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-3- <br /> • When it conies right down to it, we're much more concerned about <br /> drinking waterguality than algae and nutrients. <br /> • The EMC must not lose sight of the serious - and still unanswered - <br /> , <br /> public concerns about long-term health effects of synthetic organic <br /> chemicals and trace metals which may be present in these lakes. <br /> • The existing classification system does not prevent the gradual <br /> deterioration of A-II waters. <br /> • All A- II waters are not of equal quality . The Cape Fear River near <br /> Wilmingtonlis not of the same high qualiti as NASA' s Cane Creek or <br /> Durham 's LItcle River sites - even though they all satisfy A-II standards . <br /> • Runoff from new development and effluent from new wastewater plants <br /> in the Falls and Jordan watersheds will inevitably degrade these <br /> water supply sources, even though present A-II standards may be met. <br /> • We need a new and better approach. <br /> • We need a-level of protection somewhere in between the existing A-I <br /> and A- II categories. <br /> • We therefore encourage the EMC to create a new "Enhanced Protection" <br /> designation for certain stream segments or sub-basins of large reservoirs. <br /> • Cities and ;counties can and will take more aggressive steps against <br /> nonpoint p4Ilution through local zoning ordinances, subdivision <br /> regulatiorI, and utility extension policies. However, the EMC must <br /> work cooperatively with local governments, and not subvert these local <br /> efforts bylissuing discharge permits in critical watersheds. <br /> • We face a range of serious water quality issues. Please keep that full <br /> range in mind. <br /> • We applaud the EMC's vigorous efforts to get out in front of those <br /> problems. <br /> • We at Triangle J need your continuing help and leadership. <br /> • We offer our own. <br /> . , <br />