Cove 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

Complete

Water System Name: Cove City   PWSID: 04-25-045
Mailing Address:PO Box 8
Cove City, NC 28523-0008		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Lydia MonetteTitle:Clerk
Phone:252-633-1595Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Mike Houston Phone:919-812-6088
Mailing Address:
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Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-8 100.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   4 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?   15
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   29 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   85
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   0.0000 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

Due to older meters in the system, we feel that our unaccounted-for water percentage may be lower than it actually is. Cove City is currently awaiting approval of multiple funding sources from the state / federal government. We intend to make water improvements upon receiving these funds, however no particular allocations have been made at this time, but we anticipate new water meters will be a main priority.

2025 Update:
An estimated 15 new meters have been installed, and we anticipate this will help us reduce our unaccounted-for water amounts moving forward.

Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, Annually
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

Employees do daily visual inspections of the system and read the Town's main meter daily. The Town also utilizes NCRWA on an as needed basis.

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
Neuse River (10-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Craven100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   440
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 226 0.0211 0 0.0000
Commercial 14 0.0021 0 0.0000
Industrial 0 0.0000 0 0.0000
Institutional 10 0.0004 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0063 MGD

Explanation of System Process Increase from 2024 to 2025:

During the months of January 25' and February 25', the Town performed extensive flushing due to our ongoing AIA project, which including flushing of sewer collection lines for inspection purposes. During the month of August 25', the Town increased flushing dramatically to help aid with chlorine residuals throughout the entire distribution system.

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 0.0636 May 0.0088 Sep 0.0214
Feb 0.0631 Jun 0.0137 Oct 0.0227
Mar 0.0130 Jul 0.0171 Nov 0.0271
Apr 0.0277 Aug 0.0990 Dec 0.0288

During the months of January and February, the Town performed extensive flushing due to our ongoing AIA project, which including flushing of sewer collection lines for inspection purposes. During the month of August, the Town increased flushing dramatically to help aid with chlorine residuals throughout the entire distribution system.

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
Craven County 04-25-055 0.0338 365 0.2500 2025 Yes Yes 6 Regular
New Bern 04-25-010 0.0000 0 0.0980 2030 Yes Yes 6 Emergency

During the months of January and February, the Town performed extensive flushing due to our ongoing AIA project, which including flushing of sewer collection lines for inspection purposes. During the month of August, the Town increased flushing dramatically to help aid with chlorine residuals throughout the entire distribution system.

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.0023 May 0.0254 Sep 0.0295
Feb 0.0037 Jun 0.0513 Oct 0.0193
Mar 0.0331 Jul 0.0454 Nov 0.0230
Apr 0.0232 Aug 0.0327 Dec 0.0185

How many sewer connections does this system have?   205
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   32
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   No
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
City of Kinston 04-54-010 Discharging 0.0256 365 0.1000

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 440 440 440 440 440 440
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.0211 0.0211 0.0211 0.0211 0.0211 0.0211
Commercial 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021 0.0021
Industrial 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Institutional 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
System Process 0.0063 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005 0.0005
Unaccounted-for 0.0039 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031

We anticipate our system process water totals to return to "normal" operational levels moving forward, now that the collection system project has come to an end.

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 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Service Area Demand 0.0338 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272
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) 0.0338 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272 0.0272
Demand as Percent of Supply 14% 11% 11% 11% 11% 11%

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 48 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?  N/A

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:   Radio read meters, water and sewer rehabilitation.

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.