Pittsboro

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: Pittsboro   PWSID: 03-19-015
Mailing Address:PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Jason BertoncinoTitle:Director of Engineering
Phone:919-777-1155Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Paul Weeks Phone:919-777-1119
Mailing Address:PO Box 3729
Sanford, NC 27331		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-10 0.10 %
Cast Iron 6-8 8.70 %
Ductile Iron 6-16 35.10 %
Galvanized Iron 2 6.80 %
Other 2-8 26.60 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 22.70 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   75 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   18,898 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   132
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   38 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   49
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.0000 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
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?   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?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Uniform
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0617 MGD   For how many connections?   1
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   No

No, infrastructure connections from the merger with City of Sanford to TriRiver Water are under design and expected online in the near-term.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Haw River (02-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Chatham100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   6,493
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

The Town of Pittsboro merged utilities with the City of Sanford on July 1, 2024 to form TriRiver Water.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 2,641 0.2755 0 0.0000
Commercial 483 0.2185 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 5 0.2630 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1469 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
Chapel Ridge S/D 40-19-009 0.1356 365 0.0000 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 0.8620 1.0400 May 0.8890 1.0900 Sep 0.9790 1.6100
Feb 0.8100 1.1600 Jun 0.8650 1.0000 Oct 0.8680 1.1500
Mar 0.8390 1.0100 Jul 0.9100 1.0800 Nov 0.7700 0.9570
Apr 0.8910 1.0800 Aug 0.8970 1.1000 Dec 0.7510 0.8650

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
Haw River 1.0969 365 0.0000 2.0000 T 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
Haw River 1,275 Yes Haw River (02-1) Chatham Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, As Needed
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
Chatham County 03-19-126 0.0000 0 0.5000 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Town of Pittsboro WTP 2.0000 Yes Yes Haw 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?  No
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?  No
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  Yes

The Town of Pittsboro merged utilities with the City of Sanford on July 1, 2024 to form TriRiver Water. Long-term options for interconnectivity are being explored to meet future demands.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.5190 May 0.7420 Sep 0.4690
Feb 0.6510 Jun 0.5590 Oct 0.4850
Mar 0.6110 Jul 0.5850 Nov 0.5080
Apr 0.5710 Aug 0.5870 Dec 0.5430

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,556
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   238
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
NC0020354 WWTP 3.2200 0.7500 0.5100 1.4350 Roberson Creek Haw River (02-1)
WQ0020019 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.1650 0.1920 Various - sludge Haw River (02-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 6,493 20,609 51,522 61,826 74,191 85,150
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2755 2.5000 4.3500 6.1800 7.1700 8.1700
Commercial 0.2185 0.8400 1.4700 2.0900 2.4300 2.7600
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.2630 0.0500 0.0800 0.1200 0.1400 0.1600
System Process 0.1469 0.5600 0.9700 1.3800 1.6000 1.8200
Unaccounted-for 0.0574 0.2100 0.3600 0.5100 0.6000 0.6800

Demand projections were developed under regional utility master planning studies for Pittsboro by TriRiver Water. Average day raw water demands are shown. Demands shown include Chatham Park.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Sanford 03-53-010 Surface 4.0000 2030 Regular
Sanford 03-53-010 Surface 4.0000 2040 Regular
Sanford 03-53-010 Surface 6.0000 2050 Regular

TriRiver Water is conducting ongoing planning efforts to identify future water treatment facilities. This data assumes that the Sanford Water Plant will continue to expand as needed to provide water supply to Pittsboro. Regional planning efforts are still ongoing and future supply sources are subject to change.

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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 4.0000 8.0000 14.0000 14.0000 14.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 2.0000 6.0000 10.0000 16.0000 16.0000 16.0000
Service Area Demand 0.9613 4.1600 7.2300 10.2800 11.9400 13.5900
Sales 0.1356 0.1356 0.1356 0.1356 0.1356 0.1356
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.0969 4.2956 7.3656 10.4156 12.0756 13.7256
Demand as Percent of Supply 55% 72% 74% 65% 75% 86%

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 42 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.    The Town of Pittsboro merged utilities with the City of Sanford on July 1, 2024. TriRiver Water's planning efforts and utility management should adequately address the capacity and management issues faced in the future.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?    TriRiver Water's regional planning efforts should adequately address demand management practices in the future.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   TriRiver water is conducting ongoing planning efforts to identify water treatment facilities. Timing, location, and capacity of future water treatment facilities are being evaluated under ongoing planning efforts.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   TriRiver Water's merger should standardize the technical assistance, funding, and permitting across Pittsboro, Sanford, Siler City, and Chatham County to address demand management and supply planning.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, TriRiver Water has engaged in regional utility master planning studies that are ongoing.

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.