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EASTSIDE MINE Summary of 1994 Water Monitoring Extent of Mining Limited mining was accomplished in 1994. The entries of the Eastside Mine are advanced to a total of 1900 feet. Two entries are being driven on the strike. Flow and Field Parameters The flow and field parameters of the Harvey Gap Outlet above and below the mine continue to demonstrate the seasonal discharges from the Harvey Gap Reservoir. No significant deviations from the 1985- 1993 data are noted. Field conductivity readings for November and December at the Harvey Gap Outlet-Below Mine appear to be low. The December lab conductivity for the same sampling point is 859. The field conductivity for the Harvey gap Outlet-Above Mine are 700 and 590 for November and December respectively. From this data it has been determined that the Harvey Gap Outlet-Below Mine conductivity data for November and December is not accurate. Chemical Parameters The chemical parameter results of the Harvey Gap Outlet above the mine and below the mine generally fall within the ranges established 1985-1993. The conductivity, pH, alkalinity, dissolved solids, SAR, cations, magnesium, sodium, bicarbonate, and sulfate compare favorably with the established ranges for the nine years of sampling. The values below the mine for 1994 are well within the established levels for pH, conductivity, sodium and sulfate. There appears to be seasonal variations; lower values during the warm months and higher values during the cold months, The fluctuations could be due to the rising water level of the reservoir after the water level was drained to base level during the irrigation seasons. The 1994 mine water discharge results are quite similar to those for 1987-1993. This would be expected due to the minimal advancement of the entries. Impacts on Surface and Ground Water No discharge has occurred from sediment pond SP-1.