Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority

1. System Information

Contact Information

Distribution System

Programs

Water Conservation

2. Water Use Information

Service Area

Water Use by Type

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.6960 MGD

Water Sales

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases

Surface Water Sources

* 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)

Water Treatment Plants

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges

Wastewater Permits

5. Planning

Projections

Future Water Sales

Future Supply Sources

Demand v/s Percent of Supply

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 unavailable until we receive population data for 2025 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.    As our only customers are solely other public water systems we do not plan to implement any plans to reduce future water supply needs, plans for demand management would need to be implemented by the systems that we provide water to.

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   As our only customers are solely other public water systems we do not plan to implement any plans to reduce future water supply needs, plans for demand management would need to be implemented by the systems that we provide water to.

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   None

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   N/A

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  Yes, Yes, PTRWA is comprised of 6 local governments and was formed to assist these localities in meeting their water supply needs for at least the next 50 years, therefore; by definition PTRWA is a regional water supply and was formed as a result of a regional planning effort. PTRWA has completed a master planning initiative that identified potential water and wastewater capacity needs in the Guilford and Randolph County region through at least the 2050 planning period. The master plan makes recommendations on initiatives that utilities in the area can make to meet the needs of the region in the most cost-effective manner throughout the planning period.

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  PTRWA conducted several exhaustive studies during the formation and creation of the dam and water treatment plant including a detailed comprehensive environmental impact statement required as part of the reservoir permitting process. PTRWA actively monitored the Deep River water and wastewater capacity study that was performed on behalf of the NC Legislature by the Department of Environmental Quality to determine how this could impact long-term regionalization planning. As the next step in analyzing the Deep River Capacity Study In February 2026 PTRWA completed a yearlong master planning initiative that studied water and wastewater capacity needs in the Guilford and Randolph County region through at least the 2050 planning period. The master plan makes recommendations on initiatives that utilities in the area can make to meet the needs of the region in the most cost-effective manner throughout the planning period.

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:   PTRWA is working on the design of an advance treatment facility to address PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane constituents in the source water, the cost of this treatment system will be in excess of $130,000,000 and PTRWA is working to obtain financing options that will have the least impact on our ratepayers.

PTRWA recently completed master planning initiative has determined that wastewater capacity may soon become a limiting factor to growth in the region. PTRWA is working as a regional facilitator to encourage cooperative relationships to address the challenge of meeting the long-term wastewater needs expected in the region. PTRWA is currently working to determine if the partners in the Authority can work together to construct a regional wastewater treatment facility that will be able to address the long-term needs of the citizens of Guilford and Randolph Counties.