Laurinburg

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: Laurinburg   PWSID: 03-83-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 249
Laurinburg, NC 28353		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dixon MedlinTitle:Treatment Plant Director
Phone:910-291-1716Cell/Mobile:910-599-3165
 
Secondary Contact:Marian Manis Phone:910-277-0214
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 249
Laurinburg, NC 28353		Cell/Mobile:910-599-3165
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 8-20 24.00 %
Cast Iron 10 1.00 %
Ductile Iron 12 4.00 %
Galvanized Iron 6 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 6-20 70.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   189 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?   162
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   15 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   36
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.0000 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, Monthly
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No, 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?   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
Big Shoe Heel Creek (09-2)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Scotland100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   18,572
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 6,722 1.0842 0 0.0000
Commercial 754 0.5078 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.)?   0.0500 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
Barnes Bridge Rd/ DISTRICT 3 50-83-003 0.0420 365 0.1000 2027 Yes No 12 Regular
GILLIS RD DIST 1 50-83-005 0.0754 365 0.1000 2027 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport 03-83-107 0.0270 365 0.1000 Yes Yes Regular
Malloy Rd/DIST 4 50-83-004 0.0333 365 0.1000 2027 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Scotland Co (South) DIST 2 03-83-035 0.1361 365 0.3000 2027 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 2.3940 2.8610 May 2.3800 2.7190 Sep 2.3900 2.9380
Feb 2.3280 2.5810 Jun 2.4150 2.8600 Oct 2.2410 2.9510
Mar 2.3090 2.7980 Jul 2.6330 3.5080 Nov 2.0780 2.4180
Apr 2.3530 2.6790 Aug 2.3980 2.8350 Dec 2.3210 2.6480

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 0.1701 332 0.468 0.2520 CUA0 Regular
11 0.1089 334 0.378 0.1620 CUA0 Regular
14 0.2889 339 0.429 0.4290 CUA0 Regular
15 0.0000 0 0.4640 2023 Regular
16 0.0000 0 0.1280 2023 Regular
17 0.2455 336 0.400 0.3940 CUA0 Regular
18 0.2304 325 0.396 0.3420 CUA0 Regular
19 0.2042 336 0.432 0.3030 CUA0 Regular
20 0.2088 341 0.451 0.3090 CUA0 Regular
21 0.0723 283 0.252 0.1100 CUA0 Regular
22 0.0766 344 0.396 0.3510 CUA0 Regular
24 0.1701 346 0.252 0.2670 CUA0 Regular
25 0.2430 349 0.360 0.3240 CUA0 Regular
5 0.3263 344 0.542 0.5420 CUA0 Regular
6 0.2016 339 0.432 0.2960 CUA0 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
10 175 80 80 122 10 125 Yes
11 178 66 66 101 12 100 Yes
14 188 180 120 170 10 120 Yes
15 178 180 80 140 10 120 Yes
16 148 180 80 140 10 125 Yes
17 170 180 80 140 10 125 Yes
18 169 180 98 145 10 125 Yes
19 118 110 80 113 10 100 Yes
20 165 56 85 149 12 114 No
21 190 76 76 182 10 100 Yes
22 135 81 64 134 10 100 Yes
24 200 101 101 197 12 150 No
25 314 92 92 196 12 160 Yes
5 140 55 80 130 12 Yes
6 210 80 80 196 10 110 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes

Wells 15 and 16 planned redrilling, also adding 4 new additional well sites. Hope to be completed late 2027

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
Laurinburg-Maxton Airport 03-83-107 0.0000 0 0.0000 No Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Laurinburg WTP 8.0000 No Yes Ground Water
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?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 1.7480 May 2.2590 Sep 1.4500
Feb 1.9290 Jun 2.5310 Oct 1.4040
Mar 2.3770 Jul 3.0210 Nov 1.4110
Apr 2.1740 Aug 2.2700 Dec 1.4380

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,322
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   607
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes
Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020656 WWTP 4.0000 4.0000 2.0010 4.9830 Big Shoe Heel Creek Big Shoe Heel Creek (09-2)
NC0021661 WWTP 0.0300 0.0300 0.0023 0.0000 Big Shoe Heel Creek Big Shoe Heel Creek (09-2)
NC0036773 WTP 0.0760 0.0760 0.0619 3.5080 Big Branch Creek Big Shoe Heel Creek (09-2)

THE 0.0619 MGD OF WASTEWATER DISCHARGED TO BIG BRANCH CREEK UNDER PERMIT NO. NC0036773 IS PROCESSED WATER FROM THE WTP WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MONTHLY AVERAGES.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 18,572 19,130 19,700 20,100 20,500 21,000
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.0842 1.1500 1.1820 1.2060 1.2300 1.2600
Commercial 0.5078 0.6000 0.6100 0.6200 0.6300 0.6400
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 0.0500 0.0631 0.0643 0.0655 0.0667 0.0679
Unaccounted-for 0.3977 0.3700 0.3800 0.3900 0.4000 0.4100
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.4000 2027 Regular
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.4000 2027 Regular
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.4000 2027 Regular
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.4000 2027 Regular
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.6000 2027 Regular
City of Laurinburg 03-83-010 Ground 0.3500 2027 Regular

Adding (4) new well sites and redrilling 15&16

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 4.6730 4.0810 4.0810 4.0810 4.0810 4.0810
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 2.5500 2.5500 2.5500 2.5500 2.5500
Total Available Supply (MGD) 4.6730 6.6310 6.6310 6.6310 6.6310 6.6310
Service Area Demand 2.0397 2.1831 2.2363 2.2815 2.3267 2.3779
Sales 0.3138 0.7000 0.7000 0.7000 0.7000 0.7000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.3535 2.8831 2.9363 2.9815 3.0267 3.0779
Demand as Percent of Supply 50% 43% 44% 45% 46% 46%

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 58 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.