Interim Strategies
The Central Coastal Plain Capacity Use Area (CCPCUA) groundwater usage reductions in Martin County will occur in three phases:
Because of the second phase of reductions and the fact that the water treatment plant is not scheduled to be operational until July 2015, our communities needed a way to address water needs prior to the completion of the water treatment plant. The intermediate needs were addressed through two projects:
The construction of a new water supply well, the Penco well began in December 2012. The Penco well (now known as MCRWASA well #1) was completed in 2015.
| Williamston, WSD 2 | WSD 1 | |
| Phase 1 - August 1, 2008 | 25% Reduction | 10% Reduction |
| Phase 2 - August 1, 2013 | 50% Reduction | 20% Reduction |
| Phase 3 - August 1, 2018 | 75% Reduction | 30% Reduction |
Because of the second phase of reductions and the fact that the water treatment plant is not scheduled to be operational until July 2015, our communities needed a way to address water needs prior to the completion of the water treatment plant. The intermediate needs were addressed through two projects:
- Interconnection with Robersonville to purchase water on a short-term basis
- Construction of an additional well (using credits from a former Penco Company well in Hamilton)
The construction of a new water supply well, the Penco well began in December 2012. The Penco well (now known as MCRWASA well #1) was completed in 2015.