Rockingham

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: Rockingham   PWSID: 03-77-015
Mailing Address:514 Rockingham Road
Rockingham, NC 28379		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Eddie ByrneTitle:Director of Operations
Phone:910-895-3226Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-12 43.00 %
Cast Iron 6-12 20.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 15.00 %
Galvanized Iron .5-2 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-12 21.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   84 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?   40
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   29 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   237
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.5500 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, Annually
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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

We have meter readers checking for leaks. The Street Department will also report leaks also the Police Department will report leaks.

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
Yadkin River (18-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Richmond100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   12,510
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 3,807 0.4970 0 0.0000
Commercial 722 0.4140 0 0.0000
Industrial 8 1.9050 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0570 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
City of Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 10 Emergency
Richmond County Water Plant 03-77-109 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 8 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 3.4430 May 3.3830 Sep 3.4720
Feb 3.3510 Jun 3.4260 Oct 3.5240
Mar 3.3740 Jul 3.4090 Nov 3.4480
Apr 3.4590 Aug 3.4790 Dec 3.3550

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
City Pond City Pond 0.8440 365 0.0000 2.0000 SY50 5.0000
Roberdel Lake Roberdel Lake 1.8120 365 0.0000 8.0000 SY50 25.0000

* 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
City Pond City Pond 11 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Richmond Regular
Roberdel Lake Roberdel Lake 91 Yes Yadkin River (18-1) Richmond Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   9 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Annually
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
City of Hamlet 03-77-010 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes 10 Emergency
Richmond County 03-77-109 0.9160 311 0.3330 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
City of Rockingham 3.0000 Yes Yes Roberdel Lake and City Pond
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 4.0370 May 5.4280 Sep 3.6150
Feb 4.4690 Jun 4.9230 Oct 3.7070
Mar 4.6130 Jul 4.0020 Nov 3.4950
Apr 4.4940 Aug 3.9840 Dec 3.6520

How many sewer connections does this system have?   4,572
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   99
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Plans are in place to put aeration basin #1 back online and upgrade to the sludge return room. The project is planned to start sometime in 2026.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020427 WWTP 9.0000 9.0000 4.2020 7.7000 Pee Dee River Yadkin River (18-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Ellerbe 03-77-020 Receiving 0.0620 365 0.2000

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 12,510 12,550 12,650 12,750 12,850 12,950
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.4970 0.5200 0.5300 0.5400 0.5500 0.5600
Commercial 0.4140 0.4200 0.4300 0.4400 0.4500 0.4600
Industrial 1.9050 1.9500 1.9750 2.0000 2.2500 2.5000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0570 0.0575 0.0580 0.0585 0.0590 0.0595
Unaccounted-for 0.5635 0.5750 0.5800 0.5850 0.5900 0.5950
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000 10.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.3330 0.9160 0.9160 0.9160 0.9160 0.9160
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 10.3330 10.9160 10.9160 10.9160 10.9160 10.9160
Service Area Demand 3.4365 3.5225 3.5730 3.6235 3.8990 4.1745
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) 3.4365 3.5225 3.5730 3.6235 3.8990 4.1745
Demand as Percent of Supply 33% 32% 33% 33% 36% 38%

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 40 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.