Substitute Water Supply Plan Forum September 1 2004

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5 17. It may be possible to introduce water into recharge sites located at desirable distances from the stream using the sources discussed previously or water diverted when there is a free river. Water introduced into the recharge site will migrate to the stream over time. The rate of movement is a function of the transmissivity and specific yield of the alluvial material. The accretions to the stream from this recharge may also be calculated using the Glover techniques described above or by any other method generally accepted in the engineering community. With properly located recharge sites, recharge water could reach the stream during all months of the year and would be creditable against stream depletions. The State Engineer must specifically approve the use of these recharge plans unless the water court has previously approved the site. 18. Transportation loss charges, if applicable, will be assigned for any replacement source of water determined by the water commissioner or the division engineer. OPERATION OF PLAN 19. Each plan shall include a detailed accounting sheet providing monthly estimates of the following items including, but not limited to, all consumptive uses, total lagged depletions impacting the river during the plan year including depletions (caused by plan -year pumping and prior -year pumping), reservoir or replacement source releases, physical flow available at the surface water right headgate, historical consumptive use credit estimate, and transportation loss charges. All items in this list may not be applicable to every proposal. Likewise, certain proposals may require additional accounting. A draft accounting form shall be submitted to the State Engineer for approval. The substitute water supply plan shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the contact person who will be responsible for the accounting and operation of this plan. 20. Accounting and reporting of depletions and replacements shall be made monthly to the division engineer and water commissioner. More frequent accounting may be required by the division engineer. Reservoir releases may also be aggregated at the division engineer's or water commissioner's discretion for maximum benefit of the stream system. 21. Adequate flow measuring devices and measurements may be required to implement the plan. Measurements may include, but shall not be limited to, all diversions from the well(s), water released from reservoirs or other sources for replacement water, and the diversion and turn back of ditch diversions. 22. If the subject plan requires a well permit, a plan will not be approved unless the applicant has also applied for the well permit. A well permit application, with the applicable filing fee, must be submitted with the substitute water supply plan proposal. Additionally, if another well is located within 600 feet of the proposed well, consent of the well owner(s) must be obtained or a. hearing will be held before the State Engineer to determine if a well permit can be issued.