sold to Blanden County in 2025.
Bulk water meters (x2) supplying Town of Sandyfield were replaced in September of 2025.

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 0.1026 May 0.1219 Sep 0.1477
Feb 0.1300 Jun 0.1280 Oct 0.1213
Mar 0.1216 Jul 0.1194 Nov 0.0940
Apr 0.1260 Aug 0.0852 Dec 0.1400

Ground Water Sources
Name or Number Average Daily Withdrawal (MGD) Max Day Withdrawal (MGD) 12-Hour Supply
(MGD)		 CUA Reduction Year Offline Use Type
MGD Days Used
Well # 1 0.1332 183 0.2500 Regular
Well # 2 0.0000 0 0.1300 2012 Emergency
Well # 3 0.1061 182 0.2200 Regular
Ground Water Sources (continued)
Name or Number Well Depth (Feet) Casing Depth
(Feet)		 Screen Depth (Feet) Well Diameter (Inches) Pump Intake Depth (Feet) Metered?
Top Bottom
Well # 1 160 140 0 20 8 127 Yes
Well # 2 180 136 20 8 145 Yes
Well # 3 195 175 10 10 8 150 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   No

Well # 2 is not in service. Source water meters are not read daily and therefore cannot determine max use.

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
Bladen Co WD (West Bladen) 03-09-055 0.0000 0 0.0000 2020 Yes Yes 6 Emergency

No water purchased from Bladen County in 2025.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   236
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

The Town does not operate a Wastewater Collection System. Arcadia Village apartments (2 metered connections) have their own wastewater drainfield offsite of the development.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 599 619 551 491 438 391
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0120 0.0124 0.0110 0.0098 0.0087 0.0077
Commercial 0.0145 0.0150 0.0133 0.0118 0.0105 0.0093
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0061 0.0060 0.0065 0.0070 0.0073 0.0075
Unaccounted-for 0.0695 0.0712 0.0657 0.0610 0.0565 0.0522

Projections based on an overall 1.42% annual negative growth rate. An increase in 2030 population is expected due to completion of a 21 lot future planned development.
Projected unaccounted for water is expected to be reduced due to all new consumption meters installed on residential, commercial and bulk sale meters in the system in late 2025.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700
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) 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700 0.4700
Service Area Demand 0.1021 0.1046 0.0965 0.0896 0.0830 0.0767
Sales 0.0176 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300 0.0300
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.1197 0.1346 0.1265 0.1196 0.1130 0.1067
Demand as Percent of Supply 25% 29% 27% 25% 24% 23%

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 20 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?   None

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   None

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

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:   None.

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.