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2003 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
13. | PROJECT: | Blackwillow Water Supply | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II-Hold |
| SPONSOR: | Blackwillow Subdivision |
| LOCATION: | Hot Springs County |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level I |
8 |
1995 |
I |
$25,000 |
1996 |
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Level II |
15 |
1996 |
I |
Hold |
1998 |
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Level II |
82 |
1998 |
I |
Hold |
2000 |
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Level II |
36 |
2000 |
I |
Hold* |
2002 |
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| *A block appropriation of $15,000 was made for all hold projects. |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Blackwillow subdivision is located northeast of Thermopolis. There are 16 existing homes in the
subdivision and surrounding area; all are on individual wells. The wells produce small quantities
of poor quality water. Some residents have individual water treatment systems or haul water. In
1994, the sponsor requested assistance from the WWDC to complete a Level I study to determine
their options for securing a good quality water supply.
The Level I study was completed by BRS Inc. in 1995. The Level I study delineated a possible
service area, defined water supply alternatives, and recommended a preferred alternative.
Preliminary designs and cost estimates were developed for the preferred alternative. The study
determined that there are other lands suitable for development in the area with similar problems
and the cost to the existing 16 homeowners would exceed $125.00 per month unless additional
users could be brought into a district. The subdivision has elected not to pursue further study at
this time pending formation of a water district.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The Commission recommends that the project be retained on Level II-Hold status.
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