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1996 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Project Reports
70. | PROJECT: | Salt Creek Water Supply | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | New Application |
| SPONSOR: | Salt Creek Water District |
| LOCATION: | Weston County |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Salt Creek Water District has a population is 510, with 172 taps in
the community. Water use is domestic, commercial and stock. The
district now purchases water from a private artesian Madison well. The
district is served by a transit pipeline with numerous leaks. The well
source is inadequate during periods of heavy usage. Watering restrictions
are required, and the supply can be interrupted at the discretion
of the well owner. Since the source is privately owned, the district is
concerned about rate increases and restrictive contracts. The system
currently has only one source and no storage tank. The private well
could serve as a backup source if a new well were developed. There is
also the potential to extend the water system to serve an additional 20
users in the Lookout Mountain subdivision. Several other entities,
including a feedlot, stock water taps and ranch houses are served
through the Salt Creek lines. This additional use may be the equivalent
of 50-60 taps.
The recommended appropriation will be used to examine alternative water
supply sources (including a Madison well), determine a feasible service
area, evaluate the condition and operation of the existing system,
prioritize recommended improvements, and develop conceptual plans and
cost estimates.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The Commission recommends that the project be incorporated into the New
Development Program at Level I status with a budget of $100,000.
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