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To: Stephanie Sudano Tony Young From: Leila Goodwin
Company: Town of Holly Springs DWR Date: June 24, 1997
Message:
Attached is revised draft of submittal.
Tony - As per my voice -mail, is this format OK? Also, some specific questions:
1. Did I descirbe IBT issue correctly? (page 5 at bottom, under Wastewater Return Alternatives)
2. Do we need to do anything to address per capita use issue brought up last night, or is DWR going to
defend those numbers?
3. Do you need any further discussion of the existing welts, or can you (or Water Supply folks) provide us
with any formal recommendation that they not be used long-term?
4. If you have questions or ask Holly Springs for more informationwill it need to be submitted by July 23,
or will you be doing your review after that date?
Please call me when you get a chance. I will be in the office through Thursday, then will be gone for 4
weeks. Stephanie and I plan to finalize this document by the end of the week. However, Tommy Esqueda
can address questions while I'm gone.
Leila Goodwin
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June 30,1997
Mr. John Morris, Director
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
PO Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Dear Mr. Morris:
Subject: Supplement to Jordan Lake Allocation Application
The Town of Holly Springs submitted an application for a water supply allocation from B.
Everett Jordan Lake to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) in January, 1997. DWR
subsequently recommended that Holly Springs reoeive an allocation of 0.5 million gallons
per day (mgd), which is less than the amount requested in the application. With this letter,
I am requesting that the DWR consider additional information that supports an allocation
of 2.0 mgd for the Town of Holly Springs. The attached Supplement to the January, 1997,
Jordan Lake Water Supply Allocation Application, documents the need for this allocation to
meet potable water demands through the year 2015.
Please call our Town Engineer, Stephanie Sudano (919-5S7-3935), or our consultant, CH2M
HILL (Leila Goodwin, 704-329-0072), if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Gerald W- Holleman
Mayor, Town of Holly Springs
CLT/6-23LET
c: Bill Lee, Assistant Town Adnunistrator
Stephanie L. Sudano, PE., Town Engineer
Leila Goodwin, P.E./CHM2HILL
Supplement to the January, 1997
Jordan Lake Water Supply
Allocation Application
Town of Holly Springs
June, 1997
Prepared by CH2MHILL
SUPPLEMENT TO THE JANUARY, 1997 JORDAN LAKE WATER SUPPLY ALLOCATON APPLICATION FOR THE TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS
Introduction
This document supplements the Jordan Lake Water Supply Allocation Application for the Town
of Holly Springs, submitted in January, 1997. Based on that document and on subsequent
meetings between Holly Springs and Division of Water Resources (DWR) staff, the DWR
recommended an allocation of 0.5 million gallons per day (mgd) for Holly Springs. The
basis for the DWR recommendations was presented it Appendix F of Jordan Lake Water
Supply Storage Allocation Recornmendations in March, 1997.
This Supplement addresses the following issues to support a larger allocation for the Town
of Holly Springs,
1. The Town's existing water supply wells are no longer considered a long-term reliable
water source, due to recent taste and odor problems.
2. The water supply contract with Raleigh is not yet in place
3. Transmission facilities must be constructed in order to use water from either Raleigh or
Harnett County.
4. Harnett County has recently applied for a Jordan Lake allocation. Rather than simply
Purchase water from Harnett County, Holly Springs prefers holding an independent
allocation.
5. The current allocation of 0,5 mgd does not allow for the possibility of continuing the
existing contract with Apex for 0.75 mgd.
These issues are addressed in the following sections, which are organized, according to the
sections in the January, 1997, submittal.
1. Population and Water Use Projections
DWR population and water use projections (Table 1-1), presented in Appendix F of Jordan
Lake Water Supply Storage Allocation Reconiniendations in March, 1997, will be used.
TABLE 1-1
Population and Water Use Projections
Town of Holly SOrinas
Year Population Average Daily Demand
(MGD)
1995 3,500 0.25
2000 10,500 1.1
2005 18,000 1.9
2010 22,400 2.3
2015 27,100 2.8
2020 31,700 3.2
2025 35,800 3.6
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The issues listed above have a significant impact on the Town of Holly Springs current
water supply system yield. The following bullets address the sources included in the
original submittal and how they are treated in this supplement:
• Holly Springs Wells. A yield of 0.37 mgd was included in the January, 1997 submittal.
Due to recent taste and odor problems with the wells, they are no longer considered a
reliable source. Therefore, the 0.37 mgd is reduced to zero starting in the year 2000.
• Town of Apex. The current contracted amount of 0.75 mgd is included in 1995, and will
be replaced with the requested Jordan Lake allocation by 2000. This is not changed
from the January, 1997 submittal.
• City of Raleigh. While the Town of Holly Springs is working on a contract with Raleigh
for 1.0 mgd, there is no contract in place now. Transmission facilities are expected to be
in place by about 1999.
• Harnett County. Although the Town currently has a contract for 1 mgd of capacity in
Harnett County's water treatment plant, transmission facilities must be constructed
before the water can be used. Constriction may be complete by about 2001. The water
from Harnett County will be supplied from Holly Springs' Jordan Lake allocation, and
so is reflected in the requested allocation amount, rather than in the system yield.
The resulting system deficit, and requested Level I Jordan Lake allocation (to meet demands
through 2015), are shown below in Table 1 2.
TABLE 1.2
Population and Water Use Projections
Town of Holly Springs
Year Average Daily System Yield System Deficit Proposed Jordan Lake Allocation to
Demand (MGD) (MGD) (MGD) meet Projected Demands (MGD)
1995 0.25 1.12 -
2000 1.1 1.01 0.1 0.1
2005 1.9 1.0 0.9 1.0
2010 2.3 1.0 1.3 1.5
2015 2.8 1.0 1.8 2.0
'The wells (0.37 mgd) and Apex (0.75 mgd) are included in 1995. It is assumed that after 1995 the 0.75 mgd
from Apex will be part of Holly Springs' allocation, and that the wells will no longer be used.
' In 2000 and after, 1.0 mgd is included from the City of Raleigh,
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2. Current Water Supply Sources
Table 2-1 shows current water supply sources for the Town of Holly Springs
TABLE 2-1
Current Water Supply Sources
Town of Holly Springs
Source Location
Source Name County River Basin Source Type Estimated Water Quality
(surface, ground, Yield (excellent,
purchase) good, poor)
Town of Apex (Jordan Lake) Chatham Cape Fear purchase 0.75 mgd good
Groundwater Well #4 Wake Cape Fear ground 0.0576 poor
mgd
Groundwater Well #5 Wake Cape Fear ground 0.18 mgd poor
Groundwater Well #6 Wake Neuse ground 0.13 mgd poor
Town of Fuquay-Varina Wake Cape Fear/ purchase good
Neuse
' Contracted amount.
' Contract for emergency use only, unspecified amount.
3. Alternative Sources
Holly Springs' alternatives for water supply are:
• Jordan Lake - Acquire a dedicated allocation from Jordan Lake, which would be treated
partly at the Cary/Apex WTP (0.75 mgd), and partly by Harnett County. At a
minimum, this needs to include the existing 0.75 mgd obtained from the Town of Apex.
