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• A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATEWIDE LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF PHOSPHATE-CONTAINING LAUNDRY DETERGENTS WHDe , many rivers, lakes, and estuaries of North Carolina are increas- ingly threatened by nuisance algae growths stimulated by excessive nutrients; and, WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina, in cooperation with local govern- ments, initiated an aggressive and comprehensive program for protecting the waters of Falls and Jordan Reservoirs in 1984; and, WHEREAS, important elements of that strategy have already been achieved, including a two million dollar a year State funded cost-share program for agricultural conservation practices; numerous local ordinances and zoning changes to control the type, location, and density of new development; plus special safeguards against hazardous spills and leaks in water supply water- sheds; and, WHEREAS, these accomplishments indicate a broad based and serious commit- ment to protect our water that can be further supplemented by' a "Clean Detergent Act;" and, WHEREAS, earlier estimates of additional costs to North Carolina consumers were shown to be based on obsolete, biased, or unsubstantiated data; and, WHEREAS, a Clean Detergent Act has the widespread support of city and county officials and environmental leaders across North Carolina; was passed overwhelmingly by the 1984 Session of the North Carolina House of Representa- tives; and is currently being recommended by two separtate Study Committees of the Legislative Research Commission; NON, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners re-affirms its position of May 15, 1984, and urges the North Carolina General Assembly to enact statewide legislation restricting the sale of phosphate-containing laundry detergents. Adopted this 6th day of March, 1985. ATTEST: Clerk to he Board .0/;44 Don Willhoit