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<br />• water inflows" yet in the third paragraph on page 4-] 1 it is stated that the <br />"static water level was at 90.9 feet" and water production was 50 gpm. <br />Paragraph 1 of 2.04.7(1) states "drilling does not indicate the occurrence <br />of a water table", yet on page 4-11, Flows of 50 to l50 gpm are noted. <br />Paragraph 3 on page 4-11 states that because Oakridge is the surface <br />owner of the land, they have the water rights for the area. This <br />information needs to be verified. Additionally, it is stated that the Animas <br />River is under appropriated. This will also need be verified. <br />s ns <br />The water resources information should be read in complete context. The <br />test states that there is "perched" water in porus or fractured zones. But <br />no water was encountered during drilling in sandstones that might qualify <br />us an unconfined aquifer. the drilling identified certain of the water <br />bearing zones. These zones could be identified by drill cuttings and <br />confirmed that the water came from fractures or small confined strata. <br />These perched water intervals are irregular and are not conducive to a <br />piezometric mapping. These zones will yield water but not of the <br />magnitude of an unconfined aquifer. The flow rates are determined from <br />drilling and not from continuous pump test. Oakridge has been given the <br />rights to use available water through the issuance of well permits from the <br />State Engineer (See Appendix 3-4) See text changes in Section 2.04.5(1). <br />The over appropriated streams in Colorado have been described in the <br />letter from the Division of Water Resources. Because the Animas River <br />is not on the list of "over appropriated" Streams, it is known as an "under <br />appropriated" stream. See the letter addition to Exhibit 4-3c. <br />ue lion <br />2.04.5(1) Paragraph 2 states [he project will not disrupt any flows or streams in the <br />general hydrologic area, yet the permit indicates all of the surface drainage <br />from Carbon Junction gulch will flow into the pit, and not until all mining <br />is complete will the east and west diversion ditches be installed. <br />Paragraph 2 additionally states that the recharge of the aquifers occurs <br />from the Animas River which is at an 800 foot difference in elevation. <br />This needs to be clarified, especially since the permit later indicates there <br />is no aquifer in the area. <br />Response <br />The disruption of surface flow is negligible. Carbon Junction Canyon <br />• Flows only as a result of a large precipitation event. Thus, no substantial <br />disruption can be anticipated. See text changes in Section 2.04.5(1). <br />-3- ~ 1992 <br />DEC a 2 <br />