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�1 4 Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project . Underway since 1988 , the project involves systematic sampling and analysis of water quality at several major water supplies in the region . Through this effort communities now have important information about the existing and potential quality of the public 's water supply . Davis noted that Orange County has taken a number of actions to protect water resources in its jurisdiction . He displayed some of the reports prepared over the last 20 years with data on county water demands , wastewater needs and service needs ; and recommendations for watershed protection . He mentioned other reports by OWASA and the surrounding towns . Davis gave an overview of water resources in this region and of Orange County Is position within the Neuse and Cape Fear river basins . He noted the importance of resource protection because of the County being at the headwaters of these two important river basins . He gave information about the area 's water supply sources , water filtration facilities , wastewater treatment/ reclamation facilities , mutual aid agreements , and water resources for the future . Based on local and state population projections , it is evident that the region will experience population growth and urbanization in the future . This growth will bring about significant changes in land use activities and associated increases in impervious surfaces . A number of streams in the area are already rated as " impaired " due to nonpoint source pollution and the other effects of urbanization . Unless adequate measures are taken now , further impairment of water resources can be expected to occur in the future as a result of the additional growth and development and associated changes in land use that will occur throughout the region . An evaluation of the growth effects on water resources is needed to better inform local decision makers on the long term water quality impacts of their local land use planning and growth management strategies . Management and protection of water resources is a complex task requiring coordination and cooperation among the residents , businesses , and governmental agencies . Water conservation and the reuse of reclaimed wastewater in meeting water needs should be considered to assist in planning , managing and protecting our water resources . Through cooperative efforts we will be better prepared to address the long - term water supply and water quality protection needs of present and future residents and businesses . Chair Fortmann thanked Davis for his presentation and invited him to discuss these issues further with the Water Resources Committee . IV . Resolution — " Non - CFE Members as Committee Members " Tucker reviewed the revised proposal for non - member participation in CFE matters . She said the proposal includes changes that were suggested at the January meeting . Members discussed their preferences for the official name of non - member participants . The name " Associates " was chosen over " Friends " or " Advocates . " Fortmann recommended adding a section describing who is eligible to participate as a CFE Associate and suggested some language . Fortmann , Cotterman and Rafalow offered other edits to the proposal . Tucker agreed to finalize the proposal and present at the next meeting to be followed by a vote on an amendment to the CFE by - laws . Stancil said he would prepare a draft amendment for CFE consideration . CFE members requested that they be allowed to look at DRAFT MEETING SUMMARY Page 2 of 3 CFE February 11 , 2002