• Harnett Counhf - purchase finished water from Harnett County (beyond the portion of
Holly Springs' Jordan Lake allocation that would be treated by Harnett County).
• City of Raleigh - purchase finished water from the City of Raleigh.
These alternatives are summarized in Table 3-1. A detailed evaluation of each of the
alternatives was presented in the January,1997 document and is not repeated here. The
only exception is the Jordan Lake alternative involving Harnett County treatment of Holly
Springs' Jordan Lake allocation. That alternative is discussed in more detail in the
subsections below.
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TABLE 3-1
Altemative Water Supply Sources
Town of Holly Springs
Altemative Name Estimated Cost Water Quality Environmental Institutional
Yield ($/1000 (excellent, Impacts (minor, Implementation (simple,
(mgd) gal.) good, poor) moderate, major) typical, difficult)
Jordan Lake (through 0.75 ' $1.87 ` good minor simple
Apex)
Jordan Lake (through 1.25 ` $2.57 good minor typical
Harnett County)
Harnett County (Cape unknown $2.57 good minor typical
Fear River)
City of Raleigh 1.0 $1.50 good minor typical
' Requested allocation to cover amount currently contracted with Apex
Requested allocation to cover 1.0 mgd currently contracted, plus additional amount to be contracted later.
` Unit costs will be higher due to the need for delivery through Cary and Apex. Back capital charges will also
likely increase this unit cost, depending on negotiations with Cary and Apex.
- Unit costs are based on the unit cost for purchasing treated water from Harnett County.
3.1 Economic Evaluation
The cost for having Holly Springs' Jordan Lake allocation treated by Harnett County should
be similar to the cost for simply purchasing treated water from Harnett County.
3.2 Environmental Evaluation
The environmental impacts for Harnett County treatment of Holly Springs' Jordan Lake
allocation would be the same as those for purchasing water from Harnett County. Identical
treatment, transmission, and distribution facilities are needed. The only difference would
be that, under dry conditions, the water would come from the water supply pool, thus
reducing the average elevation of Jordan Lake an insignificant amount, rather than from the
Cape Fear River flow.
3.3 Institutional Evaluation
The institutional impacts for Harnett County treatment of Holly Springs' Jordan Lake
allocation would be the same as those for purchasing water from Harnett County. An
additional contracted amount of 0-25 mgd would be needed by about 2013, assuming Apex
still treats 0.75 mgd of Holly Springs' allocation. The Town of Holly Springs may elect to
shift the proportional amounts treated by Apex and Harnett County.
3.3 Wastewater Return Alternatives
The wastewater return impacts for having Holly Springs' Jordan Lake allocation treated by
Harnett County would be the same as those for purchasing water from Harnett County.
Under the proposed allocations, Holly Springs would not need an interbasin transfer (IIBT)
certificate, since the water will be discharged into Utley Creek, ultimately flowing into the
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Cape Fear River past the point of withdrawal by Harnett County. The proposed allocation
of 0.75 mgd to be treated by Cary/Apex would be both average day and maximum day
flow, and therefore less than the amount needing an IBT certificate.
4. Conservation and Demand Management
There are no changes or modification to the information presented in January,1997.
5. Plans to Use Jordan Lake
The Town of Holly Springs is applying for a 2.0-mgd allocation from Jordan Lake to meet
water supply demands through 2015. A portion (0.75 mgd) of the water would continue to
be withdrawn at the existing eastern intake structure and transmitted to the Cary/Apex
WTI' via the existing transmission line. This would require no additional facilities.
The remaining 1.25 mod allocation would be released from the lake for withdrawal by
Harnett County from the Cape Fear River. This is similar to simply purchasing finished
water from Harnett County, but gives Holly Springs a dedicated source of water.
Since the development of water supply contracts with Harnett County and the Cite of
Raleigh has proved to be more complicated than expected, the Town of Holly Springs, feels
it's best alternative is to obtain a Jordan Lake allocation. While the above plans are the
preferred means of using the Jordan Lake allocation, Holly Springs will have the option of
building its own water treatment plant, shifting the amounts treated by Cary/Apex and
Harnett County, or contracting with some entity other than Harnett County or Apex for
treatment of the allocation. This allows maximum flexibility for the Town of Holly Springs.
The following schedule is anticipated for Jordan Lake water use and related activities:
Activity Expected Date
Expansion of Cary/Apex WTP 2nd quarter 1999
Completion of Raleigh Connection 3rd quarter 1999
Completion of Harnett County Connection 2001
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Jordan Lake Water Supply
Allocation Application
Town Holly Springs
January 1997
Prepared by CH2MHILL
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Town of Holly Springs
Mayor
Gerald W. Holleman
Commissioners
Parrish Womble
Ken Martin
George Kimble
Bob Kapel
Edison Perkins
Engineering Department
January 14, 1997
Mr. John Morris, Director
Division of Water Resources
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health, and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611-7687
Re: Jordan Lake Allocation Request
Dear Mr. Morris:
The Town of Holly Springs, is submitting this revised application for an
allocation from Jordan Lake. This application addresses comments received from DWR
on the original (September 1996) application at a meeting on October 10, 1996, and in the
letter of October 14, 1996. The Town of Holly Springs is prepared to enter into a
financial agreement with the State of North Carolina for reimbursement to the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers for the construction and operation and maintenance costs associated
with the water supply pool of Jordan Lake. With this application, the Town of Holly
Springs requests approval of the following allocation:
Level II: 4.5 mgd
With our existing well supply of 0.37 mgd, and other water supply alternatives,
these allocations will allow the Town to meet the maximum day demands shown below.
Year Holly Springs MDD (mgd)
2000 1.8
2005 3.0
2010 4.2
2015 5.4
2020 6.6
2025 7.7
128 South Main Street •Post Office Box 8 •Holly Springs, NC 27540 •919/552-6221
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Mr. John Morris, Director
January 9, 1997
Please note that Holly Springs has cooperated with Wake County/Research
Triangle Park and the Towns of Cary, Apex, and Morrisville in preparing allocation
applications. We are hopeful that the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant will provide
water treatment for our community in the future, and are requesting an individual
allocation for Jordan Lake accordingly.
We appreciate the assistance provided by your staff in preparing this application,
and look forward to consideration of this application at your earliest convenience.
Sincerely,
Gerald W. Holeman
Mayor, Town of Holly Springs
cc: Bill Lee, Assistant Town Administrator
Stephanie L. Sudano, P.E., Town Engineer
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Jordan Lake Water Supply
Allocation Application
Town of Holly Springs
January 1997
Prepared by CH2MHILL
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Introduction
The Town of Holly Springs is in Wake County, North Carolina, southwest of Raleigh and
Cary, south of Apex, and north of Fuquay-Varina. The town is situated on a north-south
ridge line that divides drainage basins for two major rivers: the Neuse River and the Cape
Fear River.
The town has been experiencing tremendous growth, especially in the early 1990s. Along
with providing increased employment and economic growth, this rapid population increase
is straining the existing infrastructure, requiring long-term planning and capital
improvements on a continuous basis.
An important element of water resource planning is the identification of a dedicated water
source to meet forecasted demands. As a part of this process, the Town of Holly Springs is
applying for a water supply allocation from Jordan Lake.
