Nags Head

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: Nags Head   PWSID: 04-28-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 99
Nags Head, NC 27959		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:David PerryTitle:Water Supt.
Phone:252-449-4210Cell/Mobile:252-619-5156
 
Secondary Contact:Andy Garmen Phone:252-441-5508
Mailing Address:PO Box 99
Nags Head, NC 27959		Cell/Mobile:252-619-5156
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 3-8 5.00 %
Cast Iron 6-12 25.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-14 20.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 50.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   77 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   2,270 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   353 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   36
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   17 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.0000 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

-Replaced 2,270’ of A/C water line with 6” C900 on Memorial Ave, Atlas, Ario, and Albatross Streets.
-353’ of new 8” C900 water line installed on 158 by pass from Dune St. north.

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?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes
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
Albemarle Sound (12-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Dare100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   3,125
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   40,500 ( Jun Jul Aug )
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 4,690 0.7037 0 0.0000
Commercial 378 0.2543 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 6 0.0256 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0464 MGD

schools and hospitals are institutional
gov, church, commercial, and parks are commercial
average MGD is total water used divided by 365
flushing 1MG , .clhlorine analyzers .88 MG , 13.0 MG auto flushers .5MG fire training,.75MG drained 8th st gull st and 8th tower for cleaning, .67 MG line breaks, HYDRANT METER .118 MG
total 16.918 divided by 365 = .04635

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
Dare County 04-28-030 0.0000 0 0.0000 2036 Yes Yes 16-24 Emergency
Town of Kill Devil Hills 04-28-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 2036 No No 8-12 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 0.6520 1.0280 May 1.2850 1.7170 Sep 1.4160 1.8240
Feb 0.5630 0.6630 Jun 1.7640 2.2530 Oct 1.0040 1.5000
Mar 0.6780 0.8460 Jul 1.9270 2.1700 Nov 0.7470 1.3660
Apr 1.1110 1.5690 Aug 1.7910 2.1380 Dec 0.5760 0.8610

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
Dare Co Regional 04-28-030 1.1290 365 3.5000 2036 Yes Yes 16-24 Regular
Town of Kill Devl Hills 04-28-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 No No 16/24 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
8th St Station 3.5000 Yes Yes Dare County Water
Gull St Station 3.5000 Yes No Dare County 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

8th St. and Gull Street Pump station pump purchased water to the distribution system. Total capacity of system is 3.5 mgd.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   782
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   4,292
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 3,125 3,330 3,497 3,672 3,855 3,855
Seasonal Population 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
 
Residential 0.7037 0.8190 0.8580 0.8970 0.8970 0.8970
Commercial 0.2543 0.2910 0.3300 0.3300 0.3300 0.3300
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0256 0.2490 0.2490 0.2490 0.2490 0.2490
System Process 0.0464 0.0600 0.0600 0.0600 0.0600 0.0600
Unaccounted-for 0.0990 0.1364 0.1439 0.1476 0.1476 0.1476
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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000 3.5000
Service Area Demand 1.1290 1.5554 1.6409 1.6836 1.6836 1.6836
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) 1.1290 1.5554 1.6409 1.6836 1.6836 1.6836
Demand as Percent of Supply 32% 44% 47% 48% 48% 48%

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 225 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?   have just completed a meter replacement program (2024) changing to new digital radio read with leak detection. do leak detection on water mains, provide water conservation information in the annual ccr,
The long term water demand in per captita per day needs to be figured NON seasonal and seasonal .

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?    1MGD reverse osmosis train in our CIP to be installed at the Dare County Reverse Osmosis plant if we exceed our 3.5MGD

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   2024 Water Comprehensive Plan updated every 5 yrs.,still being finalized We work with guidance from the NCRWA

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, The town has a 40 yr contract with Dare County for the purchase of water. This is an automatic renewal contract that will renew in 2036

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Water Comprehensive Plan Nags Head Annual Report, Needs Assessment Plan

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:   none

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.