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<br />~ <br /> <br />Mr. Gordon Street <br />Allenspark Water &.Sanitation District <br />and <br />Mr, Nick loannides <br />Colorado Water Conservation Board <br /> <br />August 3D, 1974 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />It is ,'stimated that initial design requirements will bl' 70;000 gallons per day <br />maximum in summer, 15,000 gallons per day maximum in winter and 35 acre feet in <br />a dry year, The Wi How Creek physical supply is marginal, but estimated to be <br />adequate. Two wells are proposed for supplemental/standby purposes. Water rights <br />are required so that the flow can be legally diverted, Recommendations for water <br />rights acquisition are contained in Section IV, <br /> <br />The water system has been preliminarily designed to supply safe water, meeting <br />State Health Department standards, in the predicted required amounts. Surface <br />water will be diverted from Willow Creek and treated in a rapid-sand filter type <br />plant, From the plant, water will be distributed by gravity to customers. Pro- <br />visions have been made for a future tank and for some fire protection. Drawing <br />V-A illustrates the proposed system, <br /> <br />The estimated initial project budget, using probable 1974-1975 cost levels is <br />$323,900. First year operating costs are estimated to be $5,450 per year--these <br />are predicted to increase gradually with added customers and as equipment ages. <br /> <br />A detailed financial analysis indicated that this project is economically in- <br />feasible using conventional financing methods. A Board survey determined that <br />water rates of $13.50/month for a full time residence ($IO.SO/month for a seasonal <br />residence) and a 5 mill tax levy are practical maximums from an ability-to-pay <br />standpoint--and, at these rates, 105 EQR would connect initially to the new system, <br />These costs are higher than similar rates of nearby communities. A financial pro- <br />jection, assuming minimal growth, shows that a 30 year, l~% interest rate loan <br />could be repaid, If no additional connections were to be relied on, a 1% interest <br />rate would be necessary for project feasibility, <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />An environmental assessment indicated that the water system would result in no <br />long-term significant adverse impacts. The availability of safe, year-round water <br />would substantially benefit human health for area residents. <br /> <br />RCM:RLC:ms <br />Attachment <br />712-21 <br /> <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted <br />WRIGHT-McLAUGHLIN ENGINEERS <br /> <br />