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I I I 1 I 1 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 as the water flows through the open reaches of the conveyance system. Most of the foreign materials are removed by settling in the reservoirs. The distribution lines are in generally poor condition, requiring considerable maintenance and replacement. The lines are buried at a shallow depth and, therefore, water taps are often left partially open during periods of cold weather to maintain flow of water in the pipes to prevent freezing. Lack of adequate pressure at various points in the system limits fire-fighting capabil- itites. The Town presently has a limited program of replacement of portions of the distribution system. At most residences, water is used from the Town sys- tem for watering of lawns and gardens. No records are available conce~ning total, seasonal or peak water usage by the system or any of the individual users. The size of tap is limited to 1-;;" diameter except by special permit. There are presently a total of 149 taps, all except 15 of which are lo- cated within the corporate limits of the Town. Census data indicates a slow population growth rate during the 1960-70 decade but the rate since 1970 is estimated at about 7 percent annually. Five alternates have been considered for improvement of the Ridgway sys- tem. All five alternates involve installation of about 95 percent of the dis- tribution system within the town (19,700 feet), provision of a new 350,000 gallon treated water storage tank in Alternates I through IV and a 350,000 gallon tank in Alternate IVa (revised), and construction of a new 150 gallon per minute water treatment plant that would include filtration and chlorination. The treatment plant would be designed to facilitate later enlargement. Alter- nates I and II would require new water diversion points and transmission systems. iii