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EXISTING WATER SUPPLIES 111-5 The existing development has been entirely supported to date by small private water systems. Relatively sol id bedrock, plus potential contaminiation from individual sewage disposal systems have limited individual shallow wells. All of the private pipeline systems are summer-only operations using shallow pipe- lines. Summary descriptions of the systems follow. Tregamba Ditch (Oscar Jackman) This system is reported to be over 45 years old and originally supplied the Town through open ditches. Distribution is now through pipes laid near the ground surface. Pipe sizes range from 3" to 3/4" size and the condition is poor to good for the newer pipes. The system normally operates from May 15 to Oct- ober 1. Mr. Jackman has constructed a 5 foot square slow sand type filter and the water is chlorinated. The system has 18 customers plus the Jackman's residence and 10 cabins. These customers include the lodge, 2 cafes, and other businesses. Service charges are now $20 to $40 per ~eason. Street Line This was installed in the 1920's. It is a direct diversion from \~illow Creek and serves 5 residences in the summer only. Speer Line The Speer Line has a screened intake on Willow Creek. The intake is about 800 feet upstream of Allenspark. The supply consists of approximately 20 feet of 4", 150 feet of 2t" and the remainder of 2" steel pipe on the surface. The pipe ap- pears to be in good condition. The Speer line has an adjudi- cated water right (See Section III). It has about 12 to 15 customers; the charge is $20 per season. School Pipel ine The school has a I" steel pipeline which diverts from a con- crete intake in Willow Creek. The line feeds the school build- ing and one other customer. It is of particular interest be- cause it was operated all year, which tends to corroborate local opinions that Willow Creek flows all year. ~