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I I MR. SPARKS: "Mr. Chairman, we included this pollution matter on the agenda to illustrate a problem which is occurring nation-wide and which is becoming an increasing problem here in Colorado as a result of the extensive use of our high mountain areas. On any given day now during the summertime, and even in the winter any more with the ski and snowmobile sports, there is a human population in our mountain areas equivalent to a very large city. This popula- tion is rapidly increasing with the construc- tion of new homes and other facilities. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the new facilities being constructed by the LTV Aeronautical Company near steamboat Springs. The company now has a multi-million dollar investment in that area and it plans on several more millions of dollars of expendi- tures in the Steamboat Springs area for condominiums and what have you. It recently completed a gondola lift on Mt. Werner at a cost of something in excess of $2 million. Similar mountain development is creating a great problem in connection with adequate sewage facilities. At one time Grand Lake was a pristine body of water. As a result of the growth in that area in connection with the reclamation development sponsored by this Board and the Northern Colorado District, the pollution problems have become evident, particularly at Grand and Shadow Mountain Lakes. This morning we will have some explanation of the problem; how it is being solved; what remains to be done and to point out the deficien- cies in our present law with reference to the treatment of sewage. I asked Mr. Smades of the State Health Department, under whose juris- diction Grand Lake falls, to give us a brief review of what is being done in that area and what the problem is. Mr. Smades."