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the floor slab may occur when the structure is not filled with water, especially if the surrounding ground is saturated with water, thus creating a hydrostatic external pressure. If the chemical floculation is not successful, then it is rec- ommended that a rough filter be installed in the concrete settling pond along with a series of baffles with provision made to backwash the filter. A series of baffles and baffle chambers can be constructed . in such a manner as to add to the support of the existing structure and create enough weight to prevent the structure from floating. A typical example of the rough filter and baffles is shown in Exhibit F at the end of this report. ~ Plan of Development Review In the foregoing paragraphs, the improvements required for the six major categories of the town's water system were described. Of all the major categories of the system, an adequate and good water right needs the most attention and is the most lacking. Recommended improvements to the distribution system were pointed out, and whether or not these improvements are tak~n care of now or in the future, the deficiencies mentioned need correction. ... . Eighty-five percent of the raw water line is in a deteriorating condition and requires immediate attention to the construction of a new water line from the existing settling ponds to the treatment facility along county road right-of-way. The county has been contacted on this matter and the right-of-ways appear to be no problem. The need for additional storage North of the Eagle River, as pointed out in the preceding paragraphs, should be taken under con- sideration to serve the proposed developments in the town. Other than obtaining adequate water rights out of Brush Creek, the most important deficiency in the town's water system is the operation - 50 -