Ayden

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: Ayden   PWSID: 04-74-025
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 219
Ayden, NC 28513		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:David JonesTitle:Water Resources Superintendent
Phone:252-481-5833Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Joey White/NCRWA Phone:336-960-5822
Mailing Address:
, NC 27889		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-10 4.00 %
Cast Iron 6-8 33.00 %
Ductile Iron 6-12 8.00 %
Galvanized Iron 2 8.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 47.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   61 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   400 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   3,000 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   180
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   44 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   49
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.8000 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?   Yes
Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

While performing daily operations, Town staff look for leaks. We rely on NCRWA services when needed.

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
Contentnea Creek (10-2)86 %
Neuse River (10-1)14 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Pitt100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   6,366
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 2,490 0.2329 0 0.0000
Commercial 249 0.1058 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0146 MGD

The Town no longer separates each account out into groups of industrial or institutional users as their new (as of 2023) billing software only groups accounts as either residential or commercial users.

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
Grifton 04-74-035 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 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 0.4538 May 0.4419 Sep 0.4548
Feb 0.4368 Jun 0.4200 Oct 0.4282
Mar 0.4366 Jul 0.4352 Nov 0.4497
Apr 0.4693 Aug 0.4698 Dec 0.4309

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
1 0.0259 365 0.5098 CUA25 Regular
3 0.0113 365 0.3254 CUA25 Regular
4 0.0215 365 0.6278 CUA25 Regular
NRWASA-Ayden 0.0000 0 0.3860 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
1 480 248 470 10 237 Yes
3 414 341 409 10 340 Yes
4 448 213 430 10 267 Yes
NRWASA-Ayden 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
Grifton 04-74-035 0.0000 0 0.0000 Yes Yes 12 Emergency
Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority 60-54-001 0.3863 358 0.3860 2048 Yes Yes 12 Regular

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.5447 May 0.9056 Sep 0.4131
Feb 0.7638 Jun 0.8291 Oct 0.3794
Mar 0.6191 Jul 0.4819 Nov 0.3884
Apr 0.5607 Aug 0.7310 Dec 0.5865

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,870
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   183
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

Unmetered flow of 3.825 MG added to December.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Contentnea Metropolitan Sewer Dist. 00-00-000 Discharging 0.5995 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 6,366 6,443 6,573 6,692 6,813 6,937
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2329 0.2357 0.2404 0.2447 0.2491 0.2536
Commercial 0.1058 0.1071 0.1092 0.1112 0.1132 0.1152
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0146 0.0132 0.0134 0.0137 0.0139 0.0142
Unaccounted-for 0.0843 0.0849 0.0866 0.0882 0.0898 0.0914
Future Supply Sources
Source Name PWSID Source Type Additional Supply Year Online Year Offline Type
Ayden Banked Water 04-74-025 Ground 0.0800 2024 2051 Regular

The Town of Ayden has 981,521,950 gallons of banked ground water available for withdrawal from their wells. If needed, this water can be used to supplement its currently CUA-permitted GW supply of 0.1422 MGD. At an average of 0.0800 MGD (shown under Future Supply), extraction from this banked water, when combined with the permitted 0.1422 MGD and the purchase of 0.3860 from NRWSA, will provide the Town a total available supply needed to keep its currently projected demand-to-supply ratios below 80% through 2050.

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 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422 0.1422
Purchases 0.3860 0.3863 0.3863 0.3863 0.3863 0.3863
Future Supplies 0.0800 0.0800 0.0800 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.5282 0.6085 0.6085 0.6085 0.5285 0.5285
Service Area Demand 0.4376 0.4409 0.4496 0.4578 0.4660 0.4744
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) 0.4376 0.4409 0.4496 0.4578 0.4660 0.4744
Demand as Percent of Supply 83% 72% 74% 75% 88% 90%

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 37 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?  Yes, CCPCUA

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  CCPCUA

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.