1. Proposed Reclassification of
Allen Creek and Maiden Creek
in Catawba and Lincoln Counties
(Catawba River Basin) to WS-V
Elizabeth Kountis DWQ - Classifications and Standards Unit

3. Why Class WS-V and not Class C?
Water Supply-V = formerly used water supplies [15A NCAC 02B (1)]
Future public water supply use and future dischargers
Removal of existing use – CWA

4. New Development Activities
Regulatory Mechanism
Water Supply-II
High Quality Waters
Water Supply-V
In a Phase 2 Area
Disturbance Threshold Trigger
None
1 acre
Low Density Max BUA
High Density Max BUA
6% CA , 12 % BW
24% CA, 30% BW
24 %
Low Density Max Dwelling Unit / Acre
1/2 CA, 1/1 BW
2/1
High Density Setback
100’ Perennial Waters
30’ Perennial and Intermittent Waters
CA = Critical Area, BW = Balance of Watershed, BUA = Built Upon Area

5. Waste Activities Wastewater Discharges General Permits Any
Regulatory Mechanism
Water Supply-II
High Quality Waters
Water Supply-V
In a Phase 2 Area
Wastewater Discharges
General Permits
Any
Landfills Allowed
No New Landfills in CA,
No New Discharging Landfills in BW
No Specific Restrictions
Land Application Sites
No New Land Application Sites in CA
CA*= Critical Area, BW = Balance of Watershed