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2.04.7 Hydrology Description <br />(3) Alternative Water Supply <br />The proposed surface coal mining operations should not result in <br />contamination, diminution, or interruption of an underground or surface <br />source of water within the proposed permit area and adjacent areas for <br />domestic, agricultural, industrial, fish and wildlife, or other legitimate use. <br />The surface drainage system in the surface facilities area will not be <br />interrupted. The mining operation could impact the surface drainage <br />system by increasing the sediment load in the streams. However, this <br />impact will be mitigated by passing runoff through silt fences or some <br />other form of alternative sediment control. Water and sediment from the <br />sediment ponds will be taken off site and disposed of at an approved <br />disposal facility. <br />Reed Wash bisects the permit boundary. Loma Drain lies to the west of <br />the proposed loadout. A rail bridge will be constructed over Reed Wash. <br />There is no known domestic use of water in the permit and adjacent area. <br />Water in the permit and adjacent area is generally used for irrigation and <br />industrial purposes. <br />Following is a discussion of the water rights and the proposed protection <br />measures if any. The water rights are shown on Map 18. <br />Map Code 1, Horsewater Diversion Pt. No. 2. Located east and <br />upgradient of the Loadout facility. No protection required. <br />Map Code 2, Horsewater Diversion Pt. No. 1. Located east and <br />upgradient of the Loadout facility. No protection required. <br />Map Code 3, PePe Spring No. 1. Located east and upgradient of the <br />Permit Application 2.04 -21 12111 <br />