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616 1 * The four proposed classifications are: WS I: uninhabited, undeveloped WS Ii: predominantly undeveloped WS III: low to moderately developed WS IV: moderate to highly developed Comment: Although specific classifications not the proposed for individual watersheds, WS II app ears to most likely classification for the University Lake and Cane Creek watersheds under the proposed regulations. The new WS I classification would apply to pristine areas such as publicly owned watershed areas in the mountains. NC Division of Environmental Management staff has indicated the Jordan Lake watershed, which the southern portion of orange County and part of-Chatham and Durham Counties, would likely be WS IV, the lowest category. Comment: One of the comments in the Triangle J discussions was that the present "WS -1" classification name for University acate category to behcalled Sa 1 should be continue and the new 9 named "pristine." We agree. * Density in WS II watersheds would belimited r ace both house per 2 acres, with a 6% limit on impervious u the critical area one half mile from the reservoir, and in the remaining watershed area. * Local governments would be required to be responsible for maintaining any sra first 1 inch of aainfll Use of detention ponds would not supersede the density and imperviousness limits. • Sludge disposal would be prohibited In WS II Watersheds. • In WS 11 critical areas, no new commercial or industrial development would be allowed. * In the remainder of WS II watersheds, lo% of the area could have com=ercial or industrial development. * No public or industrial wastewater discharge plants would be allowed in WS II watersheds. * No new sewer would be allowed in critical areas of WS II watersheds. Please see the attached summary and proposed rules for additional information.