2002-03-13_REVISION - M1979089 (2)

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RECEIVECI EXI~IIBTT G MAR 1 3 zOQ2 WATER INFORMATION UiviSlOn of Minerals anu Gbulayr 23ROAD PTT AMENDMENT#3 PERMIT # M-79-089 The historic drainage of the site is from northeast to the southwest sloping at less than one percent. Surface drainage and "tail" water from the irrigated fields drain into one of the two existing ponds located on the south and west sides of the fields. The lower portion which is comprised of the Mesa Rock processing site, drains into the existing pond on its west side. See Exhibit C. When mining has been completed surface drainage from the north will drain into the pond created south of the proposed industrial azea. When mining has been completed, the three existing pond will be connected creating one lazge pond with a surface azea of approximately 56 acres. See Exhibit F. A Well Permit is being applied for with the Colorado Division of Water Resources to expose an additiona127 acres of ground water to the atmosphere and for additional water requirements for the mining operation. Dewatering will be required to mine the sand and gravel deposit. Ground water will be pumped into the two lazge ponds. The pond on the east side of 23 Road presently dischazges into the Appleton Drain. Water is presently being and will continue to be discharged under the terms of Permit No. COG500348 issued by the Colorado Department of Health. The estimated average flow during dewatering is 300 gpm. There are no known potable water wells neaz the permit azea. The azea is served domestic water by the Ute Water District.