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Spring #14 -Apache Canyon. This is an USGS developed spring originating from an <br />upper coal seam or interface between coal and shale or sandstone. Monitoring has <br />occurred since 1984. In 2001 and 2002, no flow was measured at the spring. There is an <br />associated pond at the site. This spring does not contribute to Apache Canyon stream <br />flow because an embankment creating the pond sepazates the two. This is an alkaline, <br />moderately saline site. Use of the water is limited to livestock and wild life watering. <br />Spring #19 - At Middle Fork of Purgatoire River. Flow originating from fractured <br />shale and sandstone has ranged from dry to 4 GPM since monitoring began in 1984. <br />During the 2001 sampling event, only seepage from the issuing zone was detected; In <br />2002, the site was dry. This seep is utilized for livestock and wildlife while contributing <br />little to surface flow. It is an alkaline, moderately saline spring. <br />DISCUSSION <br />Flows during the 2002 survey were non-existent. When flowing, water originates from <br />the interface of shales and sandstones and minor coal seams outside of the original mine <br />plan. Analysis of the water indicates a mineralized condition with varying quality and <br />quantity, responding directly to amounts of precipitation received within the drainage. <br />Currently, uses of the water are for livestock and wildlife. No impact on springs or seeps <br />from mining activities has been identified to date. <br />• <br />C-2 <br />