The Western Intake Partnership (WIP) members support our communities and sustain their quality of life by providing reliable, high quality drinking water to the Triangle region.
About Us
Since 2014, Chatham County, the City of Durham, and the Town of Pittsboro have explored ways to meet their long-term water supply needs. OWASA joined the WIP in 2022. The Triangle region is growing, and Jordan Lake is a vital part of the region’s water supply portfolio. The Partnership is implementing a plan to withdraw water from Jordan Lake. The water will then be treated and delivered to our water systems. To learn more about these projects, click on the link below.
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We Value Quality
Access to safe water is essential. Your health is our primary focus.
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We Value Sustainability
Water is a finite resource. From spending responsibly to protecting the environment, we’re committed to doing what’s best for our community.
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We Value Transparency
You can rely on us to keep you informed, every step of the way.
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We Value Equity
We believe that everyone deserves equal access to quality water, and we’re dedicated to serving our communities with care and compassion.
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We Value Partnership
The best solutions are born of inclusion and collaboration. We’re dedicated to working together to provide you the best service possible.
Our Members
Partnership Governance
The Western Intake Partnership is securing a long-term water supply for the region. Our mission is to support our communities’ water needs. To support that mission, we are building strong relationships with the community members involved in the Partnership. This includes building a foundation for the Partnership’s governance.
About the Governance Process
The Western Intake Partnership recognizes the responsibility we have to cooperate with each other and always focus on those we serve. The icons below outline specific things we’re doing to determine how the Partnership will function.
Establishing guidelines for working together
Collaborating on budgets
Agreeing on how to make decisions as a group
Facilitating our meetings in a professional manner
Interlocal Agreement
The Partners are developing an interlocal agreement to address long-term collaboration on operation of the facilities.