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wide swings in pH. Regarding Specific conductance, noted levels are elevated in SMW-2, rising from 5,400 to 7,000 mg/1 for the first quarter of 1993. All well data was compared against the 1992 AHR data for any significant trends or increase in parameter measurements. Some trends noted were the following: 1. In the forth quarter on well FPW, both methods of measurement seem to be within the same range. Divergent data in the same quarter seem to be evident on DH122 using the two methods. This would seem to indicate that there is no conclusive evidence yet to attest to the preference of one method of bailing over the other at this present time. 2. Manganese levels are still above the recommended Colorado Department of Health codes for DH96 in the third quarter, up from .38-.49 to 1.5-0.5 (two methods of bailing and measuring continue to be used for data collection this year). 3. Both the specific conductance and TDS seem to be down from 1992 forth quarter levels in the spoils well SMW-2. In 1993 Keenesburg also established a replacement well for AMW-1 (drilled in 1987) to monitor any recharge from the A Pit area. The original well was believed to have been misdrilled as it registered "dry" readings for the last five years. However, the new well, drilled within five feet of the original has also come up dry. The Annual Hydrology report needs to reflect this fact and also include a possible explanation for the dry readings to date. The ground water data collected during the last year indicates that the impacts from the mining operation and present ash disposal operation on the hydrologic balance are in line with those impacts predicted in the 1986 Division's Findings document. The Annual Hydrology Report also includes the Annual Vegetation Report as well as satisfying Stipulation Nos. 17, 20, 21, and 23 through 25. Stioulation Nos. 17, 20, 21, 23-25 A mass balance calculation of available spoil has been performed and is included in the report per stipulation requirements. The amount of ash disposed of at the Keenesburg mine was estimated to be 25,060 tons, distributed in both A and B Pits. A Pit was closed and B Pit opened for ash disposal. Fly and bottom ash samples have been collected and analyzed with the analysis included in the report.