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4 <br /> Section 2.1 Findings of Fact Relating to Sedimentation and Erosion <br /> inUniversity Lake Watershed University Lake, Cane Creek, <br /> �„r.�....�, Lake I <br /> and Upper Eno Watersheds <br /> The County Commissioners find that, without strict sedimentation and erosion controls, <br /> the development of land within the Uri veFs ty Lake Watershed University Lake, Cane <br /> Creek, and Upper Eno Watersheds will have a significant adverse impact upon the <br /> health, safety, and welfare of all persons served by theUniyemity .,U° water supply <br /> reservoirs within these watersheds. More specifically: <br /> A. Stormwater runoff carries pollutants into University ' water supply reservoirs, <br /> degrading water quality. These pollutants include, but are not limited to, organic <br /> and inorganic chemicals. <br /> B. The increase in nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen will accelerate <br /> eutrophication of Universe+„ water supply-reservoirs, adversely affecting <br /> flora and fauna. <br /> C. The improper channelization of watercourses and drainage areas in the <br /> I (nivemity Lake Watershed University Lake, Cane Creek, and Upper Eno <br /> Watersheds will increase the velocity of runoff, thereby increasing erosion and <br /> sedimentation. <br /> D. The alteration of the natural topography and removal of vegetation will increase <br /> erosion by increasing velocity of runoff. <br /> E. The siltation of water bodies resulting from increased erosion will decrease the <br /> capacity of the water bodies to hold and transport water, and harm flora and <br /> fauna. <br /> F. Sedimentation further reduces water quality because it transports pollutants into <br /> the water, then releases them in the water as it settles. <br /> G. Impervious surfaces will increase the volume and rate of stormwater runoff. This <br /> allows less water to percolate into the soil, thereby decreasing groundwater <br /> recharge. Increased velocity of runoff also reduces the filtering effect of the soil. <br /> H. Improperly managed stormwater runoff will increase the incidence of flooding and <br /> the level of floods which occur. <br /> Section 2.2 Objectives of Regulations Applicable to UniveMity -ake <br /> Watershed University Lake, Cane Creek, and Upper Eno <br /> Watersheds <br /> The regulations set forth in this Ordinance applicable to the ' niveisit„ Lake VyateFshed <br /> University Lake, Cane Creek, and Upper Eno Watersheds are designed: <br /> 1. To protect and maintain the chemical, physical and biological quality and integrity <br /> Of URiVeFSit" water supply reservoirs within these watersheds and other <br /> critical watershed areas. <br />