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'L <br /> l <br /> 600 <br /> 1 <br /> STATEMENT REGARDING CANE CREEK <br /> In consideration of the fact that, <br /> _. 1, The projected growth in this region indicates that it would be prudent <br /> to develop all potential high--quality water supplies to meet the needs <br /> of this anticipated growth. <br /> 2. Cane Creek is the only significant undeveloped reservoir site remaining In <br /> the Cape Fear region (Southern) of Orange County_ <br /> 3. Urban-type develbpment is encroaching on and threatening the vaab'3li,ty <br /> of the dairy and agricultural industry in the Cane Creek area. <br /> 4. Watershed protection criteria could be used to stabilize and preserve the <br /> dairy industry and the quality of life in the Came Creek area. <br /> 5. The trend in water quality standards is toward more stringent criteria <br /> as the more subtle effects of low level contaminants are recognized. <br /> Therefore, the orange County Board of Commissioners endorses the develrJt.- <br /> ment of the Cane Creek. Reservoir. Futhetmore, the Board ]relieves that, consistent <br /> with the EPA Standards where there is a choice, the purest -sources should be <br /> selected. This Board supports OWASA's attempts to provide the safest water <br /> source practicable, as a legacy to the residents of the county. <br /> f <br /> I <br /> i <br /> 3 <br /> a <br /> I <br /> 1 <br /> 'r <br /> i• <br /> i <br /> z <br />