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winter, at which times Lake Otonowanda is used to maintain a constant supply to the town. Capacity of the lake is roughly estimated at 60 af. In addition to the lake, there is a series of three pre-sedimentation ponds with a total capacity of 55 af at the water treatment plant. Much of the distribution system was replaced in 1980 with PVC pipe, along with construction of a 300,000 gallon steel tank for treated water storage. The overall condition and capacity of the water system should accommodate the town's water needs for up to a 50% increase in peak demands, according to a study done by Consolidated Consulting Services (1985). B.2.5.11 Other Mil Entities There are a number of other small M&I water supplies that exist in the basin. Among these are the towns, resorts and developments of Sargents, Pitkin, Parlin, Ohio, Whitepine, Waunita Hot Springs, A1mont, Gothic, Tincup, Crested Butte South, Riverbend, Meridian Lake Park, Cimarron and Co 1 ona. Whereas Colona is served by the Tri -County system, the others each have their own wells and/or springs for water supply. Many homes, stores, restaurants, etc. have individual private wells or springs. Otherwise, small distribution systems are fed by one or more springs, wells, or a combination thereof. B.2.5.12 Curecanti National Recreation Area The National Park Service administers the Curecanti National Recreation Area under the authorization of the Colorado River Storage Project Act. The act provides that recreational, fish and wildlife facil ities may be operated consi stent with the primary purposes of the Aspinall Unit. Included within the recreation area is an administration facility, visitors center, marina, and campground located at Elk Creek, a marina and campground at Lake Fork, and nine other campgrounds or picnicking facilities where water supplies are available. B-35 n l"'1()nr~"'66') U "I'; l, l! ::l '- I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I