Kinston

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.3705 MGD

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Ground Water Sources

Ground Water Sources (continued)

Water Purchases From Other Systems

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

Wastewater Permits

Wastewater Interconnections

5. Planning

Projections

Future Supply Sources

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 64 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 - this is a reduction of 11 gallons per day from last year

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Continuation of retrofit rebate program and public education, combined with encouraging customers to set up access to our portal which will provide them with daily water use information provide them with their Green Score to measure their efficiency.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Kinston has an option to purchase additional supply from the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWASA). Their surface plant is currently only using 50% of its design capacity.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No capital investment is required to implement the components. It will involve adjustments to operations by existing staff.

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Kinston is a member of the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority has received water from NRWASA since 2008.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  1995 City of Kinston Water Supply Master Plan
2000 Lenoir County Water System Master 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:   Kinston is facing two immediate challenges related to water quality. One is the EPA PFAS regulations. These rules, which still seem to change every year, will result in additional treatment procedures and costs at NRWASA and possibly at some wells. The Neuse River, which is NRWASA's water source is contaminated and NRWASA will be implementing plant changes. If these changes cannot be completed in time for compliance, Kinston may have to revert to well water until they are complete. Kinston is also facing huge costs to meet Lead Service LIne Replacement regulations, despite not finding any lead pipes in our system. Kinston may be required to invest as much as $20 million to replace GRR lines over the next 12 years. This would divert funds that could otherwise be used to replace aging pipes across our system.