Halifax County

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: Halifax County   PWSID: 04-42-040
Mailing Address:PO Box 70
Halifax, NC 27839		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Christopher WilliamsTitle:Public Utilities Director
Phone:252-583-1451Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 6-12 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 6-20 98.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   610 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?   414
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   20 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   3
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   5.6090 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.   Yes

February 2026 we had several back to back strikes by fiber optic installers that dropped multiple towers to levels that were not short term recovery. We notified DEQ and issued low pressure and boil water advisories.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   No
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?   Uniform
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
Roanoke River (14-1)67 %
Fishing Creek (15-2)33 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Halifax100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   20,250
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 8,313 0.8527 0 0.0000
Commercial 407 0.1508 0 0.0000
Industrial 4 0.3576 0 0.0000
Institutional 12 0.2643 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1500 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
Town of Enfield 04-42-025 0.2584 9 0.2000 2024 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Town of Halifax 04-42-030 0.0154 365 0.1250 2024 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Littleton 04-42-028 0.1056 365 0.1900 2029 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Scotland Neck 04-42-015 0.2956 365 0.4000 2036 Yes Yes 12 Regular

The Scotland Neck contract is for 0.4 mgd but demand is not forecasted to get over 0.30 mgd. The Halifax demand is not expected to get over 0.02 mgd in the future.

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 3.1369 May 2.7918 Sep 2.8179
Feb 2.9100 Jun 2.9070 Oct 2.7309
Mar 2.4935 Jul 2.9994 Nov 2.7642
Apr 2.6961 Aug 2.9509 Dec 2.5306

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
1 - Essex 0.0000 0 0.0840 Emergency
2 - Twin County Rural Health 0.0000 0 0.0290 Emergency
3 - Ringwood 0.0000 0 0.0790 Emergency
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
1 - Essex 420 45 0 0 6 Yes
2 - Twin County Rural Health 311 132 0 0 6 Yes
3 - Ringwood 450 124 0 0 6 120 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No,
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
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District 04-42-010 2.1200 365 3.0000 2047 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Town of Enfield 04-42-025 0.0000 0 0.1500 2034 Yes Yes 6 - 8 Emergency
Town of Weldon 04-42-020 0.6901 365 0.9000 2047 Yes Yes 12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.3419 May 0.4499 Sep 0.4584
Feb 0.3824 Jun 0.5231 Oct 0.4043
Mar 0.3234 Jul 0.5706 Nov 0.3971
Apr 0.3665 Aug 0.4865 Dec 0.3623

How many sewer connections does this system have?   375
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   7,942
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Roanoke Rapids Sanitation Dis. 04-42-010 Discharging 0.3679 365
Town of Enfield 04-42-025 Discharging 0.0117 365
Town of Weldon 04-42-020 Discharging 0.0418 365 0.5500

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 20,250 20,556 21,075 21,608 22,155 22,715
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.8527 0.8673 0.8892 0.9117 0.9348 0.9584
Commercial 0.1508 0.1698 0.1741 0.1785 0.1830 0.1877
Industrial 0.3576 0.3815 0.3911 0.4010 0.4111 0.4215
Institutional 0.2643 0.2307 0.2366 0.2425 0.2487 0.2550
System Process 0.1500 0.1523 0.1561 0.1601 0.1641 0.1683
Unaccounted-for 0.6117 0.6147 0.6178 0.6209 0.6240 0.6271
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 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000 3.9000
Service Area Demand 2.3871 2.4163 2.4649 2.5147 2.5657 2.6180
Sales 0.4230 0.7150 0.7150 0.7150 0.7150 0.7150
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.8101 3.1313 3.1799 3.2297 3.2807 3.3330
Demand as Percent of Supply 72% 80% 82% 83% 84% 85%

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 42 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?   RR Sanitary District indicates that excess capacity is available if needed.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   RR Sanitary District indicates that excess capacity is available if needed.

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:   We are currently exploring additional pump stations and chlorine stations throughout the system to improve our ability to move water to the various pressure zones and improve the quality of the water delivered to our customers.

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.