Jones County Regional Water System

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

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Water System Name: Jones County Regional Water System   PWSID: 04-52-020
Mailing Address:418 Hwy 58 North, Unit B
Trenton, NC 28585		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Gareth HarvellTitle:Public Works DIrector
Phone:252-448-8000Cell/Mobile:252-571-1625
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 6-14 2.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 98.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   400 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?   15
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   12 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?   1.2500 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, As Needed
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 2 Years or More
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?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Jones County Regional Water System relies heavily on the involvement of the community when it comes to leak detection and the resources of NCRWA.

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

Jones County Regional Water System has (2) interconnections, one with the Town of Pollocksville and one with the Town of Maysville. Neither system is capable of supplying our total system demand in the event of a complete system failure.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Trent River (10-3)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Jones100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   8,860
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Jones County Regional Water System is in the process of an asset inventory which should provide a GIS shapefile in the near future.

Population should be updated to 8860 according to our count from the Drinking Water Watch fact sheet.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 3,712 0.3490 0 0.0000
Commercial 51 0.0632 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 238 0.0495 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0930 MGD

Unidirectional flushing was performed in 2025.

UFW is likely high due to failing components of our AMI meter reading system that occurred during 2025. Repairs are underway to replace failing meter registers and transmitters.

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
Maysville, Town of 04-52-010 0.0774 274 0.0000 Yes Yes 6 Regular
Pollocksville, Town of 04-52-015 0.0410 23 0.0000 Yes Yes 6 Emergency

Billing data for Maysville was checked and is correct.

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 0.8554 1.3700 May 0.8440 1.1350 Sep 0.7586 1.0850
Feb 0.8268 1.1410 Jun 0.9008 1.2020 Oct 0.7856 1.0620
Mar 0.8177 1.1150 Jul 0.9447 1.1670 Nov 0.7434 1.0560
Apr 0.8036 1.0800 Aug 0.9004 1.1660 Dec 0.7831 1.0290

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 0.1085 194 0.3790 0.1440 CUA25 Regular
10 0.0986 364 0.2090 0.2160 CUA0 Regular
2 0.1034 127 0.2820 0.1440 CUA25 Regular
3 0.0585 341 0.2080 0.1440 CUA25 Regular
4 0.0000 0 0.1440 CUA25 Regular
5B 0.1396 345 0.2870 0.1440 CUA0 Regular
7 0.1618 364 0.2720 0.1008 CUA0 Regular
8B 0.1995 365 0.3110 0.1440 CUA0 Regular
9 0.1012 365 0.2070 0.2160 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
1 481 466 481 6 278 Yes
10 254 219 249 12 142 Yes
2 498 482 497 6 231 Yes
3 576 540 570 8 192 Yes
4 538 506 538 10 307 Yes
5B 295 285 295 12 285 Yes
7 303 238 300 12 163 Yes
8B 317 230 310 12 215 Yes
9 260 225 255 12 142 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
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
WT1 0.9000 Yes Yes Wells 9 & 10
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?  
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?  
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 0.0000 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?   247
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,744
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

Jones County Regional Water System does not operate a wastewater treatment facility. We provide water to the residents of Trenton, NC who are connected to the Trenton Wastewater Facility operated by the Town of Trenton, NC.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0089800 WTP 1.0000 0.0211 0.0000 0.1000 Trent River in Pollocksville Trent River (10-3)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 8,860 9,050 9,100 9,150 9,200 9,250
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.3490 0.3510 0.3520 0.3530 0.3540 0.3550
Commercial 0.0632 0.0650 0.0620 0.0640 0.0660 0.0680
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0495 0.0500 0.0550 0.0600 0.0650 0.0700
System Process 0.0930 0.0950 0.0920 0.0935 0.0950 0.0965
Unaccounted-for 0.2252 0.2353 0.2353 0.2393 0.2432 0.2472
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 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676
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) 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676 1.1676
Service Area Demand 0.7799 0.7963 0.7963 0.8098 0.8232 0.8367
Sales 0.0607 0.0774 0.0774 0.0774 0.0774 0.0774
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.8406 0.8737 0.8737 0.8872 0.9006 0.9141
Demand as Percent of Supply 72% 75% 75% 76% 77% 78%

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 39 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?   N/A

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Jones County Regional Water System is in the planning phase of expanding capacity at our water treatment plant.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Through reserve funds, grant funds received through DWI, and future grant/loans.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Participation and approval of an Alternate Water Supply Evaluation Plan in 2012-2013.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  Alternate Supply Evaluation was performed on the Castle Hayne Aquifer and the construction of our water treatment plant which is capable of expanding two times its current rate of production.

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.