Dare Co. Cape Hatteras

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: Dare Co. Cape Hatteras   PWSID: 04-28-025
Mailing Address:PO Box 578
Buxton, NC 27920		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Elliott MidgettTitle:Plant Superintendent
Phone:252-475-5770Cell/Mobile:252-423-0425
 
Secondary Contact:Jessica King Phone:252-475-5606
Mailing Address:600 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948		Cell/Mobile:252-423-1700
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 30.00 %
Ductile Iron 16 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 68.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   81 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?   27 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?   4.2000 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, Semi-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?   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?   No

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?   3,584
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   22,955 ( 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 4,700 0.6310 0 0.0000
Commercial 315 0.2500 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.)?   0.4020 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 0.7700 0.9540 May 1.3230 2.0040 Sep 1.4640 1.9180
Feb 0.7410 1.1410 Jun 1.9070 2.1780 Oct 1.1940 1.8810
Mar 0.8930 1.1410 Jul 2.0360 2.4850 Nov 0.9140 1.7310
Apr 1.1900 1.4180 Aug 1.6750 2.1290 Dec 0.7820 1.6350

The RO wells, SW wells, and total raw water are all metered separately so there can be a small difference in monthly and annual averages.

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
RO 1 0.0000 0 0.5760 Regular
RO 2 0.0000 0 0.6480 Regular
RO 3 1.0080 1 0.4320 Regular
RO 4 1.0080 124 0.4320 Regular
RO 5 0.7490 316 0.4000 Regular
RO 7 0.3460 316 0.1650 Regular
SW 10 0.0000 0 0.0400 Regular
SW 11 0.1010 65 0.0505 Regular
SW 12 0.1010 68 0.0505 Regular
SW 13 0.1010 73 0.0505 Regular
SW 14 0.0000 0 0.0400 Regular
SW 15 0.0000 0 0.0580 Regular
SW 16 0.0000 0 0.0580 Regular
SW 17 0.0000 0 0.0505 Regular
SW 19 0.0050 2 0.0505 Regular
SW 20 0.0000 0 0.0580 Regular
SW 21 0.0000 0 0 0.0460 Regular
SW 22 0.0000 0 0.0580 Regular
SW 3 0.1010 50 0.0505 Regular
SW 4 0.0000 0 0.0460 Regular
SW 5 0.0000 0 0.0460 Regular
SW 6 0.0000 0 0.0470 Regular
SW 7 0.0000 0 0.0500 Regular
SW 8 0.0000 0 0.0480 Regular
SW 9 0.0000 0 0.0430 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
RO 1 260 240 240 260 12 100 Yes
RO 2 276 248 248 268 10 100 Yes
RO 3 308 270 270 290 12 100 Yes
RO 4 308 245 245 265 12 100 Yes
RO 5 298 230 230 290 16 80 Yes
RO 7 205 160 160 198 12 140 Yes
SW 10 75 60 60 75 6 35 Yes
SW 11 90 70 70 90 6 60 Yes
SW 12 90 70 70 90 6 60 Yes
SW 13 90 70 70 90 6 60 Yes
SW 14 95 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 15 95 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 16 95 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 17 95 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 19 105 80 80 100 6 60 Yes
SW 20 75 65 65 75 6 35 Yes
SW 21 75 65 65 75 6 35 Yes
SW 22 90 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 3 90 70 70 90 6 50 Yes
SW 4 75 60 60 75 6 35 Yes
SW 5 75 60 60 75 6 35 Yes
SW 6 75 63 63 75 6 35 Yes
SW 7 75 62 62 75 6 35 Yes
SW 8 75 62 62 72 6 35 Yes
SW 9 75 60 60 75 6 35 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Cape Hatteras Treatment Plant 2.0000 Yes Yes Groundwater
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 0.2810 May 0.3950 Sep 0.4900
Feb 0.2530 Jun 0.6250 Oct 0.3910
Mar 0.2940 Jul 0.6570 Nov 0.2930
Apr 0.3390 Aug 0.5550 Dec 0.2530

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   4,930
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
NC0085707 WTP 2.0000 0.8570 0.4000 0.8000 Pamlico Sound Albemarle Sound (12-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 3,584 3,650 3,775 4,000 4,450 4,750
Seasonal Population 22,955 23,500 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
 
Residential 0.6310 0.8950 0.9420 0.9910 1.0480 1.1000
Commercial 0.2500 0.0740 0.0780 0.0820 0.0860 0.0900
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 0.4020 0.4230 0.4450 0.4690 0.4940 0.5200
Unaccounted-for 0.0811 0.0880 0.0926 0.0975 0.1029 0.1081
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 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940 3.5940
Service Area Demand 1.3641 1.4800 1.5576 1.6395 1.7309 1.8181
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) 1.3641 1.4800 1.5576 1.6395 1.7309 1.8181
Demand as Percent of Supply 38% 41% 43% 46% 48% 51%

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 176 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.