Benson

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0700 MGD

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Water Purchases From Other Systems

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

Wastewater Permits

Wastewater Interconnections

5. Planning

Projections

Future Supply Sources

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 44 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.    As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable growth and our Board's vision for increased industrial development, we are assessing the feasibility of reactivating the town's reclaimed water system. Additionally, a comprehensive water audit is scheduled to take place this year, with plans for audits to be scheduled on a routine basis moving forward. In compliance with the EPA's revised Lead and Copper Rule, we are actively identifying water service lines with unknown material. Some of the lines discovered so far have consisted of galvanized iron material and were found to be leaking and were subsequently replaced. As additional lines of this nature are identified and replaced, further improvement in our per capita demand is expected.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Benson's "unaccounted for" water loss has risen since the last report. In an effort to reduce water consumption and improve system efficiency, we are currently conducting a leak detection survey which has covered approximately 5% of our system to date. We are also exploring options to reduce our reliance on purchased water by revisiting the possibility of reactivating the town's previous groundwater system. This would serve to function as a supplementary option to help support increased industrial demands as well as providing an additional source of supply during emergencies. In response to both current and projected growth, the town is in the process of adding a new 750,000 gallon water tower to increase storage capacity.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   As a purchased water system with limited capacity, we are aware of the importance of securing additional sources to meet future demand. We are also focused on improving the efficiency of our existing water sources to delay the immediate need to obtain additional sources. To aid in this effort, we are updating our water system's hydraulic model to assess various operating options and to better analyze industrial capacity requests.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   The implementation of the demand management and supply planning practices outlined above is well underway. Many of these initiaves are being carried out at minimal cost through the utilization of available grants. As a member of NCRWA, the town has access to valuable technical support, leak detection, water audits, and other related services at no additional cost.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Both of the town's bulk water suppliers have recently conducted feasibility studies regarding water merger and regionalization

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Bulk water purchase reports, monthly billing reports, previous water supply plans, asset management and capital improvement plans, preliminary engineering reports for new projects, accounted for non-revenue and unaccounted for water loss reports, water purchase contracts, water conservation ordinance, previous hydraulic modeling assessments, booster pump performance data, previous and current regionalization studies, and consideration of the governing Board's vision for increased industrial growth in town.

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:   As a result of Benson's continued growth, we have engaged in discussions with both of our bulk water suppliers to ensure sufficient capacity will be available to meet our rising demand. We have identified water system asset upgrades that are necessary to support projected future demands, and are actively pursuing grant funding for those yet to be funded. Assets essential for meeting short-term regulatory requirement's however, have been fully funded and are nearing construction phase.