Pamlico County 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: Pamlico County Water System   PWSID: 04-69-025
Mailing Address:P. O. Box 158
Bayboro, NC 28515		Ownership:County
 
Contact Person:Jeff SandersTitle:Field Operations Manager
Phone:252-745-5453Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mike Houston Phone:919-812-6088
Mailing Address:
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Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Ductile Iron 6 10.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 90.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   360 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   200 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   150
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   38 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?   3.0000 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, Monthly
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?   No
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

As employees ride throughout the system they are looking for leaks, and we also utilize NCRWA on an as needed basis.

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
Neuse River (10-1)90 %
Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)10 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Pamlico100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   12,750
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No

Year-round population has been adjusted to match current U.S. Census data. The previous population totals were based off of a factor of 2.45 residents per connection which is the method PWS has historically used to determine the population for our water system. We feel the Census data more accurately reflects a more realistic view of our overall population for the Pamlico County Water System.

Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 6,882 0.6937 0 0.0000
Commercial 383 0.0024 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 122 0.0939 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.2667 MGD

Overall process water totals have increased due to system flushing and additional backwashing at the WTP sites.

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 Oriental 04-69-020 0.0000 0 Yes 6 Emergency

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 1.1401 1.6500 May 1.5077 2.0050 Sep 1.2892 1.8450
Feb 0.9315 1.4080 Jun 1.3405 1.7270 Oct 0.7664 1.3742
Mar 1.0234 1.2350 Jul 1.6239 2.2130 Nov 1.1277 1.5260
Apr 1.1783 1.7520 Aug 1.3134 1.7020 Dec 1.0239 1.4550

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
Grantsboro 1 0.2796 229 0.6850 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Grantsboro 2 0.3196 234 0.7570 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Kershaw 1 0.4016 153 0.9212 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Kershaw 2 0.5085 119 1.0610 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Mill Pond 1 0.3947 185 0.6900 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Mill Pond 2 0.3580 149 0.6840 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Vandemere 1 0.1340 302 0.4040 0.4320 CUA0 Regular
Vandemere 2 0.1151 60 0.4240 0.4320 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
Grantsboro 1 223 193 223 12 158 Yes
Grantsboro 2 211 191 211 12 126 Yes
Kershaw 1 345 218 329 12 110 Yes
Kershaw 2 345 220 329 12 110 Yes
Mill Pond 1 340 294 335 12 110 Yes
Mill Pond 2 335 292 330 12 110 Yes
Vandemere 1 339 309 339 12 110 Yes
Vandemere 2 323 303 323 12 110 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
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
Town of Oriental 04-69-020 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Grantsboro WTP 0.8640 Yes Yes Castle Hayne Aquifer
Kershaw WTP 0.8640 Yes Yes Castle Hayne Aquifer
Millpond WTP 0.8640 Yes Yes Castle Hayne Aquifer
Vandemere WTP 0.8640 Yes Yes Castle Hayne Aquifer
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 0.0740 May 0.0818 Sep 0.0826
Feb 0.0538 Jun 0.0931 Oct 0.0721
Mar 0.0611 Jul 0.1280 Nov 0.0760
Apr 0.0615 Aug 0.1213 Dec 0.0792

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   3,300
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
NC0088323 WTP 0.0090 0.4320 0.0204 0.1000 Beard Creek/Neuse River Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)
NC0088331 WTP 0.0000 0.4320 0.0207 0.1000 Tarkiln Creek/Neuse River Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)
NC0088340 WTP 0.0090 0.7200 0.0206 0.5000 North Prong of Bay River Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)
NC0088358 WTP 0.0000 0.4320 0.0206 0.0000 Smith Creek/Neuse River Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)

The Pamlico County average daily discharge is backwash water from the 4 WTPs. The County has no WWTP.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 12,750 12,658 12,507 12,373 12,240 12,108
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.6937 0.6887 0.6804 0.6730 0.6657 0.6585
Commercial 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0939 0.0932 0.0921 0.0911 0.0901 0.0891
System Process 0.2667 0.2647 0.2615 0.2586 0.2558 0.2530
Unaccounted-for 0.1337 0.1327 0.1311 0.1297 0.1283 0.1269

Year-round population has been adjusted to match current U.S. Census data. The previous population totals were based off of a factor of 2.45% which is the method PWS has historically used to determine the population for our water system. We feel the Census data more accurately reflects a more realistic view of our overall population for the Pamlico County Water System.

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 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560
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) 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560 3.4560
Service Area Demand 1.1904 1.1817 1.1675 1.1547 1.1421 1.1298
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) 1.1904 1.1817 1.1675 1.1547 1.1421 1.1298
Demand as Percent of Supply 34% 34% 34% 33% 33% 33%

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 54 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?   No Changes

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

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?  N/A

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:   N/A

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.