HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0644 (2)as many people as possible at the lowest rate possible. Mr. Snoddy said the northwest sector of
the county was a difficult service area. He said this was due to the topography -- the vast
differences in elevation that could occur in just a small area. Snoddy said his company had
service up to the Friendship Church Road area and this was as far north as the coverage
extended.
Bites said the City of Statesville was developing a Land Use Development Plan. He said
the City was looking at natural ridge lines and was working with developers on areas that would
have service. Hites said Statesville did not desire to become another Charlotte.
Crosby said he had been talking with North Carolina Department of Transportation Board
Member Frank Johnson on the possibility of using state bridge money to impound water. He
offered an invitation to the attendees to join in this effort. Mr. Crosby said that several years
ago, he had requested the board of commissioners to create a water board.
Rabe asked the attendees if they saw a need for a taskforce or a board.
Fisher said he was unaware of any efforts to coordinate a group or taskforce. He said his
Office communicated on a regular basis with Statesville.
Crosby said that if a multi -county board were created, he felt there might be money
available.
Fisher said the state was encouraging regional systems.
Hites said the City of Statesville was talking with Rowan/Salisbury about an
interconnect. He noted that Forsyth County had a link to Fuquay Varina. Hites said, "More so
than providing more supply, we are trying to protect our systems."
Sheeks said drinking water was probably one of the most regulated items in the state. He
said that from a health standpoint, health officials liked to see public water systems being used.
He said this was because of the high regulations placed on them compared to private wells.
Watts said Alexander County had a water taskforce; however, he was unclear as to the
group's mission.
Snoddy mentioned a problem with private wells going dry. He said this sometimes
occurred when one well was producing water, but later, after other wells or developments were
built, it (initial well) began to go dry. Snoddy said he could think of one example where Iredell
Water could have serviced an area where this occurred; however, the developers chose to install
private wells.
Commissioner Ray asked the effect of septic systems on private wells, especially in large
developed areas.
Sheeks said the health department was not seeing any evidence of massive groundwater
contamination.
Commissioner Ray asked how the department would know if this started occurring.
Sheeks said the residents could have their water tested. He said fecal coliform bacteria
would be evident if the water had been contaminated.
Smith asked about surface water contamination.
Sheeks said the size of the reservoir (Lake Norman) helped.
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson for the staff to research the policies of other water
companies (profit and nonprofit) and counties, in reference to a requirement for water service to
be rendered by a water company, if a company was willing to supply the service.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.