PROJ00487

• Contract/PO #: FS0007X
• Contractor Name: Kennesburg, Town of
• County: Weld
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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The report by the Colorado State Department of Health also discusses
the problem of high total dissolved solids. The high dissolved solids
and sodium content existing in the water can cause taste problems and
can have laxative effects on the user. Water treatment processes typically
used in the past are not applicable for removal of these dissolved
solids and other treatment processes are not economically feasible at
this time for Keenesburg when compared with other alternatives considered.
A blending with a supplemental water source containing less sodium and less
total dissolved solids could improve the water quality and reduce the solids
to within the recommended limits.

D. IRRIGATION WATER USED BY TOWN

The Town of Keenesburg has access to approximately 12 shares of Henry Lind
irrigation water. This water belongs to some of the properties within the
Town and therefore is made available to the Town. The Town currently uses
this water several times a year to irrigate the town park. The water is
taken from an existing ditch lateral located immediately to the northwest of
the town. The water is carried through a small ditch and culverts which
extend under the railroad and the highway. The ditch and culverts require
continuing and expensive maintenance to provide for the use of this water
by the Town. The water is available for delivery only during irrigation
season. The use of this water for domestic use may be considered similar
to that discussed for local surface water sources under Chapter V. The amount
of water available from this source is limited and the 12 shares are estimated
to make available approximately 12 acre feet.

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