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IV-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I rural areas rather than within Norwood, particularly since these areas have access to domestic water. Norwood Population Trends.: Historical population data presented in Table IVA for the Town of Norwood was obtained from the Colorado Division of Local Government (DLG), from the Census Bureau, and from the Town Clerk. The rate of growth was about 1% per year. Future population projectipns thru the year 2005 in the Region 10 "208" Water Quality Management Plan (208 Plan) (prepared by the Colorado Department of Health) projected a rate of growth projected of about 1% per year. However, these projections were developed several years ago and may not be applicable to today's situ~tion. within the last 3 years all of Western Colorado has experienced a significant population increase. This is particularly true in mountain valleys adjacent to ski areas. Some areas have experienced growth of 3- 5%; however, it is unlikely that this rate will be sustained over a long period. It is estimated that the area will experience an averaqe growth rate of about.2% per year (about 10% every 5 years), or double the historical rate. At present, there is a backlog of tap applications. Because of this, it is assumed the growth rate i~ the next five years will exceed 2% per year and then level out. This is reflected in Table IV-B. Although these appears to be greater demand to live in rural areas around Norwood, the cost of a tap will be significantly higher due to higher cost of pipelines. Therefore, urban and rural growth rates are estimated to be equal.: Table IV-C summarizes future population projections for the Norwood service area. A 40 year population projection was used in order to use better long-range planning.