Elizabeth City

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: Elizabeth City   PWSID: 04-70-010
Mailing Address:PO Box 347
Elizabeth City, NC 27909		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Gregory ColvinTitle:Water Treatment Plant Supt.
Phone:252-337-6647Cell/Mobile:252-333-2540
 
Secondary Contact:Dwan Bell Phone:252-337-6628
Mailing Address:PO Box 347
Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0347		Cell/Mobile:252-333-2540
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-8 1.40 %
Cast Iron 4,-12 20.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-20 3.47 %
Galvanized Iron 2 0.13 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-20 75.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   168 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   500 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   3,700
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   11 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   6
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   6.0000 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, Daily
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Daily
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
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
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
Albemarle Sound (12-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Pasquotank100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   19,948
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 7,411 0.7674 0 0.0000
Commercial 1,160 0.6402 0 0.0000
Industrial 16 0.0088 0 0.0000
Institutional 90 0.0496 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.3279 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
Pasquotank County R.O 60-70-000 0.0016 365 No Yes 24 Regular
Pasquotank County Water 04-70-015 0.0000 0 No Yes 8 Emergency
South Camden W & S District 04-15-015 0.0000 0 No 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 2.3388 May 2.4670 Sep 2.6033
Feb 2.3857 Jun 2.5867 Oct 2.6097
Mar 2.4032 Jul 2.6419 Nov 2.5833
Apr 2.4533 Aug 2.5968 Dec 2.5935

Monthly numbers are based on GPWMOR reports

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
01 0.1678 365 0.2160 Regular
02 0.1876 365 0.1440 Regular
03 0.1545 365 0.2880 Regular
04 0.1904 365 0.2398 Regular
05 0.1421 365 0.0360 Regular
07 0.0732 365 0.0720 Regular
08 0.1920 365 0.2880 Regular
09 0.0996 365 0.2880 Regular
10 0.1779 365 0.2700 Regular
11 0.0688 365 0.0900 Regular
13 0.1773 365 0.1080 Regular
14 0.1849 365 0.2988 Regular
15 0.1582 365 0.1476 Regular
16 0.1579 365 0.1786 Regular
6 0.0000 0 0.0000 2018 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
01 117 60 98 101 6 65 Yes
02 113 65 57 87 8 65 Yes
03 125 60 94 120 10 93 Yes
04 140 80 94 119 10 95 Yes
05 103 103 78 98 8 56 No
07 94 28 56 66 6 56 Yes
08 126 115 90 110 8 80 Yes
09 117 112 97 107 8 47 Yes
10 130 115 85 110 8 58 Yes
11 126 111 50 65 8 63 Yes
13 107 67 67 102 8 63 Yes
14 121 96 96 116 8 92 Yes
15 112 72 72 107 8 69 Yes
16 115 70 70 110 8 67 Yes
6 87 53 77 87 6 No
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
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
Pasquotank County 04-70-015 0.2509 365 No Yes 8 Regular
Pasquotank R.O. System 60-70-000 0.1416 365 No Yes 24 Regular
South Camden Water & Sewer Dist. 04-15-015 0.0000 0 No Yes 6 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Elizabeth City WTP 5.0000 Yes Yes Groundwater
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 2.8100 May 2.9000 Sep 2.8000
Feb 3.7200 Jun 3.2800 Oct 2.7800
Mar 3.6000 Jul 3.5100 Nov 3.2600
Apr 3.4700 Aug 3.0200 Dec 3.2000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   7,525
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   475
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
NC0025011 WWTP 4.5000 4.5000 3.2000 7.1000 Pasquotank River Albemarle Sound (12-1)
NC0036447 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Knobbs Creek Albemarle Sound (12-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 19,948 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.7674 0.7901 0.7920 0.7920 0.7920 0.7920
Commercial 0.6402 0.6797 0.6417 0.6400 0.6400 0.6400
Industrial 0.0088 0.0095 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063 0.0063
Institutional 0.0496 0.0534 0.0302 0.0302 0.0302 0.0302
System Process 0.3279 0.1280 0.1280 0.1280 0.1280 0.1280
Unaccounted-for 0.7292 0.5520 0.5312 0.5307 0.5307 0.5307

During the winter of 25/26. Elizabeth city has experienced massive water loss due to ruptured lines throughout the system.

Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Ground water 04-70-010 Ground 0.7800 2028 Regular

City of Elizabeth city is currently working with Contractors, to locate test sites for new wells. Expect new well in the very near future. The City has long term expectations to add additional 7 well for a total of (8) new wells.

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 2.6648 2.6648 2.6648 2.6648 2.6648 2.6648
Purchases 0.3925 0.3925 0.3925 0.3925 0.3925 0.3925
Future Supplies 0.7800 0.7800 0.7800 0.7800 0.7800
Total Available Supply (MGD) 3.0573 3.8373 3.8373 3.8373 3.8373 3.8373
Service Area Demand 2.5231 2.2127 2.1294 2.1272 2.1272 2.1272
Sales 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 2.5247 2.2143 2.1310 2.1288 2.1288 2.1288
Demand as Percent of Supply 83% 58% 56% 55% 55% 55%

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 38 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.    The City is actively moving to set 8 new wells. in the next few years. Progress has been extremely slow. Continue to work with Geologist, to assess
current capacities, and site locations for new wells.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Request Moratorium on new construction, to slow down new construction. This needs to be done, to allow the infrastructure to catch up.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Establishing 8 new wells.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Issuing of bonds to cover the cost of implementing new wells. .

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:   

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.