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<br />CDM <br /> <br />Section 2 <br />Profile of Existing Water System <br /> <br />regulations (Regulation 84). The disadvantages of using ditch water are that it is <br />significantly impacted by hydrology variability and is delivered via gravity (rather <br />than a pressurized delivery system). <br /> <br />Erie is currently using raw ditch water to irrigate parks and open space in the new <br />Erie Commons development. The amount of non-potable water used to irrigate the <br />Erie Commons development will increase as additional landscaping and recreational <br />facilities are developed. Non-potable water is also used to irrigate the Vista Ridge <br />Golf Course. This non-potable water supply currently consists of Erie Windy Gap <br />return flows (See Section 2.6), Coal Creek raw water, leased Marshall Lake shares, and <br />leased treated effluent return flows from Superior and Louisville. Non-potable water <br />will continue to be used to irrigate the Vista Ridge Golf Course; however, the source <br />of these non-potable supplies will likely change as lease agreements terminate. <br /> <br />2.3 System Limitations <br /> <br />Erie is located in the northern area identified by the Statewide Water Supply Initiative <br />(SWSI), which comprises the northwest portion of the South Platte River Basin. SWSI <br />indicates that the northern area of the South Platte River Basin will need an additional <br />18,400 AFY of water to meet 2030 demands. A variety of regional supply projects are <br />currently undergoing environmental review. <br /> <br />In order to meet its growing needs, Erie is anticipating the acquisition of additional <br />water rights and is actively involved in the Windy Gap Firming Project and Northern <br />Integrated Water Supply Plan (NISP) regional water supply projects. Table 2-4 briefly <br />summarizes the conditions of Erie's water supply system. <br /> <br />Table 2.4 Water System Profile <br /> <br />Planning Questions I Yes I No I Comment <br />Is the system in a designated critical water ./ SWSI indicates that northern area of the South Platte River <br />supply area? Basin will need an additional 18,400 AFY of water by 2020. <br />Does the system experience frequent ./ System does not experience frequent shortages or supply <br />shortaQes or supply emerQencies? emerQencies. <br />Does the system have substantial ./ Approximately 15 percent of Erie's supplies are unaccounted <br />unaccounted-for and lost water? for water. <br />Is the system experiencing a high rate of ./ Yes, the population of Erie is anticipated to more than double <br />population and/or demand growth? within the next 18 years. <br />Is the system planning substantial ./ Yes, Erie plans to continue to expand its water rights, facilities, <br />improvements or additions? and distribution system on an as needed basis. <br />Are increases to wastewater system ./ Yes, Erie is currently expanding the SWRF and planning to <br />capacity for Erie anticipated within the construct a Northern Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF) <br />planning horizon? which is scheduled to be online by 2009. <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br />2-6 <br /> <br />\\DENSVR1\PROJECTS\9228 - ERIE\CONSERVATION PLAN\REPORT\DRAFT PRIOR TO PUBLIC REVIEW\CONNIE FORMATTED\SECTION 2.DOC <br />