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3. Evaluate other sources wells. ofiwater, i , including water I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I strain on the winter watet supply. First, the area has experienced several water deficient years in succession. The summer of 1994 was particularly hot and dry, and this placed ~ strain on both the Norwood water system and the Gurl~y system. There is a possibility that Gurley R~servoir may be drained completely dry this winter. Also, the Norwood area is facing substantial growthipressure and will need to increase its raw water supply if it is to serve future customers. At the present time, Norwood has imposed a moratorium, but this is only a temporary solution. B. STUDY OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to evaluate and select the most cost effective and feasible m~thod to provide a reliable source of raw water to the Norwoodisystem during the winter period, when Gurley Reservoir is shut down. This will require improvements to the raw water delivery and storage system, and modifications in the regulatory process which controls releases from Gurley Reservoir system. It ~ay also require the acquisition of additional water ri9hts and water sources. Structural alternatives whichiwill be considered for evaluation are as follows: 1. Increase raw water storage. Three sites will be investigated, as follows:' , a) An off-stream site lo~ated immediately west of Norwood's water treatment plant on land owned by the State of Colorado~ b) An on-stream site located in an intermittent tributary of Gurley Canyon (the Royer property) . c) An on-stream site in ~urley Canyon near its mouth. 2. Construct a 8 to 10 inch ~ipeline from the water plant to Gurley Reservoir. There are two options for a pipeline: . a) Install an intake pipe and pump station within the reservoir. b) Install a headgate on the Upper Gurley ditch (before it reaches the reservoir). 4. Install a pump on the SaniMiguel River in the canyon, with a pipeline to wrights Mesa. I-3