Holly Springs submitted an allocation request to the Division of Water Resources on
September 30,1996. This submittal is a revised version which addresses comments received
from the DWR in a meeting on October 10,1996, and in a letter of October 14, 1996
(Attachment Q. This application provides information substantiating the need for this
allocation in the following sections:
Section 1-Population and Water Use Projections
Section 2 - Current Water Supply Sources
Section 3 - Alternative Sources
Section 4 - Conservation and Demand Management
Section 5 - Plans to Use Jordan Lake
Attachment A - Local Water Supply Plan
Attachment B -1995 Water Supply System Report
Attachment C - October 14, 1996, Letter from DWR
A map of the Holly Springs water supply service area, a letter from the Division of Water
Quality to the Town of Cary concerning wastewater discharge in the Jordan Lake
watershed, and a draft water quality monitoring plan were provided to the Division of
Water Resources in the original application.
1. Population and Water Use Projections
1.1 Population
The 1995 population of the Town of Holly Springs is estimated as approximately 3,500.
Rapid growth has occurred in Holly Springs, especially from 1993 to 1995, when the
population doubled. Holly Springs has approved development plans that will continue to
support that rate of growth through at least 2000. Based on the approved plans, population
is expected to reach 10,500 by 2000. While a buildout population has not been projected for
Holly Springs, the population could reach 100,000 if development density was similar to
that expected in the Town of Cary.
A population of 48,000 in 2025 is projected based on increases of 1,500 residents per year
after 2000. This rate is based on the growth in Cary within 30 years after a beginning
population of 3,500, and is consistent with the approved development between now and
2000. This is a major increase in the population projections from those presented in the
Town's approved Local Water Supply Plan, due solely to the fact that approved
development for 2000 has already exceeded the previous projections for a much longer time
period. Table 1-1 shows the population projections for Holly Springs.
TABLE 1-1
Population Projections
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Year Water System Population
1995 3,500
2000 10,500
2005 18,000
2010 25,500
2015 33,000
2020 40,500
2025 48,000
1.2 Water Use
Average daily water use for Holly Springs in 1995 was approximately 250,000 gallons per
day (gpd). The month with the maximum average daily water use was September with
approximately 410,000 gpd. The month with the minimum average daily water use was
March with approximately 100,000 gpd.
In 1995, Holly Springs water use averaged just over 70 gallons per capita per day.
However, new development occurring in Holly Springs appears to include homes that will
have higher water use, especially for irrigation. Therefore, Holly Springs is using the Town
of Cary per capita water use for projections through 2025, rather than base projections solely
on 1995 data. The water use rate for projections is 106 gallons per capita per day.
While Holly Springs has not yet adopted a formal conservation/demand management
program, it is expected that there will be some reductions due to new low-water use fixtures
and increased awareness. Therefore, a 5 percent reduction in per capita demand is assumed
in 2025, increased linearly from zero in 2000.
Table 1-2 summarizes three types of water use projections in million gallons per day (mgd):
average day demand (ADD), maximum day demand (MDD), and maximum weekly
demand (MWD). Ratios for MDD/ADD and MWD/ADD are based on Cary/Apex WTP
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records for 1995. Table 1-3 compares water use projections to allocation requests. MDDs
are used in this comparison. Holly Springs is requesting a Jordan Lake allocation to meet
water demands through approximately 2022. Since Holly Springs is pursuing several water
supply alternatives, it is assumed that 2025 demands will be met with a combination of
sources, including Jordan Lake.
TABLE 1-2
Water Use Projections
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Year ADD in mgd MDD in mgd MWD in mgd
1995 0.25 0.57 0.53
2000 1.1 1.8 1.7
2005 1.9 3.0 2.8
2010 2.6 4.2 3.9
2015 3.4 5.4 5.1
2020 4.1 6.6 6.2
2025 4.8 7.7 7.2
'Estimated for 1995 from MDD/max month ratio of 1.25; for 2000 and beyond using MDD/ADD ratio of 1.6.
'Estimated for 1995 from MDD"1.5/1.6, and for 2000 and beyond using MWD/ADD ratio of 1.5.
Current system yield includes the following sources in addition to the Town's wells:
• Town of Apex - the current contracted amount of 0.75 mgd is included in 1995, and will
be replaced with the requested allocation from Jordan Lake in later years.
• City of Raleigh - 0.5 mgd, currently being contracted, through 2011.
• Harnett County -1.0 mgd contracted, plus additional 1.0 mgd amendment under
development.
TABLE 1-3
Population and MDD Water Use Projections
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Year Water MDD Water Use Current System Proposed Jordan Lake
System Projections System Deficit Allocation to meet Projected
Population* (mgd) Yield (mgd) (mgd) Demands
Level I (mgd) Level II (mgd)
1995 3,500 0.57 1.12 0.00 NA NA
2000 10,500 1.8 2.87 0.00 0.0 4.5
2005 18,000 3.0 2.87 0.13 1.5 3.0
2010 25,500 4.2 2.87 1.30 3.0 1.5
2015 33,000 5.4 2.37 3.03 4.5 0.0
2020 40,500 6.6 2.37 4.23 4.5 0.0
2025 48,000 7.7 2.37 5.33 4.5 0.0
'Note Table 1.3 Water System Population column revised 3121197
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2. Current Water Supply Sources
Under normal conditions, Holly Springs gets its water supply from a combination of
groundwater wells located near the center of town and from the Town of Apex. The town
has three operating groundwater wells with a combined yield of 0.37 mgd.
In September 1993, the Town of Holly Springs and the Town of Apex entered into an
agreement for water. This water contract was amended in May 1996 to provide for delivery
of up to 0.75 mgd of Apex's current raw water allocation from Jordan Lake to Holly
Springs. The water is treated at the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and is
delivered to Holly Springs through the Towns of Cary and Apex.
Holly Springs has a contract for 1.0 mgd with Harnett County, with an additional 1.0 mgd
amendment being developed. A contract with the City of Raleigh, for 0.5 mgd, is also
under development. The Town of Fuquay-Varina can supply additional water during
emergency conditions.
Details of the current water supply sources are shown in Table 2-1.
TABLE 2-1
Current Water Supply Sources
Town of Holly Springs
Source Source Location
Name County River Basin Source Type Water Quality
(surface, ground, Estimated (excellent, good,
purchase) Yield poor)
Town of Apex (Jordan Lake) Chatham Cape Fear purchase 0.75 mgd' good
Groundwater Well #4 Wake Cape Fear ground 0.0576 mgd good
Groundwater Well #5 Wake Cape Fear ground 0.180 mgd good
Groundwater Well #6 Wake Neuse ground 0.130 mgd good
Harnett County Harnett Cape Fear purchase 2.0 mgd good
City of Raleigh Wake Neuse purchase 0.5 mgd good
Town of Fuquay - Varina Wake Cape Fear/ purchase ' good
Neuse
'Contracted amount.
' 1.0 mgd contracted, 1.0 mgd being added by amendment
Contract under development
Contract for emergency use, unspecified amount
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3. Alternative Sources
Currently, the Town of Holly Springs is evaluating several water supply alternatives to
sustain its projected growth.
