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I II I I I I I I I I I I I I .1 I I il I '. I I I I OOJ837 The primary reason for the development of Area No. IV ahead of some other equally attraotive looations was the availability of domestio water. Small water oompanies, indi- viduals and groups were able to oonstruot small distribution lines from the Grand Junotion transmission line and serve most areas without a large oapital investment. One water distriot, the West Orchard Mesa Water District, was finally established to serve approximately 40% of the users. This distr1.ct absorbed some small companies and constructed distribution lines to some new users. Area No. IV is rapidly developing into an independent community. Approximately 90% will receive ute Water through bulk purchases and progress is being made toward an independent sewerage system and sewage disposal facilities. A sewage dis- posal plant with a designed capacity adequate to serve a popu- lation of 10,000 people has been suggested. The entire area has, in a comparatively brief span of years, developed attrac- tive residential areas and the number and quality of motels, trailer courts, super markets, recreational facilities and ether commercial and business establishments is increasing steadily. The need fer schools at the elementary and junior high schcol level is being met by new construction and enlarge- ment of existing facilities. The need for an additional high school is being felt and the sohool district has acquired land for such a school. West Orchard Mesa Water District, looated in Area IV, shows how easy it is to make growth predictions which are too low. In 1954, when preliminary studies were made, the estimated nunbor of users to be served was 350. Actually, 425 usors were connocted during initial construotion. Thero are now 564 users. The people in this area are generally opposed to annexa- tion to Grand Junction. The fact that the Colorado River forms a natural barrier and the fact that requirements for eligibility for annexation are not met, are also deterrent factors. Area No. V: Area No. V is locally referred to as the Redlands. Generally, it is south of the Colorado River and west of the Gunnison River. It is a strip of land approximately 1-1/2 miles in width, extending from the oonfluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers west to the vicinity of 20t Road. Some low areas located immediately adjacent to the Colorado River are excluded. - 9 - . "ii< . "."'"