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Participants were asked to update the Uoundazies and to note any improvements made to their utiliries since that time. "Che third map was provided to obtain baseline information on stormwater systems, which wece not part of the 1998 study. Participants also were asked to pcovide details of their ~ate stmctuie and of future needs based on near-term capital improvement plans (2005-2010) and projected growth (2011-2030). ^ Qualiry assurance. Data were scrurinized for accuracy by the engineering firms responsible for the survey and Uy AMliC. ^ Analysis. Responses to the questionnaire were then taUulated, and the digital master copy of the maps was updated. Statewide overview Ultimately, the data will be tumed over to the state Center for Geog~aphic Information and Analysis where, aftec another layer of qualit}~ contioL, they will be incorporated into N.C. OneMap, the state's Geogcaphic Infonnation System database. The statewide inventory shows that North Carolina will continue to require substantial investments to serve the needs of communities for water, sewer and stormwater inEra- structure. Capital needs are expected to total $16.63 billion by 2030. ln the near teim, communities report needing $6.85 billion in infrasrivcture inveshnents by 2010. N2fC1S Water systems Definition: Watec systems include all public water systems that serve at least 25 people oc 15 service connections for at least 60 days per year. A system may consist of distribu- tion lines, a water treatment plant and holding facilities (from tanks to lakes), or hold- ing and distriUution capaciry only.'1'he latter may occur when a community purchases treated water from a neighboring town but retains ownership of its distribution lines. Major considerations: Both regufatory and practical issues are affecting water system investments. Drinking water systems cuxrently must comply with 100 or more require- ments. In llecembec 2005, the U.S. Environmental Yrotection Agency finalized two new regulations related to drinl:ing water. One incLeases monitoring and treatment require- ments to reduce the risk that disease-causing microorganisms will enter the water supply.'1'he second limits the amount of potentially hannful disinfectant byproducts allowed in drinking water. On the practical side, watec supply shortages - from dwindling aquifers and recent droughts - have forced localities to look for altemative and back-up souxces of water. This often requiies major inveshnents of capital in piping and pumping equipment, in addition to other costs. l~ - ~, 5