Hertford

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: Hertford   PWSID: 04-72-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 32
Hertford, NC 27944		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Harold F. SanchezTitle:Chief Water Plant Operator
Phone:252-370-3831Cell/Mobile:252-370-3831
 
Secondary Contact:Chad White Phone:252-333-0783
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 32
Hertford, NC 27944		Cell/Mobile:252-370-3831
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-14 6.00 %
Cast Iron 4-8 61.00 %
Galvanized Iron .75-2 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 32.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   38 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   16,000 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   30
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   64 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   3
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.7500 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?   No, As Needed
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?   No
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
Perquimans100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   2,018
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 887 0.0680 0 0.0000
Commercial 146 0.0256 0 0.0000
Industrial 2 0.0130 0 0.0000
Institutional 3 0.0130 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0210 MGD

This past year the Town of Hertford had an unprecedented number of leaks. Once they were located, they were repaired. We are also had several thousand feet of water lines in Town replaced. This is the reason for the unaccounted-for water percentage.

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
Perquimans Co 04-72-025 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes 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 0.2900 0.3870 May 0.2280 0.3300 Sep 0.2440 0.3680
Feb 0.2820 0.3670 Jun 0.2540 0.3570 Oct 0.2370 0.3570
Mar 0.2630 0.3740 Jul 0.2750 0.3970 Nov 0.2210 0.3500
Apr 0.2420 0.3380 Aug 0.2450 0.3220 Dec 0.2200 0.3110

During the months of Sept., Oct., and Nov., we received treated water from Perquimans County, while the water plant was being refurbished. The monthly numbers and well withdrawals are measured by different meters. The well numbers are possibly underestimating the withdrawals. The Town is working to address discrepancies in the readings and may purchase new meters.

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
W01 0.1313 335 0.257 0.2400 Regular
W02 0.0350 335 0.089 0.0820 Regular
W03 0.0550 335 0.243 0.1200 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
W01 125 87 55 120 10 120 Yes
W02 117 78 78 108 10 85 Yes
W03 140 20 44 80 8 42 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes

Wells were not in use for 30 days nonconsecutively while the Water Treatment Plant was being refurbished. During those times we received water from Perquimans County.

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
Perquimans Co 04-72-025 0.1944 53 0.0000 9999 Yes Yes 6 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Hertford Water Plant 0.5000 Yes Yes Wells
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 0.3710 May 0.3840 Sep 0.3460
Feb 0.5010 Jun 0.4450 Oct 0.3310
Mar 0.5070 Jul 0.5310 Nov 0.4160
Apr 0.4600 Aug 0.4300 Dec 0.4380

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,002
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   29
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
NC0021849 WWTP 0.7000 1.1000 0.4300 0.8240 Perquimans River Albemarle Sound (12-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Winfall 04-72-015 Receiving 0.1380 365 0.1000

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 2,018 2,074 2,209 2,353 2,540 2,718
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0680 0.0978 0.1050 0.1120 0.1200 0.1280
Commercial 0.0256 0.0293 0.0314 0.0336 0.0359 0.0384
Industrial 0.0130 0.0146 0.0156 0.0167 0.0178 0.0191
Institutional 0.0130 0.0084 0.0090 0.0096 0.0103 0.0110
System Process 0.0210 0.0281 0.0300 0.0321 0.0344 0.0368
Unaccounted-for 0.0907 0.1065 0.1141 0.1219 0.1305 0.1394
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 0.4420 0.4420 0.4420 0.4420 0.4420 0.4420
Purchases 0.1944 0.1944 0.1944 0.1944 0.1944 0.1944
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.6364 0.6364 0.6364 0.6364 0.6364 0.6364
Service Area Demand 0.2313 0.2847 0.3051 0.3259 0.3489 0.3727
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) 0.2313 0.2847 0.3051 0.3259 0.3489 0.3727
Demand as Percent of Supply 36% 45% 48% 51% 55% 59%

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 34 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?   

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

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   

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.