WELL WELL WELL

On February 24 a post was entered here reminding our friends to ask their questions regarding the status of the wells that feed our lake. Several minutes was devoted to this subject at our March 4 H.O.A. meeting.

Our Association Vice President, and Land Manager, addressed the concerns of residents and has given us the following: We have four wells that have been drilled for the purpose of water replenishment. One well is "on line" and pumping. It is currently pumping "all" the water necessary to replace only that water used for irrigation. That well is doing the job that needs to be done at this time. Mr. Hasty reported n regard to this well that:

"P-1 is operational full time and is at times pumping MORE than is being used as irrigation and thus meets our current demand needs."

Of the three other wells two can be put on line when and if needed. There is no immediate need to put these wells into operation. The last well is at a depth where it is in a salty base and that condition leaves its readiness in a questionable state. Mr Hasty stated on this subject that:

"P-2, P-3, and P-4 can be placed in service if needed, but with caution. If the salt concentration in our system climbs over 250, the water use permit prevents using all wells until it falls below 200. This effectively eliminates the use of P-2 and P-4 as their salt contents are both approaching our 250 threshold."

This is our understanding and it is shared with neighbors and friends based on what we learned at the meeting, and with conversation with Mr. Hasty. The Land Manager was well prepared on this subject and he answered questions as presented. It was an informative report. In the end nobody found the need to say: "Go Jump in the Lake."