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<br />Lewis Mesa Land Use Plan also notes the intention for future higher density development <br />in these areas and notes the need for alternative water supplies, stating that the "domestic <br />water shortages impact current and future growth." To address water shortages and the <br />impact on water rights from domestic wells, the Fort Lewis Mesa Land Use Development <br />Board is in the process of placing restrictions on domestic wells. As recommended in the <br />La Plata County and Fort Lewis Mesa Land Use Plans, the proposed La Plata West Rural <br />Domestic Water Supply System would have adequate capacity to meet future growth and <br />demands. Thereby, the water supply system will help to alleviate conflict between <br />domestic and irrigation water uses. <br /> <br />12. Identify any intrabasin conflicts and how they will be addressed. <br /> <br />There are no predicted conflicts from the project because the water supply is derived <br />from allocated water from the Animas River basin. <br /> <br />13. Identify any interbasin impacts and how any conflicts would be addressed. <br /> <br />There are no known impacts from using this water supply source because all water has <br />been allocated and all potential impacts addressed under Animas La Plata legislation. <br /> <br />14. How does the proiect support agricultural development or protect the existing <br />agricultural economy? <br /> <br />The proposed La Plata West water supply system reduces competition between irrigation <br />and domestic water users in a very water-short basin. Return flows in the area from <br />domestic systems will help meet La Plata River Compact requirements and improve the <br />groundwater (irrigation) supply. <br /> <br />La Plata West Water Authority <br />La Plata West Rural Domestic Water Supply System <br /> <br />12/27/2007 <br />Page 5 <br />