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Wells required by permit conditions <br />to have a totalizing flow meter 119285* <br />v' Estimated wells metered because of <br />Rules and /or administration 209285* <br />Estimated average cost of $1000. ** <br />Installation and Testing <br />Estimated life before replacement 4 years ** <br />* Rich Bell - Oral Communication <br />** Russ Dash USGS in Pueblo <br />Given: The approximate average wire -to -water <br />efficiency of wells in the Arkansas River <br />Valley is 40% <br />A well pumping at 400 gpm against a total <br />dynamic head of 75'. <br />Electric costs are $0.11/kwh <br />Find: A.F. beyond which pumping costs exceed <br />meter costs per annum <br />Answer: Pumpage of nearly 12 A.F. <br />2 <br />