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WHAT ARE THE COST CONSIDERATIONS? <br /> COUNTY AUTHORITY COUNTY DEPT. FOR RAW WATER STATUS QUO <br /> *Treatment costs for small *Very formidable <br /> service districts could costs for small <br /> be prohibitive organizations <br /> *Potential reduction *Beneficial for service <br /> of debt load for districts not requiring <br /> present OWASA treated water <br /> customers <br /> *Short term increase <br /> for Hillsborough <br /> in-town rates <br /> *Makes Jordan Lake or *No raw water pipes in place <br /> new reservoir <br /> feasible <br /> * Increased competition for <br /> outside grants, but increased <br /> expertise gives advantage <br /> over small municipal systems <br /> *Would tax funds be <br /> available, especially <br /> for purchase of land? <br /> *Acquiring land may be <br /> more costly because of <br /> required EMC approval <br /> for condemnation <br /> • <br /> Pano 1G <br />