Moore County Public Utilities-Pinehurst

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

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Water System Name: Moore County Public Utilities-Pinehurst   PWSID: 03-63-108
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1927
Carthage, NC 28327		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:C. Brian Patnode, PETitle:Public Works Director
Phone:910-947-4300Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Jon Horne Phone:910-947-4314
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1927
Carthage, NC 28327		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 8.00 %
Cast Iron 2-12 4.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-10 9.00 %
Galvanized Iron 1-6 1.00 %
Other 1-20 13.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 65.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   280 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   3,902 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   852
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   22 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   1,912
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.7000 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?   Yes, 2 Years or More
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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Increasing 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?   Yes

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Lumber River (09-1)52 %
Cape Fear River (02-3)40 %
Deep River (02-2)8 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Moore100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   27,643
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 13,820 1.8260 0 0.0000
Commercial 713 0.5630 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.)?   0.0300 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
Taylortown 03-63-035 0.0000 0 0.0500 2039 Yes Yes 6 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 2.0900 2.4550 May 3.0670 3.9040 Sep 3.4510 4.2930
Feb 2.1340 2.3500 Jun 3.3160 4.4330 Oct 2.8540 3.4610
Mar 2.3380 4.0550 Jul 3.5220 4.5680 Nov 2.4150 2.9700
Apr 3.0350 3.7770 Aug 3.2690 3.9390 Dec 2.0600 2.5050

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
10 0.1010 355 0.0880 Regular
11 0.0640 363 0.0570 Regular
12 0.1200 347 0.1050 Regular
13 0.0660 363 0.0610 Regular
15 0.0730 347 0.0660 Regular
16 0.0980 335 0.0860 Regular
17 0.0270 225 0.0230 Regular
18 0.0420 304 0.0330 Regular
19 0.0630 170 0.0900 Regular
20 0.0700 364 0.0640 Regular
21 0.0790 362 0.0730 Regular
22 0.0890 344 0.0820 Regular
23 0.0520 332 0.0510 Regular
2A 0.0600 352 0.0580 Regular
5A 0.1260 295 0.1160 Regular
7 0.0880 360 0.0780 Regular
9 0.0410 295 0.0360 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
10 119 95 95 119 10 112 Yes
11 143 86 86 140 10 105 Yes
12 122 95 95 122 8 105 Yes
13 162 81 81 111 8 105 Yes
15 157 113 113 156 8 126 Yes
16 115 80 80 112 8 105 Yes
17 178 80 80 173 8 147 Yes
18 135 90 90 130 10 105 Yes
19 151 86 86 146 8 120 Yes
20 163 123 123 163 8 147 Yes
21 160 110 110 135 8 115 Yes
22 119 84 84 114 8 95 Yes
23 140 140 110 135 8 120 Yes
2A 170 105 105 155 8 126 Yes
5A 132 132 92 130 8 120 Yes
7 137 95 95 135 8 126 Yes
9 148 139 88 134 8 120 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Quarterly
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
East Moore Water District 50-63-011 0.8580 365 1.0000 2042 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Aberdeen 03-63-020 0.6120 184 0.6000 2029 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Southern Pines 03-63-010 0.4900 365 1.0000 2028 Yes Yes 8 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 2.1500 May 2.2470 Sep 2.0510
Feb 1.8180 Jun 2.3560 Oct 2.0790
Mar 2.1280 Jul 2.7910 Nov 2.0350
Apr 1.9950 Aug 2.3750 Dec 1.9700

How many sewer connections does this system have?   8,854
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,557
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
WQCS00034 CS 25.0000 10.0000 0.0000 13.4000 Aberdeen Creek Lumber River (09-1)

Moore Co - Pinehurst did not land apply any wastewater in 2025.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
MCPU-Pinehurst 03-63-108 Discharging 2.1663 365
Aberdeen 03-63-020 Receiving 0.9350 365
Carthage 03-63-025 Receiving 0.2600 365
MCPU-Addor 03-63-153 Receiving 0.0032 365
MCPU-Vass 03-63-045 Receiving 0.0700 365 0.2000
Southern Pines 03-63-010 Receiving 1.7830 365
Town of Taylortown 03-63-035 Receiving 0.0000 365 0.0800

There are multiple systems that are interconnected whose wastewater is treated by Moore County WPCP.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 27,643 29,779 34,560 40,108 46,548 54,020
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.8260 1.9670 2.2830 2.6490 3.0750 3.5680
Commercial 0.5630 0.6070 0.7040 0.8170 0.9480 1.1000
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 0.0300 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200 0.0200
Unaccounted-for 0.3784 0.4182 0.4848 0.5620 0.6518 0.7558
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
East Moore Water District 50-63-011 Purchase 0.5000 2030 Regular
MCPU-Pinehurst 03-63-108 Ground 0.1080 2028 Regular
Wells 03-63-108 Ground 2.0000 2040 Regular
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 1.1670 1.1670 1.1670 1.1670 1.1670 1.1670
Purchases 2.6000 2.6120 2.6120 2.6120 2.6120 2.6120
Future Supplies 0.6080 2.6080 2.6080 2.6080 2.6080
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.7670 4.3870 6.3870 6.3870 6.3870 6.3870
Service Area Demand 2.7974 3.0122 3.4918 4.0480 4.6948 5.4438
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) 2.7974 3.0122 3.4918 4.0480 4.6948 5.4438
Demand as Percent of Supply 74% 69% 55% 63% 74% 85%

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 66 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?   No changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   We are evaluating a new water treatment plant with an intake on Crystal Lake, Little River, or Deep River. This could be an additional 1-2 MGD.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No changes

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, A Water Study was recently completed to forecast future demands and evaluate possible options.

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.