PROJ00540

• Contract/PO #: C153697
• Contractor Name: Norwood, Town of and Norwood Water Commission
• Contract Type: Loan
• Water District: 60
• County: San Miguel
• Bill Number: FSL
• Loan Projects - Doc Type: Feasibility Study

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also include local business and industry in the area.
The natural environment would refer to items such as
wildlife habitat, air and water quality, cultural
resources, scenic vistas, and similar items which were
an inherent part of the land prior to disturbance by
man. Social structure could refer to employment
opportunity, cost of living, recreational
opportunities and other parameters which define the
type of community which exists in the area.

b) Institutional considerations. This would refer to
factors which are affected or influenced, the various
rules and regulations which govern the area, and by
political boundaries. It includes diverse items such
as:

(1) Water Rights. Almost all water in the area has a
water right attached to it. Any demands for
additional water will require negotiation with the
previous owner.

(2) Land Acquisition. It will be necessary to
purchase land or obtain right-of-ways from
existing owners.

(3) Permits for Construction. This could include air
and water quality permits, corps of Engineer
permits, environmental studies, etc.

(4) Bylaws of Governing Entities. All public and
private entities in the area are governed by a set
of bylaws which could be in conflict with proposed
modifications.

(5) Effect on the Service Area. Norwood has
established a specific service area for water
service. Development of a new source of water
could expand that service area.

c) Technical Problems. This includes items associated
with construction and operation. specific areas of
concern in the Norwood area are operation during cold
weather conditions, problems with rock excavation,
water losses due to evaporation and seepage, access to
remote sites, reliability of the water supply during
minimum flow years, effect on water quality of any
proposed modifications, and similar items.

3. Supplemental Water Supplies.

In addition, cost estimates will be developed for those
alternatives which can provide a supplemental water supply.
If these appear to be cost effective, it may be possible to
reduce the size of facilities needed for the primary source.

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