Topsail Beach

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: Topsail Beach   PWSID: 04-71-020
Mailing Address:820 South Anderson Boulevard
Topsail Beach, NC 28445		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Tom HedrickTitle:Director of Public Works
Phone:910-328-3271Cell/Mobile:910-619-6068
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 100.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   14 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?   0
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   1 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   1,300
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.6000 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?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   No
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?   No
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?   485
What was the seasonal population and months served in 2025? (if applicable)   8,000 ( May 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 1,365 0.1400 0 0.0000
Commercial 22 0.0100 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 13 0.0015 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0150 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
Town of Surf City 04-71-015 0.0000 0 0.0000 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 0.0840 0.2920 May 0.2280 0.3860 Sep 0.2200 0.3210
Feb 0.0690 0.1210 Jun 0.3030 0.4520 Oct 0.1810 0.2640
Mar 0.0960 0.1660 Jul 0.3720 0.5420 Nov 0.1280 0.2100
Apr 0.1650 0.2820 Aug 0.2710 0.3680 Dec 0.0870 0.2250

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 0.0330 322 0.134 0.1152 Regular
Well #2 0.0372 313 0.147 0.1440 Regular
Well #4 0.0753 344 0.189 0.1152 Regular
Well #5 0.0610 320 0.215 0.2088 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 #1 300 260 260 295 8 295 Yes
Well #2 325 260 250 290 8 290 Yes
Well #4 280 230 230 280 8 280 Yes
Well #5 285 250 250 275 8 269 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   No, Quarterly
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 Surf City 04-71-015 0.0000 0 0.1440 Yes Yes 8 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Humphrey Ave. 0.4500 Yes Yes Ground Water
Town Hall 0.1510 Yes Yes 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?  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 0.0000 May 0.0000 Sep 0.0000
Feb 0.0000 Jun 0.0000 Oct 0.0000
Mar 0.0000 Jul 0.0000 Nov 0.0000
Apr 0.0000 Aug 0.0000 Dec 0.0000

How many sewer connections does this system have?   0
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   1,409
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 485 600 600 600 600 600
Seasonal Population 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
 
Residential 0.1400 0.1600 0.1600 0.1600 0.1600 0.1600
Commercial 0.0100 0.0110 0.0110 0.0110 0.0110 0.0110
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0015 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020 0.0020
System Process 0.0150 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400 0.0400
Unaccounted-for 0.0190 0.0289 0.0243 0.0243 0.0243 0.0243
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 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832
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) 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832 0.5832
Service Area Demand 0.1855 0.2419 0.2373 0.2373 0.2373 0.2373
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) 0.1855 0.2419 0.2373 0.2373 0.2373 0.2373
Demand as Percent of Supply 32% 41% 41% 41% 41% 41%

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 289 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?  

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.