Legal Notice of Public Hearing for

Water System Improvement Project

Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District

Crestone, Colorado

Date: 05/21/2025

Time: 09:00 AM

Location: Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District

Address: 57 Baca Grant Way S,

Crestone, Colorado 81131

Topic: Water System Improvement Project

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A public hearing will be conducted for informing citizens and soliciting public input, written or oral, regarding the Water Treatment System Improvements Needs Assessment (PNA) and Categorical Exclusion (CatEx).  The  PNA  is  a  report  detailing  the  project  as  proposed,  including   project necessity, alternatives, and components. The PNA also describes how the project is being funded. The reports are being submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to qualify Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District for a State Revolving Fund Loan, in the amount of $750,000.

The project includes installation of a bulk water fill station, modifications to increase treated water pumping capacity at Well 17 & 18, and rehabilitation of the Mobile Home Estates Well, tank and treatment facility. The project is estimated to cost $1.5 million. Base rate increases related to this project are estimated to total $2 or less.

Copies of the PNA and CatEx (if applicable), and all relevant documants are available for public review prior to the Public Hearing at the following location:

Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District,

57 Baca Grant Way S. Crestone, Colorado 81131

The point of contact for the Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District is

the District Manager, 719-256-4310 or Element Engineering, 303-378-2969.

Posted 04/03/2025

Updated 04/09/2025