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' 6. The Anima • ver is located about 700• et south of <br />' the site. Ponds are in place to intercept drainage <br />from the landfill No. 2 site before it reaches the <br />Animas River. <br />' In June, 1975 the San Juan Regional Planning Commission ha.d a land <br />use inventory completed for that portion of San Juan Country that <br />includes Silverton and the immediate vicinity of Silverton. Land <br />use within this study area is depicted on a Base Map, and shows <br />ownership (public and private) of lands as well as present; use of <br />lands near Silverton. The landfill site discussed herein is shown <br />' on the Base Map, as well as adjacent lands. For additionzil <br />information, the reader is referred to the "Domestic Services <br />Improvement Plan and Land Use Inventory for the Town of S:~lverton". <br />Copies are available from the Town, County and Planning Commission. <br />' No major changes have occurred in land use in the area si~lce 1975, <br />with the exception of tailings ponds shown herein. <br />' Alternate Locations. Due to the topography of San Juan C~~unty and, <br />particu ar y, the area near Silverton, suitable landfill sites are <br />extremely hard to identify. The terrain dictates the use of existing <br />' valleys or available areas that are not located on steep slopes. <br />Lack of cover material negates attempts to utilize valleys and draws. <br />Flood plains and possible pollution of surface streams inhibits <br />utilization of valley areas. Private property is generally not <br />available. <br />No alterate locations were identified. The Town and County are <br />' presently in such a position that utilization of inactive tailings <br />ponds provide a unique solution and virtually the only suitable <br />areas considering access, drainage, haul distance and cover material. <br />Service Area. The landfill will serve all inhabited areas of San <br />Juan County which include: <br />' Town of Silverton <br />Chattanooga <br />South Mineral Camp Ground (U.S.F.S.) <br />' Molas Lake <br />Howardsville <br />~ ' Other isolated dwellings or businesses located within the perimeter <br />defined above also contribute to the landfill. No count of these <br />dwellings is available, but we feel the annual volume co~ltribution <br />' can be considered insignificant. <br />As can be seen by the map on page 6, the landfill site is centrally <br />located with reference to the volume of wastes generated within the <br />' perimeter of the service area. In addition, the location is excellent <br />aesthetically because it is out of view of the general public. <br />Prevailing winds are to the northeast, therefore should any material <br />' happen to blow out of the site it will not be conveyed toward any <br />roadway or inhabited area. <br /> <br />i <br />-4- <br />