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6.4. 7 Exhibit G <br /> Water Information <br /> The proposed permit boundary encompasses Badger Hills in eastern Pueblo <br /> County. This area is a semi-arid region of Colorado. Mining is expected to have no <br /> impact on the prevailing hydrologic balance. Groundwater will not be exposed; <br /> therefore, a Substitute Water Supply Plan will not be necessary. <br /> The CO Division of Water Resources (DWR) database was searched for <br /> groundwater wells in the vicinity of the site, south of the Bessemer Ditch. Only two <br />/ wells were permitted and constructed in the upgradient groundwater water shed to <br /> the southwest of Phase 1 (well permits and Aquamap are included in the exhibit). <br /> Depth to groundwater ranges from 20 to 35 feet. Interviews with John Valentine of <br /> the CO State Land Board and Tom Pritekel, groundwater flows in fractured shale <br /> rather than a shallow aquifer. NRCS soils descriptions support the presence of shale <br /> below the target reserve. In addition, surface disturbance depth will be less than <br /> three feet, occurring only when an area requires leveling for setting up the <br /> processing equipment. <br /> The site will operate under a Colorado Department of Public Health and <br /> Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division stormwater discharge permit. <br /> Fremont will complete a stormwater management plan and submit a stormwater <br /> discharge application. Best Management Practices will be implemented to minimize <br /> erosion and prevent co-mingling of stormwater flows. If necessary, discharge outlets <br /> will be constructed with straw bales or straw waddles. Surface water will be <br /> detained within mining disturbance less than 72 hours. <br /> Runoff occurs as overland flow to shallow depressions in the vicinity. Wattles, <br /> straw bales, and perimeter berms will be placed to effectively manage storm water. <br /> Historic flow will be maintained during mining. <br /> Water will only be used for dust suppressant and will be applied to affected <br /> areas using a 4000 gallon water truck equipped with spray bars. An average of 6000 <br /> gallons will be used per day during peak production season. More water will be <br /> applied as needed to meet Colorado Department of Public Safety, Air Pollution <br /> Control Division fugitive dust limits. <br /> The operator will purchase the necessary volume of water from Stonewall <br /> Springs LLC. The amount required for dust suppression is undetermined at this time. <br /> 11 <br /> Revised October 3, 2016 <br />