Holly Spring's alternatives for water supply are:
• Jordan Lake -acquire a dedicated allocation from Jordan Lake, which would be treated
at the Cary/Apex WTP and delivered by the towns of Cary and Apex. This needs to
include the existing 0.75 mgd obtained from the Town of Apex.
• Harnett County -purchase finished water from Harnett County, above the currently
planned 2.0 mgd.
• Raleigh -purchase finished water from the City of Raleigh, above the 0.5 mgd currently
being contracted.
These alternatives are summarized in Table 3-1 and evaluated in this section. Holly Springs
has also evaluated the option of building a WTP to treat water from the Cape Fear River.
Because of cost considerations, this is not considered a feasible alternative, and is not
addressed further.
TABLE 3-1
Alternative Sources
Town of Holly Springs
Institutional
Estimated Water Quality Environmental Implementation
Alternative Yield Cost (excellent, Impacts (minor, (simple, typical,
Name (mgd) ($/1000 gal.) good, poor) moderate, major) difficult)
Jordan Lake 4.5 $1.87 good minor typical
Harnett County unknown $2.57 good minor typical
Raleigh unknown $1.50 good minor typical
' Requested allocation
b Unit costs will be higher due to the need for delivery through Cary and Apex. Back capital charges will also
likely increase this unit cost, depending on negotiations with Cary and Apex.
3.1 Economic Evaluation
Costs for construction alternatives were developed using a 20-year capital recovery period,
5.5 percent interest and 4.5 percent inflation, as specified by DWR, unless otherwise
specified.
Jordan Lake. The total cost is a combination of the capital costs for the expansion of the
Cary/Apex WTP, operation and maintenance costs based on 1995 figures, and the cost of
purchasing Jordan Lake water. The capital costs for expansion are based on an engineer's
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estimate of expanding the WTP from 16 mgd to 40 mgd. The unit cost is derived from the
costs for a 24-mgd expansion of the WTP. Costs for Holly Springs will be higher due to the
need for transmission through Cary and Apex's distribution systems. Back capital charges
will also likely increase this unit cost, depending on negotiations with Cary and Apex.
Harnett County. The cost of purchasing finished water from Harnett County is based on an
engineer's estimate of capital and operation and maintenance costs.
Raleigh. The cost of purchasing finished water from the City of Raleigh is based on
estimates of capital charges for production facilities and debt service on delivery facilities.
3.2 Environmental Evaluation
Environmental impacts of all three alternatives —Jordan Lake, Harnett County, and Raleigh —
are minor, because new infrastructure requirements are low or would occur in currently
developed areas. A water distribution system would be required in new development areas
regardless of the water supply source; therefore, the environmental impacts associated with
this system are not included in this analysis. The infrastructure requirements unique to
each alternative are described below.
Jordan Lake. Development of this alternative would require upsizing the transmission line
from Jordan Lake to the Cary/Apex WTP and expanding the Cary/Apex WTP. Expansion
of all of these facilities is already planned to handle expected growth in the towns of Cary
and Apex and other surrounding communities. For Holly Springs to obtain additional
water from this source would require only an incremental increase in already planned
expansions. The expected environmental impacts would be minor.
Harnett County. As part of the planned 2 mgd supply currently being contracted, a new
pipeline will be constructed to connect the Harnett County system to the town's system.
The pipeline will be designed for more than 2.0 mgd, so further expansion will not be
needed for some time. Expansion of the WTP is already planned to handle expected growth
in Harnett County, including Holly Springs. The expected environmental impacts for
additional WTP expansion would be minor.
Raleigh. A combination of passing water through existing county water lines and a new
pipeline is planned for the 0.5 mgd contract being developed, to connect the City of Raleigh
system to the town's system. The expected environmental impacts for additional
expansions to these pipelines, for obtaining more than 0.5 mgd, would be minor.
3.3 Institutional Evaluation
Jordan Lake. The Town of Holly Springs and the Town of Apex have an agreement in
place that provides for delivery of 0.75 mgd of water from Jordan Lake to Holly Springs.
This agreement would need to be expanded, possibly to include the Town of Cary.
Expansion of the Cary/Apex WTP is already planned.
Harnett County. The existing agreement between Harnett County and the Town of Holly
Springs would need to be expanded.
Raleigh. An agreement between the City of Raleigh and the Town of Holly Springs is in
the process of being developed, and would need to be expanded.
3.4 Wastewater Return Alternative
The Town of Holly Spring is located southeast of Jordan Lake, downstream of the dam.
Therefore, the town's use of a Jordan Lake allocation would result in diverting flows out of
the lake's watershed, although flows will be returned to the Cape Fear River basin. The
feasibility and cost of returning part or all of this allocation to the lake's watershed is
evaluated in this section.
The Town of Holly Springs has an existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with a
permitted capacity of 0.50 mgd on Utley Creek, which flows to the Cape Fear River
downstream of Jordan Lake. The plant replaced a 0.25-mgd plant that also discharged into
the Cape Fear basin downstream of Jordan Lake.
Holly Springs is currently designing a 1.0 mgd wastewater plant expansion on Utley Creek.
Holly Springs also continues to explore options for further expanding the treatment
capacity, including participating in the expansion of the South Cary wastewater treatment
plant (SC WWTP) with the Town of Cary or constructing a new wastewater treatment plant
on Middle Creek.
The alternatives associated with the SC WWTP are discussed below. Discussions between
Cary and DWQ indicate that it will be difficult to discharge wastewater to the Jordan Lake
Watershed, for either the SC WWTP or the new West Cary WWTP (WC WWTP).
3.4.1 Cary and Apex's WWTP Alternatives
Cary has proposed four alternative discharge locations to the Department of Water Quality
(DWQ). DWQ addressed the feasibility of the alternatives in a letter to Cary, included in
Attachment D. The first two locations, on Beaver Creek and on an unnamed tributary to
Tom Jack Creek, were determined by DWQ to have zero flow during 7Q10 and 30Q21ow-
flow conditions. As a result, DWQ indicated that they will not allow WWTP discharges at
these two locations.
The other two alternative sites are located below the Jordan Dam, resulting in a diversion of
water from the Jordan Lake watershed. To consider these two alternatives, DWQ indicated
that it would require the Town of Cary to develop a QUAL2E model for a part of the Haw
River downstream of the B. Everett Jordan Dam. A DWQ permit for expanding the
WC WWTP beyond a 6-mgd capacity would depend on the results of the model.
Cary also has investigated the potential for diverting a part of the SC WWTP discharge to
the Jordan Lake watershed. The estimated cost of constructing a new 26-mile, 30-inch force
main and an associated pumping station to divert the SC WWTP discharge to the Jordan
Lake watershed is $19.5 million. This discharge would be subject to the same DWQ
permitting restrictions discussed above.
Preliminary response from DWQ indicates that discharge to tributaries of the Jordan Lake
watershed is not feasible now. However, Cary and Apex have indicated they are willing to
work with DWQ and the Division of Water Resources to develop feasible alternatives for
returning water to the Cape Fear River basin, tributaries to Jordan Lake, or to the lake itself.
