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<br />V~7 <br /> <br />The first construction phase will cover those taps which are now existing <br /> <br /> <br />and committed in both the residential and commercial segments of the District. <br /> <br /> <br />Willow Creek surface water will be initially used as the primary supply <br /> <br /> <br />source due to its economic availability. The drilling of two wells is rec- <br /> <br /> <br />ommended for some reliability. Also, the groundwater development will serve <br /> <br /> <br />an investigative function, guiding future water development plans. Provisions <br /> <br /> <br />have been made for additional sources of water when the increased demand of <br /> <br /> <br />the District exceeds the primary source of supply. A future storage tank of <br /> <br /> <br />100,000 gallons is recommended, as the District demand increases. The storage <br /> <br /> <br />would also provide reserve water for use in the event of emergency and for <br /> <br /> <br />fire protection. <br /> <br />Expansion of the water system will be a relatively economical process once <br /> <br /> <br />the initial system has been completed, since the initial construction phase <br /> <br /> <br />of the system will allow for expansion. <br /> <br />CONSTRUCTION AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION TECHNIQUES <br />As previously mentioned, construction practices will be used which conform <br />to the Colorado Department of Health and the American Water Works Association. <br />All buried construction will be designed to have a minimum expected life of <br />the system of over 50 years. The construction of the system will also utilize <br />the best technology and construction techniques currently available, based <br />upon proven experience in similar type systems at similar locations. <br /> <br />Most of the distribution lines are located in platted streets and alleys. <br /> <br /> <br />Some land and easements wi 11 be needed, principally for the supply facilities. <br /> <br /> <br />Preliminary indications are that most of this land is owned by potential cus- <br /> <br /> <br />tomers and supporters of the District. It is anticipated that most such ease- <br /> <br /> <br />ments can be acquired at nominal cost. For other cases, if any, the District <br /> <br /> <br />plans to ~egotiate purchase of land at market value. The District has the <br /> <br /> <br />power of eminent domain, if needed. <br />