Bald Head Island Utilities

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

Provisional

Water System Name: Bald Head Island Utilities   PWSID: 04-10-130
Mailing Address:PO Box 3009
Bald Head Island, NC 28461		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Joseph P. McCannTitle:Public Services Director
Phone:910-457-7351Cell/Mobile:910-269-6483
 
Secondary Contact:Nate Lindsay Phone:910-269-5718
Mailing Address:256 Edward Teach Ext..
Bald Head Island, NC 28461		Cell/Mobile:910-363-6651
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Galvanized Iron 2-10 3.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 97.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   29 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   500 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   2
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   10 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   199
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.4000 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, 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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Historically, meter replacement has involved changing meter registers while replacing meter bodies as needed. In 2026, a review of meter age is underway, and all meter bodies over 10 years old are scheduled for replacement.

The leak detection program is active using real-time AMI meter reads.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Increasing Block, Other
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.1427 MGD   For how many connections?   1
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

Bald Head Island Country Club course spray irrigation system.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Cape Fear River (02-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Brunswick100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   5,706
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   8,622 ( Jun Jul Aug )
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

We recently completed an AIA grant and will provide the shapefiles soon.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 1,360 0.1366 0 0.0000
Commercial 57 0.0088 57 0.0250
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.)?   0.0672 MGD

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 0.1450 0.2680 May 0.2830 0.3230 Sep 0.2480 0.2570
Feb 0.1410 0.2270 Jun 0.3600 0.4550 Oct 0.2550 0.2690
Mar 0.1570 0.2560 Jul 0.4260 0.6120 Nov 0.2210 0.2980
Apr 0.2160 0.2760 Aug 0.4110 0.5080 Dec 0.1570 0.2980

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
Central #1 0.0094 300 0.0180 Regular
Central #2 0.0104 300 0.0273 Regular
Contractor Well 0.0207 365 0.0316 Regular
Edward Teach #1 0.0120 365 0.0208 Regular
Edward Teach #2 0.0170 365 0.0360 Regular
Federal #1 0.0149 365 0.0252 Regular
Federal #2 0.0179 365 0.0230 Regular
Federal #3 0.0181 330 0.0266 Regular
Laughing Gull 0.0150 365 0.0237 Regular
Maintenance Well 0.0000 0 0.0000 Regular
Muscadine #1 0.0206 365 0.0288 Regular
Muscadine #2 0.0181 365 0.0259 Regular
Office Well 0.0017 365 0.0223 Regular
Public Safety 0.0181 365 0.0295 Regular
Public Works 0.0163 365 0.0309 Regular
Royal James #1 0.0086 120 0.0187 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
Central #1 62 52 52 62 2 55 Yes
Central #2 58 48 48 58 4 Yes
Contractor Well 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Edward Teach #1 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Edward Teach #2 62 52 52 62 2 Yes
Federal #1 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Federal #2 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Federal #3 52 46 46 52 2 Yes
Laughing Gull 64 54 54 64 2 Yes
Maintenance Well Yes
Muscadine #1 60 50 50 60 2 Yes
Muscadine #2 61 51 51 61 4 Yes
Office Well 62 52 52 62 2 Yes
Public Safety 52 45 45 52 2 49 Yes
Public Works 54 46 46 54 2 Yes
Royal James #1 63 53 53 63 2 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Semi-Annually
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
Brunswick County Public Utilities 04-10-045 0.0584 365 0.5000 2031 Yes Yes 6.5 Regular
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Village of BHI Utilities 0.3600 Yes 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 0.0940 May 0.1468 Sep 0.1304
Feb 0.0871 Jun 0.2063 Oct 0.1461
Mar 0.1052 Jul 0.2380 Nov 0.1246
Apr 0.1304 Aug 0.2023 Dec 0.1007

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,314
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   13
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Wastewater Plant plans have been submitted to DEQ.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0085553 WTP 0.0860 0.0860 0.0040 0.1000 Bald Head Island Marina Basin Cape Fear River (02-3)
WQ0000193 WWTP 0.3000 0.4000 0.1427 0.3059 Reuse and Infiltration Lagoons Cape Fear River (02-3)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 5,706 6,006 6,106 6,206 6,206 6,206
Seasonal Population 8,622 10,500 10,500 10,700 10,700 10,700
 
Residential 0.1366 0.2137 0.2137 0.2137 0.2137 0.2137
Commercial 0.0338 0.0176 0.0176 0.0176 0.0176 0.0176
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 0.0672 0.0544 0.0544 0.0544 0.0544 0.0544
Unaccounted-for 0.0286 0.0542 0.0542 0.0542 0.0542 0.0542
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 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883 0.3883
Purchases 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883 0.8883
Service Area Demand 0.2662 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399
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) 0.2662 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399 0.3399
Demand as Percent of Supply 30% 38% 38% 38% 38% 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 24 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?   No Changes

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?  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.