Rocky Mount

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

Provisional

Water System Name: Rocky Mount   PWSID: 04-64-010
Mailing Address:PO Box 1180
Rocky Mount, NC 27802		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Jim ConnollyTitle:Superintendent, Water Treatment
Phone:252-972-1336Cell/Mobile:252-343-3211
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-12 0.88 %
Cast Iron 6-20 0.02 %
Ductile Iron 4-30 87.10 %
Galvanized Iron 1-16 5.60 %
Other 1-16 0.10 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 1-12 6.30 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   508 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   960 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   13,400 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   2,387
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   41 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   1,390
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   10.0000 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
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
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?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Rocky Mount leak detection consists of call center dispatch and use of the Aqua Scope leak detection tool. Log book describes location, pipe size,and
materials of broken and leaky pipes. Utility business monitors overall loss.

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

Interconnection requires deployment of temporary pumping from Wilson to Rocky Mount

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Tar River (15-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Nash74 %
Edgecombe26 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   54,750
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 23,214 3.1400 0 0.0000
Commercial 1,900 1.1400 0 0.0000
Industrial 35 1.2300 0 0.0000
Institutional 430 0.4000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   1.4000 MGD

Pfizer plant, the largest industrial water user, has reduced water consumption

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
Central Nash WSD 40-64-005 0.4520 365 0.4500 2048 Yes Yes 12,16 Regular
Edgecombe Co WSD 1 04-33-050 0.5760 365 0.6000 2036 Yes Yes 16 Regular
Nashville 04-64-020 0.5284 365 0.7500 2060 Yes Yes 16 Regular
Northern Nash 40-64-035 0.0850 365 0.1150 2048 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Sharpsburg 04-64-040 0.1305 365 0.2000 2056 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Whitakers 04-33-040 0.0630 365 0.1000 2033 Yes Yes 16 Regular

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 8.9000 10.7000 May 8.7000 10.2000 Sep 10.5900 12.9000
Feb 8.6000 9.7000 Jun 10.1600 12.0000 Oct 10.8100 13.9000
Mar 8.1000 8.8000 Jul 10.9620 13.2000 Nov 9.9000 11.9000
Apr 8.6000 9.8000 Aug 10.3000 11.5000 Dec 9.7100 11.3000

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Tar River Run of river 10.0200 245 13.9000 18.0000 F 0.0000
Tar River Tar River Reservoir 8.4200 125 10.7000 12.9000 SY50 2,700.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Tar River Run of river 790 Yes Tar River (15-1) Nash Regular
Tar River Tar River Reservoir 770 Yes Tar River (15-1) Nash Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   Yes
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No

Minimum flow required to be released from Tar River Reservoir Dam. Flow of 80 CFS from December 1 to May 31. 70 CFS from June 1 to November 30. Lower flow is allowed during declarations of water restrictions.

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
Wilson 04-98-010 0.0000 0 1.5000 2100 No Yes 12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Sunset Ave. WTP 18.0000 Yes Yes Tar River
Tar River Reservoir WTP 12.0000 Yes Yes Tar River Reservoir
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 10.0000 May 12.0000 Sep 8.0000
Feb 13.4000 Jun 12.4000 Oct 8.3000
Mar 14.7000 Jul 11.8000 Nov 7.9000
Apr 13.1000 Aug 10.5000 Dec 7.7000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   23,601
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   830
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
NC0030317 WWTP 21.0000 21.0000 10.7000 25.6000 Tar River Tar River (15-1)
NC0072125 WTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.1500 1.9500 Tar River Tar River (15-1)
NC0072133 WTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Tar River Tar River (15-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Central Nash WSD 40-64-005 Receiving 0.0240 365 0.3000
Edgecombe Co WSD 1 04-33-050 Receiving 0.0541 365 0.2400
Nashville 04-64-020 Receiving 0.6801 365 0.9000
Northern Nash 40-64-035 Receiving 0.0160 365 0.0450
Red Oak 00-00-000 Receiving 0.0089 365 0.0500
Sharpsburg 04-64-040 Receiving 0.2760 365 0.3500
Whitakers 04-33-040 Receiving 0.0450 365 0.1500

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 54,750 56,300 59,700 63,300 67,100 71,100
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 3.1400 3.2300 3.4200 3.6300 3.8500 4.0800
Commercial 1.1400 1.1700 1.2400 1.3100 1.3900 1.4700
Industrial 1.2300 2.0000 2.1200 2.2500 2.3900 2.5300
Institutional 0.4000 0.4100 0.4300 0.4600 0.4900 0.5200
System Process 1.4000 1.4000 1.4000 1.5000 1.5000 1.6000
Unaccounted-for 0.4644 0.5216 0.5470 0.5813 0.6112 0.6480

Local industrial water use has declined. There is significant interest in large water consumers such as data centers coming to the area.

Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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) 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000 30.9000
Service Area Demand 7.7744 8.7316 9.1570 9.7313 10.2312 10.8480
Sales 1.8349 2.2170 2.2170 2.2170 2.2170 2.2170
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 9.6093 10.9486 11.3740 11.9483 12.4482 13.0650
Demand as Percent of Supply 31% 35% 37% 39% 40% 42%

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 57 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?   NA

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   NA

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No

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?  NA

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 city of Rocky Mount is in a financial crisis that was the subject of March 9, 2026 NC State auditor's report, and current LGC scrutiny. Water Resources and all city departments have adopted austerity measures. City Council instituted a 15% utility rate increase for water, gas, sewer, and electric in March 2026. Note that City has been transferring significant utility revenues to support general fund obligations for years. The status of Water and Sewer Fund balances are not available to me.

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.