2003-01-07_REVISION - M1974069 (2)

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:( EXHIBIT G -Water Information This sand and gravel operation is not expected to directly affect surface or groundwater systems other than evaporation from the ponds which will be replaced by the applicant. (See Exhibit L). There aze no known wells within 600 feet of the draw down that have not previously released Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete Inc when the pits well permit was obtained. No pollution problems aze anticipated. In order to assure yeaz round augmentation water to replace the evaporative loss from the exposed water surface of the reclaimed ponds ,Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. Plans to line the excavated mine azeas in pit numbers 4 and 5 which will be LRM Storage Pond #I and pit numbers 6 and 7 which will be LRM Storage Pond #2. The pond lining will be in accordance with Earth Engineering Consultants, Inc. Pond lining procedure as shown in the Pond Lining Detail. LRM Storage Pond #1 has been lined and accepted by the Office of the State Engineer on August 24, 2000. Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. has received a storage decree for a total of 550 acre-feet for both LRM Storage Pond #1 and #2 in District Water Court Case No. 98CW431. Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. Has also applied for a change of use for 120 inches of Barnes Ditch water to be used for augmentation andlor municipal use, Case No. OOCW 143 and a permanent augmentation plan in Case No. OOCW142. Water will be diverted out of the Barnes Ditch into LRM Storage Pond #1 and #2 through existing head-gates. An 18 inch slide gate and an 18 inch transfer pipe will be installed in the umnined embankment between the two ponds to transfer water from LRM Storage Pond #1 to LRM Storage Pond #2. An 18 inch slide gate and an 18 inch release pipe will be installed from LRM Storage Pond #2 to the Big Thompson River. Reservoir gauges will be installed in each pond to measure and regulate the storage and release of water. Reclaimed ponds on the South side of the Big Thompson River have been augmented under Case No. W-7412 since 1977. A valid substitute Supply Plan and Well Pennit are in place for this operation. Included as a part of this exhibit is a copy of a letter from the State of Colorado, Office of the State Engineer, Division of Water Resources, dated April 18, 2000 signed by Kenneth W. Knox, Assistant State Engineer which outlines the substitute water supply plan to cover depletions caused by the existing gravel mining operation. The letter from Mr. Knox approves the extension of the substitute water supply plan. (See pazagraph 2 on page 2). Also included as a part of this exhibit is a copy of the letter to the State Engineer's Office dated November 21, 2002 from Jennifer S. Lindahl, P.E. of Bishop-Brogden Associates, Inc. The letter informs the State Engineer's Office that extensions for substitute water supply plan have been submitted and are pending decree in the near future.