WSP04188

• File Number: 8449.800.A
• Description: Metro Study SB 96-74
• State: CO
• Basin: South Platte
• Date: 4/1/1998
• Author: CWCB
• Title: Denver Basin and South Platte River Basin Technical Study, Senate Bill 96-074
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary
- Summary Appendix A
- Illustrative Tool

1, Introduction and Study Background

2, Inventory of surface water and groundwater resources in the South Plalle River Basin
(Technical Addendum No, 1, Chapter 1)

3, Impact of runoff from impervious surfaces on the South Plalle River (Technical Addendum No.
1, Chapter 4)

4, Effect of existing efficiencies and conjunctive management on future water supply and water
rights above the Henderson Gage (Technical Addendum No.1, Chapter 2)

5, Effect of existing water reuse on future water supply and water rights (Technical Addendum
No.1, Chapter 3)

6, Review of distribution system infrastructure in the Denver metro area and identification of
ways to promote maximum utilization of the water resources available to the South Plalle
Basin above the Henderson Gage (Technical Addendum No, 1, Chapter 5)

7, Effect on existing water rights of current recharge technology and practices in Denver Basin
aquifers (Technical Addendum No, 1, Chapter 6)

8, The impact of De Minimis standards for injury based upon an annual depletion standard

9, The effect of the four percent replacement and the two percent relinquishment requirements
on future water supplies, existing water rights and the need for replacement of post pumping
depletion resulting from withdrawal of Denver Basin groundwater (Technical Addendum No, 2)

10, Nontributary groundwater use and long-term impact on water rights

11, Overview of the scope of participation by the State of ColoradO in processes associated with
the implementation of the 'Endangered Species Act of 1973" with respect to the water
resources of the South Platte River Basin and Denver Basin (Technical Addendum No, 3)

12, Assessment of water reuse opportunities to enhance the reliability and yield of water
resources of the South Platte River Basin and Denver Basin (Technical Addendum No, 1,
Chapter 7)

13. Assessment of surface and groundwater development in the lower South Plalle River in
accordance with the South Plalle River Compact (Technical Addendum No.2)

14, Economic Life of the Denver Basin Aquifers (Technical Addendum No, 4)