Raeford

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: Raeford   PWSID: 03-47-010
Mailing Address:1606 Hwy 401 Business
Raeford, NC 28376		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Trudy McVickerTitle:Utilities Director
Phone:910-875-4931Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-24 20.00 %
Cast Iron 6-16 20.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-16 25.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2 10.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 25.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   49 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?   35
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?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.6000 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, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No
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?   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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
Lumber River (09-1)0 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Hoke100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   4,724
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 2,306 0.2471 0 0.0000
Commercial 319 0.1678 0 0.0000
Industrial 3 0.4766 0 0.0000
Institutional 13 0.0100 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0000 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
Hillcrest-Scurlock Water 03-47-107 0.0000 0 0.5000 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Hoke County Utilities 03-47-025 0.0000 0 0.5000 Yes Yes 12 Emergency

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 0.9800 1.4700 May 1.1100 1.7200 Sep 1.2700 1.6200
Feb 1.0400 1.4800 Jun 0.1120 1.6600 Oct 1.2000 1.6700
Mar 1.0700 1.7100 Jul 1.2300 1.6700 Nov 1.1600 1.6600
Apr 1.0200 1.6800 Aug 1.2200 1.7400 Dec 1.0800 1.5500

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
01 0.0478 330 0.1150 Regular
02 0.0986 300 0.2160 Regular
03 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
04 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
05 0.7884 25 0.1440 Regular
07 0.0747 330 0.1800 Regular
08 0.0748 145 0.0800 Regular
09 0.0680 145 0.0720 Regular
10 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
11 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
12 0.0269 330 0.0650 Regular
13 0.0300 330 0.0720 Regular
14 0.1165 330 0.2800 Regular
15 0.0627 330 0.1510 Regular
16 0.0627 330 0.1510 Regular
17 0.0433 330 0.1040 Regular
19 0.0330 330 0.0790 Regular
20 0.0478 330 0.1150 Regular
21 0.0732 330 0.1150 Regular
22 0.0224 330 0.0580 Regular
23 0.0971 330 0.2340 Regular
24 0.0373 330 0.0950 Regular
25 0.1105 330 0.2660 Regular
26 0.0523 330 0.2660 Regular
27 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
28 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
Adjustment 0.0000 0 0.0000 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
01 112 0 91 111 4 0 Yes
02 284 0 0 0 6 0 Yes
03 142 0 69 125 6 0 Yes
04 264 0 61 127 6 0 No
05 140 0 0 0 6 0 Yes
07 285 0 71 124 6 0 Yes
08 310 0 0 0 4 0 Yes
09 114 0 60 108 4 0 Yes
10 99 0 74 94 4 0 Yes
11 0 0 0 0 4 0 Yes
12 0 0 0 0 6 0 Yes
13 184 0 73 112 4 0 Yes
14 295 0 89 128 6 0 Yes
15 135 0 65 131 6 0 Yes
16 105 0 99 104 6 0 Yes
17 135 0 94 124 4 0 Yes
19 120 0 75 110 4 0 Yes
20 160 0 0 0 4 0 Yes
21 120 0 80 115 10 0 Yes
22 128 0 78 123 10 0 Yes
23 110 0 65 105 10 0 Yes
24 127 0 92 122 10 0 Yes
25 147 0 65 142 10 0 Yes
26 123 0 78 118 10 0 Yes
27 115 0 80 110 10 0 Yes
28 128 0 78 123 10 0 Yes
Adjustment No
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes
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
Hillcrest-Scurlock 03-47-107 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Hoke County Utilities 03-47-025 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Raeford Water Works 3.0000 Yes Yes wells
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 0.7600 May 1.1100 Sep 1.0100
Feb 0.9200 Jun 1.3400 Oct 1.0200
Mar 1.3000 Jul 1.4500 Nov 0.9200
Apr 1.1300 Aug 1.1700 Dec 0.8500

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,499
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   0
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
NC0026514 WWTP 3.0000 3.0000 1.0800 2.5000 Rockfish Creek Cape Fear River (02-3)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Hoke County Utilities 03-47-025 Receiving 0.0000 0 0.5000

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 4,724 4,600 4,600 4,600 4,600 4,600
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2471 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Commercial 0.1678 0.1700 0.1700 0.1700 0.1700 0.1700
Industrial 0.4766 0.4800 0.4800 0.4800 0.4800 0.4800
Institutional 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100 0.0100
System Process 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Unaccounted-for 0.1385 0.1124 0.1121 0.1119 0.1125 0.1121

Projected unaccounted-for demand was adjusted to 11% of total demand which is the historical average.

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 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580
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) 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580 2.8580
Service Area Demand 1.0400 1.0224 1.0221 1.0219 1.0225 1.0221
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 1.0400 1.0224 1.0221 1.0219 1.0225 1.0221
Demand as Percent of Supply 36% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36%

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 52 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.    

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.