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;` <br />Since stability of the fill is a critical concern to Colowyo, the twelve Streeter fill survey <br />monuments were surveyed immediately the next day, August 13, 1997 and found to be <br />unchanged. We also conducted a spring and seep survey at the 6,800' level and at the toe of the <br />fill to determine if any changes had occurred. No springs or seeps were noted. The water level in <br />the Streeter pond has been lowered for dredging and there was no evidence of inflow from the fill. <br />We checked the pH of the water in both wells and found it to be around 7.14. The pH <br />indicates the water is not acidic which could have contributed to a casing failure. <br />We checked conductivity in both wells and found both wells to contain water with <br />conductivities in excess of 4300 mS. This indicates the water is from the same source and typical <br />of water found in a mine spoils environment. <br />Colowyo is currently evaluating the situation and monitoring the water levels in the wells. <br />Our plan is to bring in a camera capable of being lowered into the deep well to determine the <br />source of water and to check the condition of the casing, perforations, etc. If we find the north <br />well to be capable of continued use our preferred solution is to install a suitable liner into the north <br />well and grout between the liner and the steel casing to seal the leak. The liner will also be <br />perforated at the bottom so as to continue to function as the monitor well. If we find that the steel <br />casing is no longer capable of continued service, the north well may have to be sealed, <br />abandoned and a new monitor well installed. <br />We will keep the Division informed as to the status of the situation. Please contact us if <br />you have any questions concerning the matter. <br />Sincerely, <br />~ ~~, <br />mes A. Kiger <br />xc: J. Harmon <br />M. Gibson <br />S. Hinkemeyer <br />J. Garcia <br />2 <br />