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37 2. Analysis ___ _.___ Orange County has committed to installing over $4 million worth of sewer infrastructure in the Buckhorn and Efland communities. This sewer system extension benefits public health because it allows a reliable alternative to septic systems, many of which are failing or in poor condition. The sewer system also provides the potential for economic development in these areas because growth and development will not be limited by the wastewater capacity of the soil. However, to remain a viable enterprise, the sewer system must have customers. The areas where sewer lines have been extended are designated as growth areas and are generally situated along major roads. In terms of a long range plan to encourage growth in these designated areas, it makes sense to phase out the existing septic systems by requiring any new construction to use the sewer system and by requiring the sewer system to be the only repair option for failing septic systems. This was also recommended in the Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan. Section IV.A.3.c. 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) 1.3.6. SERVICES AND FACILITIES Water conservation efforts have been a critical piece in managing water supplies through recent droughts. County level coordination is needed to 'manage water resources that will serve future populations. Placing public water and sewer facilities near areas targeted for dense development can reinforce a more sustainable land use pattern. Section 8.3 Services and Community Facilities Goal 1: Efficient provisions of public water and sewer service systems which are consistent with the Land Use Plan and which abide by 'the current Water and Sewer Management Planning Boundary Agreement, the existing Orange County-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Joint Planning Agreement and Land Use Plan, and future !, agreements to be negotiated among the County and public and private service providers. Section 8.3 Services and Community Facilities Goal 2: Adequate, safe, and healthy groundwater withdrawal and wastewater disposal systems with minimal impacts upon water and land resources. '; Section 8.4.1.3. Objectives Objective WW-2: Coordinate the provision of potable water and sanitary sewer services with the County's Land Use Plan and Orange County-Chapel Hill- ' Carrboro Joint Planning Agreement and Land Use Plan, targeting these services to urban, transitional, and economic development districts in a manner that does not endanger environmental resources. (See also Land Use Objective LU-1.1, Housing Objective H- 1.5, and Economic Development Objective ED-2.10.) 4. New Statutes and Rules 2