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was absorbed into the alluvium within 200 yards of the source contributing very little to <br /> surface flow. The seep is valuable for livestock and wildlife watering. <br /> Spring #18: Parras Canyon (Table 8). The Parras Canyon spring originates from the <br /> interface of shale and sandstone measuring from less than 1 to 8 gpm. During the August <br /> sampling, flow was measured at 50 gpm, however, localized thunderstorms were <br /> contributing to surface runoff in the upper reaches of the canyon. Conductivity and pH <br /> ranged from 420 to 588 and 5.9 to 8.4, respectively. Present use of the spring is livestock <br /> and wildlife watering while contributing little to overall surface flow. <br /> Spring #19: At Middle Fork of Purgatoire (Table 9). Flow originating from <br /> fractured shale and sandstone was measured at less than 1 to 4 gpm on five of the six <br /> months. In all cases the flow was absorbed within 300 yards of the source. Conductivity <br /> ranged from 465 to 889 while pH ranged from 6.6 to 8.2. This seep is utilized for <br /> livestock and wildlife watering while contributing little to surface flow. <br /> Spring # : Santistevan Canyon Flume (Table 10). Quality and Quantity of three <br /> Santistevan Canyon springs were monitored collectively at the flume location placed in <br /> the lower canyon. Flows originating from fractured shales and sandstone were measured <br /> between 15 and 50 gpm. Quality ranged from 504 to 583 conductivity and 6.5 to 8.7 pH. <br /> Current use is livestock and wildlife watering and for aesthetics as the flow creates a <br /> stream running through the ranchette development in the canyon. These springs are a <br /> valuable contribution to surface flow making Santistevan Canyon a perennial stream. <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> With the exception of Santistevan Canyon, water encountered during the survey is <br /> the result of seepage contributing little if any to sustained surface flow. Water originates <br /> from the interfaces of shales, sandstones and minor coal seams not proposed to be mined <br /> by WFC. <br /> Analysis of the water indicates a mineralized condition with varying quality and <br /> quantity, responding directly to amounts of precipitation received in the drainage. <br /> Currently, uses of the water are for livestock and wildlife watering with no irrigation or <br /> domestic supply. <br />