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Annual Water Report <br />1994 <br />Apex #2 Mine <br />Permit C-81-011 <br />Surface Water <br />In 1994, the single sediment pond for the entire disturbed area did not discharge;. it <br />only contained water in the spring as a result of snowmelt. All disturbed area is <br />channeled into the sediment pond except for a small exemption area of less than 0.1 <br />acre located at the reclaimed office area. The sediment pond discharge is permitted <br />with the Colorado Department of Health as NPDES Permit # 000036668. During 1994, <br />the sediment pond did not discharge. Quarterly DMR forms are attached for the year. <br />Quarterly sediment pond inspections revealed no problems with functionality of the <br />pond. <br />Trout Creek, the perennial stream located adjacent to the reclaimed yard area, was <br />tested quarterly for pH, Specific conductance, temperature and flow. These results are <br />also attached for above and below the minesite. The results for 1994 show normal <br />quality conditions, although flows were somewhat less than normal due to the dry <br />summer. <br />All portal seals are intact and do not show any signs of seepage or other problems. <br />The mine or its reclamation has not had any adverse effect on the prevailing hydrologic <br />balance. <br />Ground Water <br />There are no monitoring wells in the permit area or in the surrounding area. The mine <br />has not affected the prevailing groundwater conditions and it is not expected that the <br />reclaimed site will affect any local groundwater in the future. <br />