1. Water Quality

Pittsboro's water quality was, until recently, a number one issue for the Town. But since about October, 2009, the Town has come well within compliance with state mandated levels of trihalomethanes (tthms) so water quality is no longer of concern.

2. Sewer Capacity

Pittsboro's wastewater treatment plant was constructed in the 1950s and is currently operating at near full capacity. As a result the Town renewed a two-year building moratorium in Oct., 2009, on large-scale residential and commercial developments. The plant occasionally incurs fines during wet weather events, when the plant is overwhelmed, but thanks to a $1.8 million grant, from federal stimulus monies, this is being addressed. Two developers, Ricky Spoon and Patrick Steele, have recently been given the green light to go ahead with two new large developments -- Bellemont Station, 85 new homes and some commercial, and Westmoore, an innovative mixed-use community on U.S. 64 just west of CCCC. The start of these projects will depend in part on the economy and a more favorable lending environment..

Long-term, the Town is planning a new $44 million sewer plant to replace its aging facility. The project is progressing, although the financing has not yet been finalized. The plan calls for developers to pay for the project.

The new plant would have a capacity of 3.2 million gallons a day.

3. Growth

The population of Pittsboro is growing rapidly.. The Town would like to maintain the small-town charm of the historic downtown, but limited parking has been an issue. Most of the development is taking place at the Hwy 15-501 and U.S. 64 Bypass at the north edge of Town. The recession has stalled many projects.