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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />Economic Analysis <br /> <br />As a part of the EIS and for the 404B-1 showing document an economic analysis was <br />performed comparing the costs associated with each alternative. The results are as <br />follows: <br /> <br />The Rueter-Hess Dam and Reservoir would result in the following differing <br />impacts when compared to the Preferred Alternative: <br /> <br />· Wetland Impacts 6.5 acres - same as the Preferred Alternative <br />· Total Costs $5M less than Preferred Alternative <br />· Costs/AF $919 more than Preferred Alternative <br />· Greater dependence upon Denver Basin groundwater (non-renewable) water <br />resources. (4 additional Denver Basin Wells) <br /> <br />It is important to understand that while the cost per ac/ft is greater with the proposed <br />project when compared to the no-action alternative, completion of the Rueter-Hess <br />project will allow better management, protect and add longevity to the Denver Basin <br />aquifer. <br /> <br />Parker Water & Sanitation District <br />Rueter-Hess Reservoir Feasibility Study <br />August 2001 <br /> <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />