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Joint Use of Jordan Lake Water Supply September 7, 2007 Page 3 sizes, topographic elevation, and other factors. Water quality considerations, especially the type of disinfection process used by different entities (chloramines vs. free chlorine), may preclude the ability to transfer water between certain systems. Finished. water pipeline interconnections exist between the following drinking water systems: v OWASA-Chatham County ~ OWASA-Hillsborough r OWASA-Durham - Chatham County-Durham ~ Chatham County-Pittsboro v Durham-Hillsborough Durham-Cary A special study is underway at L7NC to examine the extent to which water transfers through these existing or upgraded facilities may be less costly than building additional supply capacity to meet the projected needs of OWASA, Cary, and Durham. This project, which is jointly fimded by those three entities and the NC Urban Water Consortium, will also consider how Jordan Lake may be most effectively used among thase three interconnected water providers and possibly by others, such as Chatham County. Consistent with the principles of the Water and Sewer Management, Planning arzd Boundary Agreement noted above, OWASA recognizes that the eventual use (and protection) of Jordan Lake will have planning and growth management implications beyond our local boundaries. We understand that decisions regarding if, when, and how OWASA eventually uses Jordan Lake will be determined as part of a larger interlocal discussion and consensus. We look forward to discussing these issues further at the September 20, 2007 Assembly of Governments meeting. Very truly yours, Ed Kerwin Executive Director Attachment c: Mr. Roger Stancil, Chapel Hill Town Manager (w/attaclnnents) Mr. Steven Stuart, Carrboro Town Manager (w/attachments) OWASA Board of Directors (w/attachments) Mason Crum, OWASA Director of Engineering and Planning (w/attachments)