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that they will face another crisis in the future without a place <br /> to locate a reservoir. Possible permitting problems associated <br /> with transferring water from one drainage basin to another should <br /> be eased by good long range plans and this organizational <br /> structure. Those who are now served by water from the Eno basin <br /> gain in this arrangement the chance to share the costs associated <br /> with developing new water resources and to benefit from the <br /> strength and expertise that the much larger community can supply. <br /> Ill gain from the increased negotiating capability that is <br /> obtained by speaking with one voice. Yet all of our current <br /> suppliers can continue to maintain their own identities. No <br /> question arises about giving up something that we have worked hard <br /> to put in place. <br /> Special benefits of the county agency include the ease with <br /> which it could be established following patterns already tested, <br /> and its ability to gather strength gradually as needs require. It <br /> could interact smoothly with state government on matters arising <br /> out of the capacity use investigation, and could integrate its <br /> activities naturally with other aspects of community growth. The <br /> needs for green space, re_:crea:.icnal facilities and balanced <br /> economic grow`:.h, are especially important. Many :problems related <br /> to equity of funding in county activities cannot be divorced from <br /> the current uneven distribution Lion of the tax base. Seen from this <br /> perspective, a county agency for water and sewer appears to be a <br /> desirable tool for improving the quality of life for our citizens. <br /> 31 <br />