Goldsboro

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: Goldsboro   PWSID: 04-96-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Drawer A
Goldsboro, NC 27533-9701		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Robert ShermanTitle:Public Utilities Director
Phone:919-735-3329Cell/Mobile:919-750-1210
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 8-10 5.20 %
Ductile Iron 4-16 87.20 %
Galvanized Iron 2-10 2.20 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 4-20 5.40 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   274 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   4,600 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   1,180 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   42
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   9 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   9.7500 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?   Yes, Weekly
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

This system uses AMI meters, that can detect water line leaks.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Uniform
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0500 MGD   For how many connections?   3
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
Neuse River (10-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Wayne100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   34,662
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 11,714 1.7320 0 0.0000
Commercial 2,394 1.6210 0 0.0000
Industrial 2 0.7930 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1430 MGD

A change in the billing system now places institutional demand and connections under commercial.

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
Fork Township SD Purchase system 60-96-002 0.1860 364 0.5000 2037 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 04-96-055 0.3960 365 Yes Yes 10,6 Regular
Wayne Water Districts Purchase 60-96-001 0.3971 365 3.2000 2034 Yes Yes 12,16 Regular

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 6.7690 8.2000 May 6.0950 6.9300 Sep 5.8900 6.6000
Feb 6.5020 7.1200 Jun 5.9310 8.7400 Oct 5.7130 6.6300
Mar 6.3730 7.0900 Jul 5.9640 6.7200 Nov 5.5260 6.5700
Apr 5.8530 6.7600 Aug 5.8260 7.1800 Dec 5.5300 6.4200

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Little River 0.0000 0 0.0000 0.6460 F 0.0000
Neuse River 5.9980 365 8.7400 25.8530 F 35.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Little River 310 Yes Neuse River (10-1) Wayne Emergency
Neuse River 2,050 Yes Neuse River (10-1) Wayne Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   35 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Daily
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No
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
Fork Township Sanitary District 04-96-060 0.9876 1 1.0220 2037 Yes Yes 12, 6 Emergency
Wayne Water Districts Purchase 60-96-001 3.5551 1 3.1775 2034 Yes Yes 6,12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
City of Goldsboro Water Plant 14.0000 Yes Yes Neuse River
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 6.7500 May 7.2500 Sep 5.6700
Feb 7.7800 Jun 6.8700 Oct 5.0200
Mar 8.1500 Jul 6.4100 Nov 4.7700
Apr 8.5100 Aug 8.8300 Dec 7.3400

How many sewer connections does this system have?   11,663
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   0
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The City of Goldsboro is currently in the Basis of Design Report for a wastewater expansion project being conducted by the engineering firm of Hazen & Sawyer and the construction team Crowder Construction.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0023949 WWTP 14.2000 14.2000 6.9500 14.3900 Neuse River Neuse River (10-1)
WQ0017791 WWTP 0.9450 0.9450 0.0000 1.5500 Reclaimed Water for irrigation Neuse River (10-1)

The Flows for the year from reuse water (Permit # WQ00177791) are not included with the the discharge permit for the Water Reclamation Facility and Wetlands. It is indicated on this form as 0.0000 MGD flow from the permit, when in actuality 0.0500 MGD was used in irrigations for the year 2025.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
County of Wayne 00-00-000 Receiving 0.1223 365 0.2500
Fork Township Sanitary District 04-96-060 Receiving 0.0440 365 0.1250
Town of Fremont 04-96-025 Receiving 0.1775 365 0.3000
Village of Walnut Creek 04-96-155 Receiving 0.0343 365 0.1000

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 34,662 33,237 32,087 30,977 29,906 28,872
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 1.7320 1.3272 1.2813 1.2370 1.1942 1.1529
Commercial 1.6210 1.4049 1.4184 1.4325 1.4469 1.4614
Industrial 0.7930 1.1407 1.1407 1.1407 1.1407 1.1407
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.1430 0.1900 0.1919 0.1938 0.1958 0.1977
Unaccounted-for 0.7428 1.1564 1.1517 1.1474 1.1433 1.1395
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
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) 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530 25.8530
Service Area Demand 5.0318 5.2192 5.1840 5.1514 5.1209 5.0922
Sales 0.9786 4.0960 4.0960 4.0960 4.0960 4.0960
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 6.0104 9.3152 9.2800 9.2474 9.2169 9.1882
Demand as Percent of Supply 23% 36% 36% 36% 36% 36%

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 50 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, The City of Goldsboro actively participates in The Wayne County Utilities Committee meetings to discuss current and future water and wastewater projects and to prepare in advance for any major projects that may be on the horizon. The city also works with surrounding communities on future projects which may include building a new water treatment plant.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  The City is in the beginning stages of an AIA and Water Master Plan, and the wastewater system's master plan should be completed later by early next year.
The City also has initiated a pilot study of Treatment of PFAS.

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:   Our unaccounted for water is still hovering a little over 20%. We have found a couple of different locations that were in need of meters, and we are planning on placing meters in the locations soon. Our mag-meter project at the water treatment plant is scheduled to begin in the next couple of months and that should help us with more accurate numbers.

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.