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2 <br /> https:Hcitvofinebanenc.gov/2045-flum/ and within Attachment 1a; Orange County's draft <br /> FLUM is shown in Attachment 1 b. <br /> Historically, Mebane and Orange County collaborated on planning for the BEDD, investing <br /> in utility extension and joint land use planning for this area. These utilities were originally <br /> constructed by Orange County using federal grants and Article 46 tax funds and are now <br /> owned and operated by City of Mebane. Mebane's connection policies require that a <br /> petition for voluntary annexation be filed with the City in order to receive municipal water <br /> and sewer service, often placing newer developments within the City's zoning authority. <br /> The Boards can discuss issues related to this item as necessary, and staff will be available <br /> at the meeting. <br /> Attachment la — Mebane 2045 Comprehensive Plan Slides <br /> Attachment Ib — Orange County Land Use Plan 2025 Slides <br /> 2. Water and Sewer Capacity Opportunities and Limitations — High Level Overview <br /> The City of Mebane provides water services to the businesses located at the Buckhorn <br /> Economic Development District, and many of the residences to its west. The City provides <br /> wastewater services to the BEDD as well as much of the Efland community, a result of <br /> previous financial and capital improvement partnerships between Orange County and <br /> Mebane. <br /> As provided in the City of Mebane's Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facility Annual <br /> Report (available by clicking on the following link: <br /> https:Hcityofinebanenc.gov/documents/2024-2025-annual-wastewater-collection- <br /> treatment-facility-report/): <br /> Every day in Mebane, nearly 1.9 million gallons of wastewater are collected from <br /> our homes, businesses, and industries. This wastewater travels through more than <br /> 129 miles of sewer lines and is carefully treated before being safely returned to our <br /> waterways. The system is funded almost entirely by the monthly user charges paid <br /> by our customers. <br /> The City's wastewater system includes more than 6,400 service connections and <br /> 21 pump stations that help move wastewater where gravity alone cannot. To keep <br /> the system reliable, crews also perform regular maintenance, such as cleaning over <br /> 12 miles of sewer lines during the past year. <br /> At the wastewater treatment plant, the City can currently treat up to 2.5 million <br /> gallons per day using a combination of physical, chemical, and biological processes. <br /> The heart of the system is a biological process that uses naturally occurring bacteria <br /> to break down waste and protect water quality. Because Mebane discharges into a <br /> small local stream, the plant must meet some of the most stringent water quality <br /> standards in North Carolina. These high standards apply year-round, even during <br /> storms when flows are much harder to manage. <br /> To meet the needs of our growing community, the City of Mebane is expanding the <br /> wastewater treatment plant. This project will increase treatment capacity from 2.5 <br /> million gallons per day to 4.0 million gallons per day, with construction scheduled <br /> for completion in 2028. The expansion will ensure that Mebane continues to provide <br />