Surf 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

Provisional

Water System Name: Surf City   PWSID: 04-71-015
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 2475
Surf City, NC 28445		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:David PriceTitle:Director of Public Utilities
Phone:910-329-1055Cell/Mobile:910-545-3059
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-10 23.00 %
Ductile Iron 12 0.80 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-16 76.20 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   38 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?   6 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   715
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.9000 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, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Annually
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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

Surf City utilizes smart meters to detect and notify customers of leaks.

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

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
New River (02-6)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Pender100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   10,000
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   40,000 ( Jun Jul Aug )
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 4,689 0.4492 0 0.0000
Commercial 352 0.1356 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 31 0.0420 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0391 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
ONWASA 04-67-035 0.1531 365 0.2500 2026 Yes Yes 8 Regular
Rocky Point/Topsail Water&Sewer District 70-71-011 0.0000 0 0.0000 2026 Yes Yes 4 Emergency
Topsail Beach 04-71-020 0.0000 0 0.1440 Yes Yes 8 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 0.6788 1.1610 May 1.0805 1.5980 Sep 1.0800 1.5940
Feb 0.6800 0.8640 Jun 1.2893 1.7830 Oct 0.9022 1.3040
Mar 0.7490 1.0330 Jul 1.4262 1.7820 Nov 0.7555 1.0130
Apr 0.9613 1.4150 Aug 1.0836 1.3890 Dec 0.6675 0.9240

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
Well 1 0.0000 0 0 0.3670 2008 Emergency
Well 2 0.0000 0 0 0.3240 2008 Emergency
well 3 0.3363 365 0.8640 Regular
well 4 0.0000 0 0 0.1980 2008 Emergency
Well 5 0.6143 365 1.0080 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
Well 1 164 103 0 0 8 103 Yes
Well 2 166 106 0 0 8 106 Yes
well 3 170 110 110 170 6 77 Yes
well 4 120 86 86 120 12 81 Yes
Well 5 130 90 20 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No,
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
ONWASA 04-67-035 0.0000 0 0.2500 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Topsail Beach 04-71-020 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Surf City WP (PO3) 2.6000 Yes Yes Wells # 3 & 5
Well # 4 (PO2) 0.4750 Yes No Ground Water
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?  Yes

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.5961 May 0.7811 Sep 0.8201
Feb 0.5961 Jun 1.0058 Oct 0.8191
Mar 0.6579 Jul 1.0604 Nov 0.7240
Apr 0.7605 Aug 1.0061 Dec 0.6744

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,900
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   15
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

Surf City is constantly expanding with .240 MGD of disposal capacity added in 2024 and .4 MGD of treatment and disposal capacity to be completed by 2029.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
WQ0000795 WWTP 1.1000 1.5000 0.8000 SI Neuse River (10-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 10,000 11,200 15,680 21,952 30,732 43,025
Seasonal Population 40,000 40,000 44,000 48,400 53,240 58,564
 
Residential 0.4492 0.5031 0.7043 0.9861 1.3805 1.9327
Commercial 0.1356 0.1519 0.2126 0.2977 0.4167 0.5834
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0420 0.0470 0.0659 0.0922 0.1291 0.1807
System Process 0.0391 0.0442 0.0619 0.0867 0.1214 0.1699
Unaccounted-for 0.1316 0.1492 0.2089 0.2925 0.4095 0.5734
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 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720
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) 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720 1.8720
Service Area Demand 0.7975 0.8954 1.2536 1.7552 2.4572 3.4401
Sales 0.1531 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.9506 1.1454 1.5036 2.0052 2.7072 3.6901
Demand as Percent of Supply 51% 61% 80% 107% 145% 197%

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 45 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 here.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   Surf City has implemented a escalating rate system and AMI to encourage conservation.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   Surf City is planning on expanding the water plant, drill a new well and erect a new water tower within the next 10 years.

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   Surf City is currently under contract with an engineering firm for planning and design of these projects.

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.