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Show Water Board Source of Funds for Many Projects A familiar scenario at monthly meetings of the Utah Board of Water Resources is an application by a small incorporated city or town seeking money from the states Cities Water Loan Fund, generally between $100,00 and $500,000 or more, to upgrade a culinary water system. legislative appropriation that is available next July or for monies from repayments to the fund from projects already on line. Quin T. Shepherd, Delta, member of the of Water Board Resources represents system is outdated and not up to culinary standards. Or the city or town needs a larger water storage reservoir, water treatment facilities are required, a new well must be drilled to increase the water supply, or an old well needs repairs. Perhaps badly leaking 40 to water water who Millard, planners improvement and replacement. likely than not, the citys or towns population is growing rapidly, but sup- plies and an unacceptale health rating stop new home contruction and water service extension. Currently, the entire Cities Water Loan Fund, a program created in to 1975, is committed numerous projects in the com- munities. New approvals for any up queue districts, special service districts. When the Board accepts an application, the project is thoroughly by the investigated of Water Division Resources, Utah Department of Natural Resources and Energy. The Division also reviews the project design and construction. monitors Loans historically have been interest-free- , but the Board now considers interest rates up to five percent on current and future projects. Cities and towns are expected to share in construction and because legislators, pipelines And need more states smaller adboard The ministrates the fund for use by incorporated water municipalities, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, and Wayne Counties, says the logjam of approved projects waiting for funding is ample proof that the fund has become one of the most beneficial and useful water resource development funds in the state. The success of the fund clearly is compliment to the foresight of Typically, the water inadequate water receive $1 million last year. And it will get $3 million for the 1982-8- 3 fiscal year that starts July 1. without what has been accomplished so far the water problems of many small communities could go largely unsolved. Since the fund started, it has received $13,179,000 in state legislative appropriations and over $2,037,000 in repayments from loans. Funds have been authorized for more than 100 projects in 24 separate counties. The fund started with a $2 million appropriation for fiscal the states 1974-7- 5 fund water The year. costs nonvoted revenue bonds are offered to the Board, the communities Aurora, requested $220,000, and the Austin Community Special Service District in Sevier County has been authorized $144,200. And Delta recently was authorized $292,000 to repayments on loans and redistribute that money newly-approve- d projects. Loans to communities are secured through general obligation bonds and voted or nonvoted If bonds. renvenue ack- Shepherd that the "The Magic of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss," a new, illustrated brochure eight-pag- e on how and when to use this valuable soil amendment is now available from the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Information Bureau. numerous requests for the Cities Water Loan Fund will continue as more and more communities seek to upgrade their water systems. More communities are becoming interested in systems that distribute water for The brochure two-col- irrigation sphagnum peat moss grows and is harvested, how to shop for it, and how it can provide a hea- lthier growing medium for lawns, gardens, shrubs, trees and house plants. To obtain a free copy of this colorful, informative brochure simply write: Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Information, Room 634, Empire State Building. New York. NY 000 1. (MWM SfSafiQgg $1 FENCING 1x6x6 20c bf 6' Steel Posts y 39" High j Fencing 2X4 Or 2X6 . . .$2.19 ea $68.00 Roll 8C B.F. Any Length 1 12 Plywood, CDX Sheet 58 Plywood, CDX - ROOFING - 2x6x8 Fir, MADE TO ORDER FITTINGS Valley center pivots PVC PLASTIC IRRIGATION PIPE & 1 y 29, 1982 Any Color 896-607- 9 Checkout our vieekk special at . . . GURO Point. Between HaVf'oJav X. Hours: 8:30 DESIGN Supplement to the Salina Sun $ 1 AOJtfistr I LUiSER CD. INC. & ) sq. Sale Ends May AND Thursday, April Year Any Length SNYDER IRRIGATION S, $8.65 sheet $1.85 .59c Galvenized Corrugated Steel. Lin. Ft. DISTRIBUTED BY: SYSTEM ENGINEERING 15 $2335 Aluminum Tube Pumps & Panels Accessories Irrigation Nelson Big Guns Gun Carts AGRI-SERVICE- Grade Shingles 235, Owens Corning FITTINGS WE ALSO CARRY A COMPLETE LINE OF AGRICULTURAL IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES TO MEET CUSTOMER NEEDS. Gun Stands Rain Bird ex- plains the importance of soil conditioning, describes how lawn and garden use in place of culinary water too, comin especially munities where the culinary water supply is fully developed. The increasing cost of developing water is a tough problem facing Red- to come. Brochure For Home Gardeners nowledges, as do other members of the board, mond in Sevier County are using $543,000. Requests from Sanpete County currently under study are the Axtell Special Service District for $100,000; Manti, $175,000; Mount Pleasant, and Moroni, $50,000; range up to 18 years help pay for a project to upgrade the towns culinary water system. Elsinore, Koosharem, and years. The fund is designed to recieve to are board in the future. As for the past, Shepherd applauds the creation of the Cities Water Loan Fund in 1975 as a significant and wise effort that will help the states water needs for has County the communities and Also Lynndyl in Millard required to give notice of the action to all water users. And if there is significant opposition to the proposal, a bond election is required. Applications to the Cities Water Loan Fund are made through one of the eight members of the board who represent a number of counties. Kanosh, Leamington, Meadow and Fillmore in Millard County are using $446,800 of the fund. Guninson, Centerfield, Manti, Fairview, Spring City, and Sterling in Sanpete County are using $765,700 from the Cities Water Loan Fund. And and repayment periods $411,000. & Gunnison Valley News - Salira 5:30 Mon. - Sat. Page 5 |