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-777777. <br /> - w4 i -• • ' 7'4 : <br /> .• <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:need% <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 viability <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 Cane 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 develop- <br /> ment of the Cane Creek Reservoir. Futhet0Org, the Board believes that, consistent <br /> with the EPAStandardewhere there is a choice, the purest sources should he <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 />