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Adoption of the Local Water Supply Plan for Rougemont Water System (20min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 4, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to adopt the Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) for Rougemont Water System and sign the accompanying Resolution for submission to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). On February 25, 2026, NCDEQ approved the Plan. A copy of the Local Water Supply Plan, the approval letter from NCDEQ, and the Resolution are attached. North Carolina General Statute 143-355(l) requires all public water systems to develop and file a Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP).
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This action is in accordance with Durham County Strategic Plan Goals “Safe & Resilient Community” as well as supporting “Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment”.
Resource Persons: Jay Gibson, PE, Director of E&ES; Stephanie Brixey, Deputy Director of E&ES
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board adopt the Local Water Supply Plan for Rougemont Water System and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the Resolution on behalf of the County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________