Jordan Lake Water Supply Program
The Triangle region is growing. To support this growth, City of Durham and the WIP aims to secure a long-term water supply for the area. The plan involves withdrawing and treating water from Jordan Lake. That water would then be delivered to our communities’ water systems.
About the Program
Jordan Lake is a reservoir and vital regional resource west of Raleigh and south of Durham in Chatham County. It is a popular place for recreation, supplies water to surrounding communities, controls flooding and water quality, and helps conserve fish and wildlife habitats.
Program Details
This program will provide the growing communities of the City of Durham and Western Intake Partnership with a reliable source of clean water, while protecting the reservoir's other uses. Use the tabs below to explore and learn more about the Jordan Lake Water Supply Program.
Jordan Lake Water Intake
The Western Intake Partnership will develop a new raw water intake north of the Vista Point recreation area on the west side of Jordan Lake, with tunnel, pipeline and pump station to deliver water to a new City of Durham water treatment facility.
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Water Transmission Pipelines
Water supply pipelines to deliver raw water to new water treatment plant before being delivered to our communities.
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Water Treatment Plant
Raw water delivered by the program will be treated and purified for communities connected to existing Partner water distribution systems.
Resources
Click on the button below to view a library of studies and documents related to the Jordan Lake Water Supply Program.
Program Map
Water will be withdrawn from the western side of Jordan Lake. This water will then be treated and connected to regional distribution systems.
Projections show the Jordan Lake Water Supply Program could provide:
- Up to 20 million gallons of water per day when the initial facilities are completed
- Up to 77 million gallons of water per day with future expansions
PDB Delivery Project Phasing
The project is planned to proceed in phases, with the goal of operational facilities by 2031. This schedule is subject to change.
Project Planning & Permitting
2020-2025
Progressive Design-Build Procurements
2025
Design & Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Development
2025-2027
Construction & Start-up/Commissioning
2027-2032
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Get Involved
Want to stay informed and provide your feedback on our program? Use the links below to get involved with the Jordan Lake Water Supply Program.
