Animas-La Plata Project Water Supply Demand Study

ANIMAS - LA PLATA WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND STUDY
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Sale of the State's Allocation Under Existing Conditions
Based on this investigation, it is Brown and Caldwell's conclusion that a total of approximately 500 -1,000 AF
of the State's allocation can be sold without further assistance or involvement by the State or other parties
(see Table 41).
•. ssible Water Sale
Water Provider
from State's 10,460 AF Allotment
Possible Water Sale (AFIYR)
City of Durango
0
La Plata Archuleta Water District
500 -1000
La Plata West Water Authority
0
Lake Durango Water Authori ty
0
Pagosa Springs Water and Sanitation District
0
San Juan Water Conservancy District
0
Town of Bayfield
0
Town of Ignacio
0
TOTAL
500 -1000
For purposes of analyzing the reasons underlying this currently limited sales potential, the group of potential
buyers is divided into three categories:
1. No Future Supplies Required
The City of Durango has signed an options contract with the Colorado Water and Power Authority
for A -LP Project water supply and is not interested in additional supply at this time. The Town of
Ignacio purchases its potable water supply from the Tribes and is not looking at acquiring additional
supplies at this point.
2. Expressed Need for Additional Supply
This group consists of La Plata Archuleta Water District, La Plata West Water Authority and Lake
Durango Water Authority. These entities have demand for A -LP Project water but face challenges in
pumping the water from Lake Nighthorse, providing for water treatment and conveying the water to
their service areas. Financial assistance may also be required for acquisition of the A -LP Project
water from the State.
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