PROJ00109

• Contract/PO #: C153347
• Contractor Name: Starkville, Town of
• Contract Type: Loan
• Water District: 19
• County: Las Animas
• Bill Number: SB 78-69
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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PROBLEM
The current water problem is twofold, quality and quantity.
The method of collection allows a high turbidity into the system
which is not removed and, therefore, a high turbidity and BOD
count exists in the water delivered to the residents. The State
Health Department has condemned the water as unsafe for both BOD
and turbidity.

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In addition, the limited flows from Clear Creek and the over-
growth of vegetation at the springs create shortage of water.
Residents are restricted from watering their gardens and lawns.

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In the winter, a portion of the collection line freezes be-
cause of the shallow depths of this line and the method of oper-
ation that must be carried out by the town. One resident at the
upper storage facility has a commitment from the town to supply
water. To supply this resident requires building up a pressure
in the line which is shallow and thereby making the line conducive
to freezing.

CURRENT STATUS

In June, 1976, the town council requested
State of Colorado, Division of Local Affairs.
Affairs could not assist water supply projects
to Colorado Water Conservation Board for Grant
feasibility study.

In December, 1976, the Town applied for a HUD, community
discretionary grant to upgrade their system. The town lost out
on this GRANT by one (1) point for funding. In July, 1977, the
town submitted an EDA application for assistance but again did
not rate high enough for the Grant.

help from the
At that time, Local
and the Town applied
assistance of a

Following the latest turn down, they entered into agreement
for a feasibility study in conjunction with Colorado Water Con-
servation Board in September 1977.

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