Bessemer 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

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Water System Name: Bessemer City   PWSID: 01-36-025
Mailing Address:125 E. Virginia Avenue
Bessemer City, NC 28016		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Dennis WellsTitle:Water Plant ORC
Phone:704-629-5684Cell/Mobile:704-473-5371
 
Secondary Contact:Jamie Ramsey ( PW Director) Phone:704-729-6529
Mailing Address:125 E. Virginia Ave
Bessemer City, NC 28016		Cell/Mobile:704-473-5371
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6 10.00 %
Cast Iron 4-12 20.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-12 42.00 %
Galvanized Iron .75-2 1.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-16 27.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   53 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   3,614 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   274
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   18 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   15
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   1.5000 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, Weekly
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Quarterly
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?   Yes
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
South Fork Catawba River (03-2)76 %
Catawba River (03-1)24 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Gaston100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   5,730
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 2,293 0.2695 0 0.0000
Commercial 187 0.0578 0 0.0000
Industrial 3 0.5080 0 0.0000
Institutional 0 0.0000 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0852 MGD

Our billing department does not separate the Commercial and the Institutional Customers. The Institutional Customers are included in the Commercial Customers.

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 1.0036 1.4110 May 1.0827 1.3986 Sep 1.1771 1.5107
Feb 1.0399 1.4036 Jun 1.0827 1.3708 Oct 1.1722 2.0021
Mar 1.0075 1.4390 Jul 1.2161 1.4800 Nov 1.0939 1.4744
Apr 1.0427 1.1866 Aug 1.1831 1.5787 Dec 1.0865 1.2927

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
Long Creek Arrowood 1.0827 364 1.2611 2.7764 SY20 0.0000

* 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
Long Creek Arrowood 12 No South Fork Catawba River (03-2) Gaston Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   110 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
Gastonia 01-36-010 1.5550 1 1.6080 No Yes 12 Emergency
Kings Mountain 01-23-020 0.0000 0 Yes Yes 12 Emergency

We purchased water from Gastonia on May 24th and December 30th, 2025.
Gastonia's bill does not show any uses in December. On December 30th our bleach feed line had a blockage and we were down for a few hours and we went on Gastonia at 3:00 PM and had the repair completed before 6:00 PM. Because of their billing cycle they will probably show that we purchased water for 31 to 62 days. The water we used on 12/30/2025 will probably be billed the nest time we purchase water from them. We went and read the meter and it shows us using 69531 gallons,

Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
J.V. Tarpley WT Facility 3.0000 Yes Yes Long Creek, Webber Reservoir, Arrowood Reservoir
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 0.5644 May 0.5268 Sep 0.6890
Feb 0.6345 Jun 0.6260 Oct 0.6487
Mar 0.5573 Jul 0.6397 Nov 0.5955
Apr 0.5792 Aug 0.6247 Dec 0.5813

How many sewer connections does this system have?   2,217
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   350
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No

Bessemer City has 2 permitted sewer connection with Two River Utilities with separate contracts. 1) Oates Rd. with a contract for 1.0000 MGD and 2) Abernethy Creek with a contract for .6080 MGD.

Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Two Rivers-Gastonia 01-36-010 Discharging 0.6056 365 1.6080

There are 2 permitted sewer connections with Bessemer City with separate contracts: Oates Rd with a contract maximum of 1 MGD and an ADF of 0.3142 and Abernethy Creek with a contract maximum of 0.608 MGD and a ADF of 0.4235. Bessemer City reports the totals.

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 5,730 5,736 5,802 5,912 6,020 6,132
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.2695 0.2650 0.2560 0.2600 0.2660 0.2700
Commercial 0.0578 0.0585 0.0600 0.0610 0.0620 0.0630
Industrial 0.5080 0.6330 0.6530 0.6700 0.6720 0.6730
Institutional 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
System Process 0.0852 0.1100 0.1122 0.1144 0.1167 0.1191
Unaccounted-for 0.1635 0.1850 0.1900 0.1950 0.2000 0.2050
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764
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) 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764 2.7764
Service Area Demand 1.0840 1.2515 1.2712 1.3004 1.3167 1.3301
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) 1.0840 1.2515 1.2712 1.3004 1.3167 1.3301
Demand as Percent of Supply 39% 45% 46% 47% 47% 48%

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 47 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.    

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.