3.4.2 Interbasin Transfer Issues
While Holly Springs' use of water from Jordan Lake is currently an interbasin transfer, the _
transfer is included in the Town of Cary's Jordan Lake allocation and interbasin transfer
certificate. Cary has indicated that it will ask DWR to separate the interbasin transfers, so
that Holly Springs would be responsible for transfers associated with the requested Jordan
Lake allocation. The potential interbasin transfers from the Haw River Sub -Basin to the
Cape Fear River Sub -Basin which would occur if Holly Springs wastewater continues
discharging into the Cape Fear River Sub -Basin are shown in Table 3-2.
TABLE 3-2
Potential Interbasin Transfer Associated with Jordan Lake Allocatoin
Town of Holly Springs
Consumptive WW Discharge Total Returned Potential
MDD Withdrawal Uses in Haw to Haw River to Haw River Interbasin
from Jordan Lake River Sub -Basin Sub -Basin Sub -Basin Transfer
Year (mgd) (mgd) (mgd) (mgd) (mgd)
2000 0.0 0.0 0 0.0 0.0
2005 1.5 0.0 0 0.0 1.5
2010 3.0 0.0 0 0.0 3.0
2015 4.5 0.0 0 0.0 4.5
2020 4.5 0.0 0 0.0 4.5
2025 4.5 0.0 0 0.0 4.5
'Based on requested allocation.
bAssumes wastewater discharge continues to go to Cape Fear River Sub -Basin.
Approximately 40 percent of Holly Springs is located in the Neuse River Sub -Basin, with
the remainder in the Cape Fear River Sub -Basin. For the purposes of this application,
consumptive uses are estimated at 22 percent of water use'; therefore, 40 percent of
consumptive uses are discharged into the Neuse River Sub -Basin. The interbasin transfers
shown in Table 3-3 are estimated to have occurred during January through June of 1993,
and total about 0.04 mgd on an average daily basis. Holly Springs began using water from
Apex (Jordan Lake, Haw River Sub -Basin) in June, 1993, so there was no significant use
from the Haw River Sub -Basin until July, 1993. Potential for interbasin transfer on July 1,
1993, was at least 0.3 mgd, which was the contracted supply available from Apex.
' Viessman, Warren, Jr. and Mark J. Hammer. Water Supply and Pollution Control. New York, New York:
Harper & Row, Publishers, 1985.
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TABLE 3-3
January -June 1993 Estimated Interbasin Transfers
Town of Holly Springs
Source/Basin Source Use Discharge to Source Basin Interbasin Transfer
(ADD mgd) (mgd) (mgd)
Wells 1 & 2/ 0.04 0.004 (consumptive) 0.036
Neuse River
Wells 4 & 5/ 0.08 0.227 (0.22 from WWTP `plus 0.0
Cape Fear River 0.011 consumptive)
a January -June 1993
b Consumptive uses are estimated as (percentage of area in source basin) x (0.22) x total use
c Annual average WWTP discharge from 1993
4. Conservation and Demand Management
The Town of Holly Springs is in the process of adopting long-range voluntary conservation
goals. A draft plan was included in the original September, 1996, submittal as Attachment F.
The town intends to conduct the following actions:
• Explore opportunities associated with new development for water reuse
• Incorporate reuse facilities into a proposed 1-mgd expansion of the town's WWTP
• Distribute educational materials to water customers and to the local elementary school
• Prepare along -range water supply and water distribution system modeling study
• Enact ordinances that require low -volume water usage plumbing fixtures for new
construction
As discussed in Section 2, this program is expected to reduce per capita demands 5 percent
by 2025. Water use projections incorporate these reductions.
Holly Springs water rates are listed in Table 4-1.
TABLE 4-1
Water Rates
Town of Holly Springs
Total Gallons Used In Town Out of Town
2000 and under $9.50 minimum monthly charge $14.25 minimum monthly charge
2001-5000 $2.75 per 1000 gallons $4.25 per 1000 gallons
5001 and over $3.75 per 1000 gallons $5.25 per 1000 gallons
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5. Plans to Use Jordan Lake
The Town of Holly Springs is applying for a 4.5-mgd Level II allocation from the Jordan
Lake water supply to meet current and future water use projections. The water would be
withdrawn at the existing eastern intake structure and transmitted to the Cary/Apex WTP
via the existing transmission line. Plans for expanding the WTP capacity are currently
under way by the Town of Cary. Attachment E of the original September,1996, submittal
included the proposed Jordan Lake water quality monitoring plan.
The following schedule is anticipated for Jordan Lake water use and related activities:
Activity Expected Date
Completion of Raleigh Connection 1st quarter 1997
Completion of Harnett County Connection 1st quarter 1998
Expansion of Cary/Apex WTP 2nd quarter 1999
Construct new West Cary WWTP 1999
WDCR1045/011.DOC
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Attachment A
Local Water Supply Plan
WDCR2044/001.DOC/1
SUPPLEMENT TO WATER SUPPLY PLAN
TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS
NORTH CAROLINA
December 1996
Town of Holly Springs
Engineering and Utility Departments
PO Box 258
Holly Springs, NC 27540
(919) 557-3935
Town Engineer: Stephanie L. Sudano, P.E.
This document is intended to supplement the Water Supply Plan dated October 2,
1995. The outline below mirrors that of the original water supply plan.
Information from the original Water Supply Plan is not repeated here.
CURRENT CONDITIONS
During 1995, the Town of Holly Springs' population was approximately 3,500. Wells 1
and 2 are not used any more, because of low yield. The map submitted with the
approved Local Water Supply Plan shows the locations of Wells 4, 5, and 6, which are
currently in use.
WATER USE
Average daily water use for Holly Springs in 1995 was approximately 250,000 gallons
per day (gpd). The month with the maximum average daily water use was September
with approximately 410,000 gpd. The month with the minimum average daily water use
was March with approximately 100,000 gpd. In 1995, Holly Springs water use
averaged just over 70 gallons per capita per day. Table 1 shows the average monthly
water use in million gallons per day (mgd) for each month.
TABLE 1
1995 Water Use
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Month Water Use (mgd)
January 0.16
February 0.11
March 0.19
April 0.27
May 0.31
June 0.34
July 0.23
August 0.39
September 0.41
October 0.28
November 0.18
December 0.13
Annual Average 0.25
The breakdown of water by type of user is shown in Table 2. The production and billing
records do not indicate any water loss for 1995. While this is probably due to metering
differences and timing of measurements, it does indicate that any losses were probably
minor.
TABLE 2
Water Use by Type of User for 1995
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Type of Use Percent of Use
Residential 90.6
Commercial 4.3
Industrial 2.7
Institutional 2.3
Unaccounted 0.0
The Town's five major water users were:
Customer: MGD:
Warp Technologies 0.00357
Triangle Tank & Truck Wash 0.00253
Devils Ridge 0.00229
Rose Haven Rest Home 0.00102
Ruth's Hair Place/Laundry 0.00010
WATER SUPPLY SOURCES
The combined 12-hour yield of the Town's three wells is estimated as 183,800 gallons,
based on the yield for Wells 4 and 5 and design capacity for Well 6 reported in the
previous Local Water Supply Plan.
Holly Springs obtained all water in 1995 from it's wells and from the Town of Apex.
