Roanoke Rapids SD

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

Provisional

Water System Name: Roanoke Rapids SD   PWSID: 04-42-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 308
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870		Ownership:District
 
Contact Person:Thomas WrennTitle:CEO
Phone:252-537-9137Cell/Mobile:252-308-2942
 
Secondary Contact:Steven Ellis Phone:252-536-4884
Mailing Address:P.O.Box 308
Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870		Cell/Mobile:252-885-0166
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 3-12 10.21 %
Cast Iron 2-12 38.09 %
Ductile Iron 4-20 17.47 %
Galvanized Iron 1-2.5 0.50 %
Other 20 9.52 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-12 24.21 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   179 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   531 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   546
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   26 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   344
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   4.9500 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, 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?   Yes
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed, Uniform
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?   No

The Town of Weldon is the only other water supplier in the region and is not provisioned with the necessary facilities to meet the demand of the Sanitary District under the strictest conversation measures. There is no excess capacity of firm pumping capacity available or another system capable of providing water in an emergency. The system has built in redundancy for raw water with two separate source water intakes, full load generator for back up power, excess storage capacity and finished water pumping, which has minimized the necessity for an interconnection with another system.

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Roanoke River (14-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Halifax96 %
Northampton4 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   15,768
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 8,214 0.9895 0 0.0000
Commercial 914 0.4706 39 0.0135
Industrial 19 0.4774 0 0.0000
Institutional 53 0.0370 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.1997 MGD

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
Halifax County 04-42-040 2.0680 365 3.0000 2047 Yes Yes 20 Regular
Northampton Co- Gaston 04-66-113 0.3935 365 0.5000 2045 Yes Yes 12 Regular
Northampton Co- Lake Gaston 04-66-110 0.1555 365 0.5000 2045 Yes Yes 10 Regular
Northampton Co- North Gaston 40-66-001 0.0092 365 0.5000 2045 Yes Yes 2-8 Regular
Weldon 04-42-020 0.0000 0 No 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 5.7530 6.8600 May 4.9400 5.4600 Sep 6.0900 6.8400
Feb 5.2310 5.8000 Jun 6.4900 6.9800 Oct 4.8900 5.8400
Mar 4.7600 5.2600 Jul 6.9100 7.6700 Nov 4.5700 5.4500
Apr 5.9200 6.3600 Aug 6.9500 7.2200 Dec 4.6700 5.4200

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
Roanoke River Roanoke Rapids Lake 5.0600 365 7.6700 12.5000 T 0.0000
Roanoke River 0.0328 12 4.0000 12.5000 T 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
Roanoke River Roanoke Rapids Lake 8,371 Yes Roanoke River (14-1) Halifax Regular
Roanoke River 8,384 Yes Roanoke River (14-1) Halifax Emergency
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Monthly
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
Halifax County 04-42-040 0.0000 0 Yes 6-12 Emergency
Northampton County - Gaston 04-66-113 0.0000 0 No 6-12 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Roanoke Rapids SD 12.5000 Yes Yes Roanoke Rapids Lake
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 2.7800 May 3.7700 Sep 2.8100
Feb 4.4600 Jun 4.1600 Oct 2.6600
Mar 4.7200 Jul 4.1800 Nov 2.4300
Apr 3.9200 Aug 3.3400 Dec 2.6200

How many sewer connections does this system have?   8,482
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   139
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
NC0024201 WWTP 8.3400 8.3400 3.4800 13.9000 Roanoke River Roanoke River (14-1)
WQ0001989 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0085 Land Application Roanoke River (14-1)
WQCS00027 CS 0.0000 0.0000 3.4800 Collection System Roanoke River (14-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Halifax County 04-42-040 Receiving 0.0250 365
Northampton Co- Gaston 04-66-113 Receiving 0.0436 365
Northampton Co- Lake Gaston 04-66-110 Receiving 0.0012 365

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 15,768 14,953 13,458 12,112 12,112 12,112
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.9895 0.7980 0.7182 0.6464 0.6464 0.6464
Commercial 0.4841 0.3552 0.3197 0.2877 0.2877 0.2877
Industrial 0.4774 0.3228 0.2905 0.2615 0.2615 0.2615
Institutional 0.0370 0.0436 0.0390 0.0354 0.0354 0.0354
System Process 0.1997 0.1801 0.1621 0.1459 0.1459 0.1459
Unaccounted-for 0.2472 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000
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) 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000 12.5000
Service Area Demand 2.4349 1.6997 1.5295 1.3769 1.3769 1.3769
Sales 2.6262 4.5000 4.5000 4.5000 4.5000 4.5000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 5.0611 6.1997 6.0295 5.8769 5.8769 5.8769
Demand as Percent of Supply 40% 50% 48% 47% 47% 47%

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 63 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.