2013-08-19_INSPECTION - M2002020

• Permit No: M2002020
• IBM Index Class Name: INSPECTION
• Doc Date: 8/19/2013
• Doc Name: Response
• From: City of Greeley
• To: DRMS
• Inspection Date: 7/24/2013
• Email Name: PSH
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
August 13, 2013
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Greeley's Efforts to Mitigate Potential Impacts to Rodman Wells
Even though Greeley believes that the actual causes of any water level fluctuations in the
Rodman wells are not proven, it nevertheless has already taken multiple steps to mitigate its
potential impacts. Greeley arranged, at its expense, for a pump test of Well No. 1 on June 24,
2013. As partially noted in the Inspection Report, Greeley has also paid for the reconditioning of
and pump and pressure tank replacement at Well No. 1, that well's connection to the Rodman
irrigation system, replacement of a new pump at Well No. 2, and installation of new electrical
wiring in the pump house. Greeley agreed to make these payments on June 10, 2013 and,
together with Mr. Rodman, solicited well service providers to perform the work.
Unfortunately, well service providers who committed to installing a new pump did not show up
or would not schedule a time because they did not consider the situation an emergency. The new
pump and pressure tank installation did take place on July 11, 2013. At the time, Greeley stated
that it would take additional steps if operation of the second well in conjunction with the first
well would not provide an adequate supply. In the meantime, Greeley arranged for the irrigation
of a portion of the Rodman property during the weeks of June 24 and July 1, 2013 from a water
truck (access limitations did not permit irrigation of all land via truck).
Greeley's Additional Contacts with the Rodmans and Additional Mitigation Stens
Greeley's ongoing contacts with the Rodmans have continued since DRMS conducted its site
inspection on Jul �ntinuous 'At a meeting on July 31, 2013, Greeley agreed to provide to Mr.
Rodman a cistern storage and delivery of water for irrigation, and to pay for
its connection to the irrigation system. Greeley had the cistern delivered to the property on
August 1, 2013. The cistern was connected to the irrigation system on August 6, 2013. Greeley
partially filled the tank with water from a water truck paid for by Greeley (the remainder tilled
by Rodman well water). The cistern tank will likely be used for the remainder of the 2013
irrigation season.
At the July 31 meeting, Greeley also agreed to initiate borehole drilling to evaluate the potential
for a deeper well on the property. Depending upon the results of the borehole drilling, Greeley
will consider paying for the deepening of one or both wells on the Rodman property (or their
replacement with a deeper well). Greeley will also consider other alternatives to mitigate the
potential temporary effects of its mining activities on the 25`h Avenue Site should the drilling
results suggest that a deeper well would result in no material addition to the well water supplies.
Drilling will take place on August 15, 2013.
Greeley and all of the Rodmans have scheduled an additional meeting on September 16
(scheduled to accommodate everyone) to discuss the results of the drilling, effect of mitigation
steps to date, and potential additional mitigation steps.
Response to Inspection Report
Greeley believes that the numerous additional facts provided in this response demonstrate that
Greeley has actively implemented its approved Mining Impact Mitigation Plan. In other words,
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