There are connection with the Towns of Fuquay-Varina and Cary, the City of Raleigh,
and Harnett County
HOLLY SPRINGS WATER USE FEES
Holly Springs water rates are listed in Table 3.
TABLE 3
Water Rates
Town of Holly Springs
Total Gallons Used In Town Out of Town
2000 and under $9.50 minimum monthly charge $14.25 minimum monthly charge
2001-5000 $2.75 per 1000 gallons $4.25 per 1000 gallons
5001 and over $3.75 per 1000 gallons $5.25 per 1000 gallons
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WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION
The Town of Holly Springs has an existing wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) with a
permitted capacity of 0.50 mgd on Utley Creek, which flows to the Cape Fear River
downstream of Jordan Lake. The plant replaced a 0.25-mgd plant that also discharged
into the Cape Fear basin downstream of Jordan Lake.
FUTURE CONDITIONS
The 1995 population of the Town of Holly Springs is estimated as approximately 3,500.
Rapid growth has occurred in Holly Springs, especially from 1993 to 1995, when the
population doubled. Holly Springs has approved development plans that will continue to
support that rate of growth through at least 2000. Based on the approved plans,
population is expected to reach 10,500 by 2000. While a buildout population has not
been projected for Holly Springs, the population could reach 100,000 if development
density was similar to that expected in the Town of Cary.
A population of 48,000 in 2025 is projected based on increases of 1,500 residents per
year after 2000. This rate is based on the growth in Cary within 30 years after a
beginning population of 3,500, and is consistent with the approved development
between now and 2000. This is a major increase in the population projections from
those presented in the Town's approved Local Water Supply Plan, due solely to the fact
that approved development for 2000 has already exceeded the previous projections for
a much longer time period. Table 4 shows the population projections for Holly Springs.
TABLE 4
Population Projections
Town of Holly Springs Water Service Area
Year Water System Population
1993 1,784
1995 3,500
2000 10,500
2005 18,000
2010 25,500
2015 33,000
2020 40,500
2025 48,000
Per capita water use in 1995 was about 70 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). However,
new development occurring in Holly Springs appears to include homes that will have
higher water use, especially for irrigation. Therefore, Holly Springs is using the Town of
4
Cary per capita water use for projections through 2025, rather than base projections
solely on 1995 data. The water use rate for projections is 106 gallons per capita per
day.
While Holly Springs has not yet adopted a formal conservation/demand management
program, it is expected that there will be some reductions due to new low-water use
fixtures and increased awareness. Therefore, a 5 percent reduction in per capita
demand is assumed in 2025, increased linearly from zero in 2000. Table 5 summarizes
per capita water use, and average (ADD) and maximum (MDD) water use projections in
mgd. Ratios for MDD/ADD are based on Cary/Apex WTP records for 1995.
TABLE 5
Projected Water Use
Town of Apex Water Service Area
Year Demand Reduction Per Capita Use Holly Springs ADD Holly Springs
(%) (gpcd) (MGD) MDD (MGD)
1995 0 106 0.25 0.57
2000 0 106 1.1 1.8
2005 1.0 105 1.9 3.0
2010 2.0 104 2.6 4.2
2015 3.0 103 3.4 5.4
2020 4.0 102 4.1 6.6
2025 5.0 101 4.8 7.7
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUTURE WATER SUPPLY
The Town has initiated this request for a Jordan Lake allocation, has contracted with the
City of Raleigh for 0.5 mgd through 2011, and with Harnett County for 1.0 mgd. The
contract with Harnett County is being expanded to 2.0 mgd.
FUTURE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION
Holly Springs is currently designing a 1.0 mgd wastewater plant expansion on Utley
Creek. Holly Springs also continues to explore options for further expanding the
treatment capacity, including participating in the expansion of the South Cary
wastewater treatment plant (SC WWTP) with the Town of Cary or constructing a new
wastewater treatment plant on Middle Creek.
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Attachment B
1995 Water Supply System Report
WDCR2044/001.DOC/2
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT
Report for January 1 to December 31, 1995
Completed By: Stephanie L. Sudano, P.E., Town Engineer
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
A. PWS Identification Number: 03-92-050
Date: 12/12/96
B.
River Basin Name: Neuse and Cape Fear
C.
Name of System: Town of Holly Springs
D.
Contact Person: Stephanie L. Sudano, P.E.
E.
Contact Person's Title: Town Engineer
F.
Mailing Address of System: Town of Holly Springs, P.O. Box 8
G.
City: Holly Springs H. County: Wake
I. State: NC J. Zip
27540
K.
Phone: (919) 557-3935
L.
Ownership of the system: (check one) Authority or District
Municipality X
County
Mobile Home Park or Non -Profit Association
State
Federal
For Profit Business Other (please identify)
M.
The 1995 population served by the system is: 3,500 (Estimated)
The 2010 projected system population served is:
25,500
The 2000 projected system population served is: 10,500
The 2015 projected system population served is:
33,000
The 2005 projected system population served is: 18,000
The 2025 projected system poulation served is:
48,000
If a
25 percent or larger increase in population to be served by this system is projected for any one five-year period, please explain below.
Rapid growth has occurred in Holly Springs, especially in the period from 1992 to 1996
Holly Springs has approved development plans which
will continue to
support
that rate of growth through at least 2000.
SECTION 2: WATER USE INFORMATION
A. Total water use for 1995 including all purchased water:
B. Average Annual Daily Water Use in 1995:
C. Total Permitted Water Treatment Capacity:
ME
0.25
I
million gallons (MG).
million gallons per day (MGD).
MGD.
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
1995 Average Annual Water Use in MGD:*
Metered Connection
Nonmetered Connection
Type
Number
Water Use (MGD)
Number
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential
1799
0.232
0
0
Commercial
29
0.011
0
0
Industrial
11
0.007
0
0
Institutional
14
0.006
6
0.003
Bulk Sales to Other Suppliers
0
0
0
0
Un-Accounted For Water
--
--
--
--
Total
1853
0.256
6
0.003
*From billing records.
2-E. Averaoe water use and maximum daily* water use by month for 1995 in MGD:
Average Use
Maximum Day
Average Use
Maximum Day
Average Use
Maximum Day
Jan.
0.16
0.20
May
0.31
0.39
Sept.
0.41
0.51
Feb.
0.11
0.14
June
0.34
0.43
Oct.
0.28
0.35
Mar.
1 0.19
1 0.24
1 July
1 0.23
1 0.29
Nov.
0.18
0.23
Apr.
1 0.27
1 0.34
1 Aug.
1 0.39
0.49
Dec.
0.13
0.16
*Maximum day estimated as 1.25 times average month.
2-F. List the system's largest water users and their averaoe use in MGD for 1995: (These fioures are for the Au4. 1995-July 1996 period.)
Water User
Avera e Use
Water User
Avera e Use
Warp Technologies
0,00357
Wake County Opportunities
0,00086
Triangle Tank & Truck Wash
0,00253
Holly Springs Food Mart
0,00085
Devils Ride
0,00229
Dorothy Allen Nixon Manor
0,00082
Rose Haven Rest Home
0.00102
Food Lion
0,00076
Ruth's Hair Place/Laundry
0.001
PC Contracts Lot 4(Group Home
0.00070
2000 projected water use by this system: 1.1 MGD
2005
projected water use by this system: 1.9 MGD
2010 projected water use by this system: 2.6 MGD
Is industrial water use expected to increase at a greater rate than it has historically?
