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Frequently Asked Questions

What does GIS stand for? 

GIS (Geographic Information System) is a computerized mapping system.

What is Leaching? 

Leaching is the process where soluble substances, such as minerals, salts, or pollutants, are dissolved and washed out of a porous solid like soil or rock by a percolating liquid, typically water. This can result in the loss of soil nutrients, contamination of groundwater, or the separation of desired compounds from a solid mixture. 

What is Integrated Decision Support Consumptive Use (IDSCU)? 

Integrated Decision Support Consumptive Use (IDSCU) is an efficient model for computing field & farm consumptive use.

What is a Class B, C, and D Water Allotment Contract? 

Class B, C, and D Water Allotment Contracts are legal documents used to provide augmentation to member wells.

What does “Change of Use” mean? 

In water contracts, a "Change of Use" refers to modifying how an existing water right is used. The new use for the water may differ from what was initially permitted or decreed. 

What are annual assessments? 

Annual assessments are fees paid by well users to Central to allow them to pump wells out-of-priority.

When is the water year? 

The water year is April 1 to March 31 of any given year.

What does water augmentation mean? 

Augmentation Plans are a broad category of water operations designed to increase the supply of water available for beneficial use. Commonly, an augmentation plan authorizes out-of-priority diversions for beneficial use to the extent that a replacement supply of water is made available to substitute for the otherwise diminished amount of water available to supply other water rights. This allows the junior diversion to operate without injury to senior vested water rights. Augmentation plans enable flexibility and maximize water utilization while protecting senior rights in over-appropriated stream systems throughout Colorado.  

Can I call you for a water tap? 

No, Central Colorado Water Conservancy District only augments water for irrigation wells within the District.

Why are your company trucks at my property? 

The state requires Central Colorado Water Conservancy District to check meters 4-times a year.

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