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Exhibit G: Water Information <br /> 1) The operation is expected to have minor impacts on surface water through the alteration of <br /> existing drainage paths. No groundwater is expected to be encountered during mining,though <br /> groundwater will be used in the on-site processing plant. <br /> 2) <br /> a. Please see Exhibit C Map 2 for the location of water features on the affected and <br /> adjacent lands. <br /> b. The affected land overlies the Laramie-Fox Hills Aquifer, part of the Denver Basin <br /> aquifer system.The proposed mining operations are not anticipated to have any <br /> significant impact on the aquifer as all mining will take place above regional <br /> groundwater. <br /> c. The operation will utilize water recovery methods associated with the on-site processing <br /> plant to recycle and reuse as much water as possible. Specialized containment areas <br /> (decant) designed to facilitate efficient draining of wet sand is proposed. Drained water <br /> will be captured and recycled for the wash-water loop. Run-off water will be managed in <br /> conjunction with the storm water plan management plan. A proposed settling tank will <br /> allow solids to concentrate to a mud which is then pumped through a filter press <br /> membrane to remove solids and the water is then captured and recycled. These <br /> processes are designed to minimize, evaporation and group seepage and reduce the <br /> energy required to dry the sand. <br /> 3) Operator is currently evaluating estimate of project water requirements. <br /> 4) Estimates of project water requirements are being determined. The Operation has,via the <br /> property owner, approximately 6,700 acre-feet per year(afy)via 18 currently permitted well <br /> permits across the property. Project is expected to use significantly less than permitted amount <br /> and will recycle majority of water to minimize total water usage/loss. <br /> 5) Operator will apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from <br /> the WQCC of the CDPHE, if necessary. <br />