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holiv Sprinas
2015 projected water use by this system: 3.4
2025 projected water use by this system: 4.8
[These rates are Average Daily Demand [(ADD)]
Yes X No
PWSID 03-92-050
MGD
MGD
Page 2
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
SECTION 3: WATER SUPPLY SOURCES
3-A. List all surface water sources.
Column 1
Name of Stream
and/or
Reservoir
Column 2
Drainage
Area
Square Miles
Column 3
Is withdrawal
metered?
Yes/No
Column 4
Intake Location
(If known. Also please mark
location clearly on the map)
Latitude Longitude
Column 5
Avg. Daily
Withdrawal
in 1995
MGD #Days
Column 6
Safe Yield
(MGD)
20-YR. 50-YR.
Column 7
Facilities which limit
total daily outputs
Type Capacity
Column 8
On Stream Raw
Water Storage
Capacity
MG
Column 9
(R)egular Use or
(E)mergency
Total
x
x
x
3-B. What is your total off -stream raw water storage capacity? N/A
AM
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs PWSID 03-92-050 Page 3
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
3-C. List all qround water sources.
Column 1
Name or
Number
of Well
Column 2
Well
Depth
Feet
Column 3
Casing
Depth
Feet
Column 4
Screen
Depth
Feet
Top Bottom
Column 5
Diam.
Inches
Column 6
Is well
metered?
Yes/No
Column 7
Well Location
(If known. Also
please mark location
clearly on the map.)
Latitude Longitude
Column 8
Average Daily
Withdrawal
in 1995
Combined
MGD #Days
Column 9
Well Yield or
Max. Prod.
(Pumping
capacity)
MGD
Column 10
Facilities
which limit
total daily
output
Type MGD
Column 11
Formation
or Aquifer
Name
Column 12
(R)egular
Use or
(E)merg.
4
260
M
M
M
61/4
Yes
0.05
365
0.0576
1
.101
Bedrock
R
5
405
80
M
M
61/4
Yes
0.180
1
0.18
Bedrock
R
6
--
--
--
--
61/4
Yes
0.130
1
0.13
Bedrock
R
3-C.b. What is the combined 12-hour yield of all wells in your system? 183,800
gallons. (estimated)
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs PWSID 03-92-050 Page 4
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
3-D. List connections to other water supplies.
Column 1
Supplier Name
Column 2
Receiver Name
Column 3
Average Daily Water
Transferred in 1995
MGD #DAYS
Column 4
Maximum Transfer
Capacity or
Contract Maximum
MGD
Column 5
(R)egular Use
or
(E)mergency
Town of Apex
Town of Holly Springs
0.20
365
0.75
R
Town of Fuquay-Varina
Town of Holly Springs
0
0
--
E
City of Raleigh*
Town of Holly Springs
0
0
0.50
R
Harnett County
Town of Holly Springs
0
0
1.0
R
*Contract currently being negotiated.
3-E. Is the present supply sufficient to serve the 10-year projected water use? Yes No X If no, please explain proposed plan of action
The Town of Holly Springs is currently negotiating several options for the purchase of water to supply future needs. Those options include purchasing water
from Harnett County and from the City of Raleigh, as well as applying for an allocation from Jordan Lake.
3-F. Proposed sources to be added to meet nmiertPd nPPds
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Source Location
Source Name
Source Type:
(If known. Also please mark location
Proposed Average
Ground or
clearly on the map.)
Daily Withdrawal
Proposed Operational
Surface
Latitude Longitude
MGD
Date**
Harnett County
Surface
2.0
1st quarter 1998
Jordan Lake Allocation
Surface
35 44 7
79 1 15
2.4 mgd in 2025
Upon receipt of
allocation
-- it proposea operational aate is unknown, please maicate as unknown.
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs PWSID 03-92-050 Page 5
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
SECTION 4: WASTEWATER DISCHARGE INFORMATION
4-A. List all wastewater discharge nermits halrl hv the -zxictimm
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
NPDES Permit Number
or Land Application
Permit
Capacity
MGD
Design
Capacity
MGD
1995 Average Annual Daily
Discharge
MGD
Name of
Receiving
Stream
Location of Point of Discharge
(If known. Also please mark location clearly
on the map.)
MGD
Latitude Longitude
0063096
0.50
0.50
0.17
Utley Creek
4-13. Number of sewer connections within this service area.
4-C. Number of water service connections with septic systems.
Approximately 1,069 (from recycling customers billed)
Approximately 4
4-D. Explain any plans for wastewater treatment facilities to be built within the next 10 years. The Town of Holly Springs is currently designing a 1.0 mgd
wastewater treatment plant expansion on Utley Creek for a total plant capacity of 1.5 mgd.
4-E. List average daily wastewater discharge by month.
Total Average Monthly Wastewater Discharge for 1995 (in MGD)
Jan.
0.20
July
0.13
Feb.
0.22
Aug.
0.12
Mar.
0.15
Sept.
0.13
Apr.
0.11
Oct.
0.22
May
0.13
Nov.
0.26
June
0.17
Dec.
0.25
SECTION 5: WATER CONSERVATION
5-A. What is the total estimated miles of distribution system? 40 miles
5-13. What is the primary type and size of the distribution lines? 1. Type AC. Cl. DI. GAL. PVC. 2. 6", 8", 12"
5-C. Has the system added or replaced any lines during the report year? x No If yes, 15,000 linear feet of 4", 6", 8 inch PVC (pipe type)
Yes „
_ specify
5-D. Did you work or flush your hydrants during the report year? Yes x Frequency 3 months
5-E. Do you have a valve exercise program? Yes X No Frequency 6 months
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs PWSID 03-92-050
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WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
5-F. Does your system have an active leak detection program? Yes No X If yes, what type of equipment or methods do you use
for leak detection?
5-G. Does your system have a cross connection control program? Yes No X
5-H. Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system? Yes No X If yes, please explain.
5-I. Do you have a water shortage response plan for your system? Yes X No
5-J. Did you provide water conservation information to your customers during 1995? Yes X No
5-1<. Was water use in your system ever restricted during 1995? Yes No X If yes, please explain reasons and the nature of the
restriction.
5-L. Has water use ever been restricted in the past 10 years? Yes No X If yes, please list year and explain.
5-M. Estimate the system's water use in MGD and population served for the following years:
1970: unknown MGD 324 people. 1975: 0.050 MGD 500 people.
1980: 0.120 MGD 688 people. 1985: 0.141 MGD 804 people.
5-N. Do you have a drought or water conservation ordinance in effect? Yes No X If yes, please attach a copy.
