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13 <br /> SupplyOptions <br /> •Deep Quarry a <br /> • Ooes not diversitywatersupply <br /> • High capital cost <br /> •Potable Reuse Ia• Options not legs or have uncertain permitting process <br /> •High capital cost <br /> •Jordan Lake <br /> • Meets long-term needs and diversifies our water supply <br /> • Lower capital costs <br /> • Several potential ways to use Jordan Lake <br /> •Largely rely on our 3local supplies <br /> Where are we headed? <br /> • Report to Board of Directors on community engagement-March <br /> • Develop guiding principles to evaluate Jordar Lake alternatives—May/June <br /> • Continue to evaluate Jordan Lake-FY22 <br /> • Mutual aid agreements <br /> • Full partner In new Intake and plant on western side of Jordan Lake <br /> • New agreement with Western Intake Partners to guarantee access to our Jordan Lake <br /> allocation <br /> 5elect draft preferred alternative-FY22 <br /> • Engage the community <br /> • Develop final Long-Range Water Supply Plan with preferred <br /> alternative <br /> Questions an• Discussion <br /> ❑o the Commissioners or community mern6ers <br /> have any questions on our long-range water <br /> supply planning process? <br /> What feedback would you like shared with the <br /> DWASA Board of Directors regarding future <br /> evaluation of Jordan Lake water supply <br /> alternatives? <br /> Dther? <br /> Ruth Rouse/rrouse@owasa.org <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if water is pumped from Cane Creek Reservoir to fill the <br /> quarry. <br /> Ruth Rouse said it is not done routinely, but would be if there was a water shortage. <br /> Commissioner Bedford referred to PFAs and chemicals in water. She said OWASA <br /> water has a reputation of being very clean, and asked if Jordan Lake water is the same quality. <br /> Ruth Rouse said water can be cleaned to meet requirements, and Jordan Lake does <br /> provide drinking water for parts of Wake County. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if the process to remove the chemicals could be <br /> explained. <br />