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Gypsum Loan Feasibility Outline CWCB Water Project Loan Program Page 10 of 33 Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) with the mixed media gravity filter and final chlorination (the DAF train is the one normally in use). The finished water is stored in a clear well at the Norgaard Water Treatment plant for chlorine contact time, and then pumped via four large booster pumps to the lower zone distribution system tank or the middle zone distribution water storage tanks. Because the water source requires pumping (more energy costs) and more significant treatment than at the Mosher Water Treatment Plant, the To~vn prefers to use the Mosher Water Treatment Plant as the first source, prior to reliance on the Norgaard Water .Treatment Plant. However, as Gypsum grows, it is anticipated that both plants will be necessary for service. iv. Distribution S, s~ The Town's distribution system is currently adequate and a master plan exists for addressing growth inside and outside the Town's boundary areas. The Town is also capable of pumping via the Hardscrabble Booster Pump Station to send water from the middle distribution pressure zone to the upper distribution pressure zone to fill the 2 MG Mosher water storage tank. The best available water treatment for Gypsum is to use the high quality Mosher Springs water that is supplied to the town via gravity. This allows the Town to operate by gravity versus electrical water pumping for treatment. The Mosher Spring raw water quality before treatment typically ranges from 0.25 - 0.40 Normal Turbidity Units. This is very high quality water and is suitable for drinking or blending with Norgaard plant water. The Town has policies in place to encourage the conservation of water, including a graduated monthly service rate schedule for existing users and encourages water saving fixtures in new construction. Finally, the Town has required vario irrigation systems throughout the town, and other irrigation. ~s developments to design raw water which provide significant lawn, garden v. LEDE Reservoir The Town of Gypsum owns and operates a water storage reservoir at the head of Gypsum Creek. The reservoir is decreed for agricultural and municipal purposes. The Town's existing water facilities are generally located as shown in Appendix 2. This upstream storage is required to assist in managing Gypsum Creek water rights calls and dry year operations. Appendix 4 provides the legal description for the LEDE Reservoir.