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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE of organic wastes is essential to maintenance of a healthful environment. In general, soil conditions in the project area are favorable for the installation and operation of individual water-carried, sewage disposal systems. In some isolated areas the heavy-textured soils having a low permeability require special attention in the desien and construction of subsurface sewage disposal systems. The 10caI health department or the State Department of Public Health should be consulted regarding require- ments for individual sewage disposal systems. Precautionary measures must be taken to exclude organic pollution from the project canals, drains. ditches, and reservoirs. Local Health Services The San Juan Basin Health Unit l1ith headquarters in Durango, Colo- rado, provides local health services in Dolores County; the Montezuma County area is provided local health services by the County Heslth Depart- ment with headquarters in Cortez, Colorado. Dolores and Montezuma Coun- ties also receive supplementary public health services from the Colorado State Department of Public Health. Project development will improve the local economy and increase the opportunity for the residents to enjoy a higher standard of living. Some of the more important factors in creating a healthful environment include the development of sefe end emple water supplies. proper waste disposal facilities, and insect and rodent control measures. Construction Phase of Project Limited housing accommodations are available in the vicinity of the construction site to serve the contractors' employees during the con- struction phase of the project. Under these conditions a temporary con- struction camp may be necessary. A sanitary survey of all proposed construction campsites by the State Department of Public Health or the Public Health Service would be desirable to assist in solving of prob- lems which may have public health significance. Undoubtedly, some hous- ing could be obtained at Cortez or Durango. Colorado. Adequate sanitary facilities and a potable water supply to serve temporary camps and permanent housing should be included with construc- tion plans. Recreational Development Water-based recreational activities frequently follow development of water storage reservoirs; sites for cauT,ing. picnickin[, boating ramps, and swimming are frequently spontaneous. Their occurrence neces- sitates the need for adequate sanitary facilities and safety measures to protect against health hazards. 128