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levels in well 81-03A slightly declined with a questionable second quarter water level. Water levels show an overall gradual decline over the last few years in well GLUX-1 likely due to less precipitation the last five years. Figure A-7 presents water levels for wells GF-1, GF-7 and P-8. These wells are completed in the 20 Mile, HI backfill and 3rd White Sandstone aquifers, respectively. Well GF-1 was a flowing well but water levels have declined over the last five years to below the top of the casing. Water levels in this deep aquifer would not be expected to quickly respond to either a low or high precipitation event. As with GF-5, well GF-7 (both completed in the HI backfill) gradually declined in water level, likely due to the lower precipitation. The larger storage value in the unconfined backfill aquifer may dampen the effects of dry and wet years. The recovery from the A pit mining in this area may be complete. The water levels in well P-8 were fairly steady in 2002. Water levels for wells GF-2 and GF-4 are presented in Figure A-8. Water levels in well GF-2 have been quite stable for a number of years. The U aquifer lies beneath the coal horizons. A large rise in water level in well GF-4 was observed in the last half of 1999 after the repair of the casing on September 24, 1999. Water levels declined in 2002 in well GF~ to very near the top of the well casing. Mining occurred south of well GF-4 in the early 1480's and is expected to limit water-level changes in the HI aquifer near well GF-4. Water levels in the upgradient unconfined backfill aquifer do not fluctuate as much as the confined HI aquifer. It is also possible that the backfill spring in Johnson Gulch may be limiting the head in the backfill aquifer, Figure A-9 presents water levels for wells GF-3 (KLM aquifer) and Coy (alluvium). The water levels in well GF-3 were overall fairly steady in 2002 except for one 2-6