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Geraghty& Miller, Inc. 2 A multitude of factors must be considered in the develop- ment of a water system of this magnitude. Many of these fac- tors should be considered in pre -engineering studies before the county commits itself to the considerable expense of well construction and system engineering. Geraghty & Miller, Inc., proposes to undertake this investigation of ground -water resour- ces in the area as part of these pre -engineering studies. In developing large -capacity ground -water supplies, the source and volume of water potentially available for long-term use are important. Thus, recharge available from precipitation and perennial surface -water sources in an area are critical. o However, water quality is equally important in developing a reliable potable water source, so the quality of surface water, and the presence of potential ground -water contamination sour- ces must be considered. These factors all contribute to re- gional ground -water quality. Geology and hydrology in the vicinity of proposed well• sites influence the design and construction of wells and well fields. Further, well and well -field construction and well - water quality will affect the planning and engineering of the treatment plant and distribution system. The impact of such a large diversion on adjacent users must be considered. rx DEC 6 1978 ! j