PROJ00216

• Contract/PO #: C153380
• Contractor Name: Ute Water Conservancy District
• Contract Type: Loan
• Water District: 72
• County: Mesa
• Bill Number: SB 81-439
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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Alternative 4-1
Permit conditions imposed by the Colorado Department of Highways would
preclude expansion of the Colorado River pump station and limit access for
operation and maintenance. High energy cost would be incurred to transport
water of lesser quality.

Alternative 4-2

High capital cost would be incurred to construct a pump station with an

elaborate water hammer protection system. The energy cost would be greater

than at the Colorado River site because the head is greater. The high

hazard of the tunnel would still exist.

Alternative 4-3
All needs of the District would be met. A large capital expenditure would
be required that would not be fully utilized until nearly twenty years into
the future.

Alternative 4-4

Site geography limits the storage capacity of the reservoir and greatly

increases the construction cost. Coal mining activity in the area presents

a hazard of subsidence at the site.

Alternative 4-5
All needs of the District would be met.
when needed to meet demand. This is the

Capital expenditures would be made
recommended alternative.

Evaluation Methods

Objectives were established for the twenty year
alternative was evaluated in its ability to meet
objectives established for the study are:

planning period.
these objectives.

Each
The

1. Meet the increasing water demand of the District's service area.

2. Provide a reliable supply of water, with safeguards in the event of
mechanical or pipeline failure.

3, Provide water of the highest quality available.