5-0. Metering
1. Is the finished water output metered? Yes X No (Monthly for billing.)
2. Is the raw water output metered? Yes No NIA due to water being purchased
3. What is the oldest series of meters in your system? 25 years
4. Do you have an active meter replacement program? Yes X No
5. How many meters did you replace during 1995? 25
5-P. What is the system's finished water storage capacity? 300,000 MG
SECTION 6: DISTRIBUTION MAP
Draw the present boundaries of your water distribution system service area and locate the source(s), points of intake and discharge, water and wastewater treatment
facilities, and interconnections with other systems on the enclosed county highway map. (Scale 1" = 2 miles.) Also, show in a different line type or color future
improvements or any proposed points of intake or discharge, water and wastewater facilities, interconnections, or service area extension. Use symbols as indicated
on the attached map.
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs
PWSID 03-92-050
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM REPORT FOR 1995
SECTION 7: WATER SUPPLY PLANNING
1. Have you participated in regional water supply or use planning? Yes X No
2. Do you need technical assistance in developing a local water supply plan? Yes X No
3. Do you need technical assistance with a leak detection program? Yes X No
4. Do you need technical assistance with any other water supply or use problem? Yes No X
If you answered yes to any of the questions, please explain the types of assistance needed below.
5. Do you have stage -storage curves for your surface water sources? Yes No N/A X
6. List the major water supply reports or studies on which you base your planning.
"Water and Wastewater Utility System Improvements" and "Harnett County Water Supply Reports," by Hudgins & Associates. The Town will be contracting for
a Water Supply and Modeling Report this fiscal year.
7. Who provides engineering services to your system?
Various consultants at present.
Please list the major problems that your system faces in meeting your present and future water supply needs. Include consideration of quantity and quality
problems, as well as legal, institutional and financial problems.
We would like some information on recommended leak -detection programs.
SYSTEM NAME Town of Holly Springs PWSID 03-92-050 Page 8
WDCM 120/002. WPD
North Carolina Division of Water
Resources, Water Supply Assistance
Section, PO Box 27687 Raleigh NC 27611-7667,
(919) 733-4064: 1995wssr.wp6 rev. 6128/96
Attachment C
October 14,1996, Letter from DWR
WDCR2044/001.DOC/3
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
James B. Hunk, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
John N. Morris, Director
October 145 1996
Leila R. Goodwin, P.E.
CH2M Hill
4824 Parkway Plaza Blvd
Building 1, Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 282174968
SUBJECT: Jordan Lake Allocation Application Review
Dear Leila:
We appreciate you meeting with us so promptly to discuss the Jordan allocation
applications that you prepared. Based on our discussions, I have put together this summary of
our comments.
General Comments on All Applications
ConsistencX. Water use and system information in the application should be consistent with
information in the accompanying local water supply plan and water supply system report.
Population. The projections were drastically different from the information contained in the
applicants' approved local water supply plans. Provide the necessary documentation to justify
the increased population projections. Consider whether or not the buildout scenario is reasonable
to assume for all of the applicants during this planning period.
Water Use. Provide historical and projected per capita water use for each applicant, including
how it was developed and, if applicable, why projected per capita use will change.
Conservation. All applicants are strongly urged to quantify the potential for demand reduction.
As a minimum, applicants should take into account the effect of low -flow fixtures, since state
building code and federal manufacturing requirements already ensure that all new construction
will have low -flow fixtures.
P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 Telephone 919-733-4064
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
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SUBJECT: Jordan Lake Allocation Application Review
October 14, 1996
Interbasin transfer. Exactly how the allocation and the interbasin transfer certification
processes will be coordinated is not fully decided; however, it is certain that the processes will be
interrelated. In fact, the allocation rules explicitly state that for allocations involving transfers,
"the Commission will coordinate the review of the diversion with the review of the allocation
request."
As discussed, out -of --basin water consumption is considered an interbasin transfer under the
existing statutes and rules. Therefore, it is important that some estimation of future water
consumption be provided to determine if EMC certification is necessary. This should be
presented in the form of a basic water balance that includes withdrawal, consumption, and
discharges into and out of the basins involved for each of the projection years.
"Grandfather" provisions in the statutes allow for increases in existing transfers by 25% or up to
the system's transfer capacity, as defined in the rules. To determine if these provisions apply,
applicants with existing transfers should include their average annual transfer amount from July 1,
1992 through June 30, 1993 and their system's transfer capacity as of July 1, 1993 (existing or
under construction). [These grandfather provisi
uons would not apply to Cary/Apex because they
have a prior transfer certificate.]
The interbasin transfer rules state that responsibility for obtaining a transfer certificate lies with
whomever owns the pipe when it crosses the basin boundary. However, as pointed out, another
party may assume this responsibility, subject to approval by the Division of Water Resources. If
applicable, the applicant should indicate who owns the pipe and who intends to be responsible.
Plans to Use Jordan Lake. The combined requested allocation amount for Cary/Apex, Wake
County/RTP, Morrisville, and Holly Springs exceeds the available capacity of the Cary/Apex
WTP. Provide a discussion of how water withdrawal and treatment needs in excess of the
available intake and WTP capacity will be met.
Additional Specific Comments
Cary/Apex. Relevant portions of the Cary Growth Management Plan should be provided with
the revised application.
As stated above, even though Cary/Apex plans to return its treated wastewater to the Cape Fear
basin, consumptive water losses that occur in the Neuse basin would be considered a transfer.
Based on their 29-mgd additional allocation request and a 23-mgd wastewater return, this would
indicate a 6-mgd consumptive loss.
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SUBJECT: Jordan Lake Allocation Application Review
October 14, 1996
Wake County/RTP. Cana more suitable peak water. use factor be determined for the
industnal/commercial development expected?
It appears that most of the Wake County portion of RTP is within the Haw River sub -basin, not
the Neuse River basin. It is unlikely that the consumptive losses within the Neuse portion of RTP
South would exceed the 2.0-mgd threshold for certification, however, Wake County should
document this situation in its application.
Morrisville. Because of Morrisville's predominantly business development, would a different
peak water use factor be more suitable for its water use projections also? Also, how does the
"238 percent" business water use factor compare to the "water use per acre" methodology used
for Wake County's projections?
Morrisville's 2.0-mgd wastewater discharge capacity at the North Cary Pi WTP would be an
interbasin transfer. If the additional 2.5-mgd of its requested allocation will be treated by Cary
and returned to the Cape Fear Basin, the consumptive losses associated with use of that 2.5-mgd
would also be considered a transfer.
Morrisville only describes its plans for treating 3.0 mgd of its requested 4.5-mgd allocation. What
are Morrisville's plans for using the remaining 1.5 mgd?
Holly Spring. Holly Spring's 1.5-mgd WWTP discharge capacity into Utley Creek would be a
transfer from the Haw River sub -basin to the Cape Fear River sub -basin. [This transfer would be
less than the 2.0 mgd threshold for regulation.] Its planned future WWTP discharge into Middle
Creek for the remaining 3.0 mgd of its request would also be an interbasin transfer (from the Haw
River sub -basin to the Neuse River sub -basin) and would require certification.
If you have any questions about these comments or do not feel that they fairly represent
our discussions, please let me know. We look forward to receiving the revised applications.
Sincerely
Tony Young, P.E.
cc: Kim Fisher, Town of Cary
Tim Donnelly, Town of Apex
Stephanie Sudano, Town of Holly Springs
Britt Stoddard, Wake County
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