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Utilities
Water - Septic - Electric - Telephone |
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Your Property Is Located in the Country |
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You have the opportunity to be more independent
and have more choices. |
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Property
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General
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My Info |
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You have several options
for water.
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When
you are ready, you can drill
your own private water well.
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Alternatively, you may install a water tank
and have water delivered to your
property. If you only
occasionally visit your
property, this option is the
most feasible.
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INFO
For sewer, it will be necessary
for you to install a septic tank
system on your property within
the county specifications.
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You have several options for
electric power.
If your desire is to be more
independent:
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Generator is a
good economical option.
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Alternative energy is a very
good source in this area, including
solar, wind, or a
combination.
Electricity from traditional electric power lines is another option.
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Cell phone reception is good for
most cell phone services.
T-Mobile, Cricket, and similar
service providers sometimes do
not work well in the San Luis
Valley or in most places in the
Colorado mountains. Check
with your provider.
Traditional telephone lines are
more than a mile away from this
property.
Visit this website for
information on the local
telephone company [traditional
landline service].
Website:
gojade.org |
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If you are planning to use your land for camping, or if you are going to build a cabin and just visit occasionally - or maybe for the summer, you may want to consider using a water storage tank instead of drilling a new water well. This will save you a lot of money and will work just as well - if not better.
Whenever necessary, you can hire someone to deliver a load of water. Water storage tanks may be as low as $250. It would be best to bury the tank below the ground surface to keep the water cool in the summer. To draw the water out, you can use an economical pump that you can purchase at the local hardware store. Check with a hardware store for ideas, prices, and details. |
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Your Water Well Should Not Be Deep |
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Plan on drilling 100-200 feet to be well within the water table.
The map to the left shows the underground water level in this area. According to the map, ground water may be more than 32 feet below the ground surface. This map and information was obtained from the Rio Grande Water Conservation District website.
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Cost of Drilling a Water Well |
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It is difficult to
estimate the exact cost of drilling a
new water well. Several factors
determine cost:
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The company you hire to drill the well.
Prices may vary from $15 to $55 per
foot. (estimated depth 100-200 feet)
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Depth of finished
well.
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Pump and other
hardware used. Like many
things, pumps come in many
varieties, including solar powered.
This is one area where taking the time to research pays huge benefits. Knowledge is the key to success. |
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Based upon existing water
wells in the area and information from
the Rio Grande Water Conservation
District, many water wells in the area
are less than
200 feet
deep. |
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General Colorado Water Well
Information |
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Colorado Has Strict Rules Regarding Water Wells and Their Uses |
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Colorado water law provides for the approval of various types of well permits, depending on the size of the land parcel, the intended use of the water, and the possibility of injury to other water rights. |
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Types
of Water Wells |
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DOMESTIC
WELL PERMITS are generally
available to property owners
who have 35 acres or more.
This permit allows up to
three homes to be served,
allows the irrigation of up
to one acre of lawn and
garden, and allows the
watering of stock. The
maximum legal pumping rate
for these wells is 15
gallons per minute (gpm). |
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HOUSEHOLD-USE-ONLY WELL
PERMITS
(this applies to this property)
are generally available on
tracts of land of less than
35 acres. One of two
provisions regarding the
parcel or lot must be met.
Either the particular tract
of land must have been in
legal existence prior to
June 1, 1972, or if created
after that date, the parcel
must have been granted a
subdivision exemption by the
County Commissioners. In
either case, documentary
proof must be provided with
the well permit application.
Only one home may be served
and no outside use of water
is permitted. The maximum
pumping rate is 15 gpm. |
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STOCK
WATERING WELL PERMITS may
generally be obtained on
parcels of 35 acres or more
and are used for the
watering of livestock on
farms and ranches. These
wells are also limited to 15 gpm. These wells may not be
used to serve stockyards or
feedlots, which are
considered non-exempt
commercial uses. |
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Generally, only one permit will be issued for a single land parcel.
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At last check, the application fee for a new water well permit is $100.00.
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Links for Additional Info
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This property is
located within the Rio Grande River
Basin -- Division 3 |
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COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES -
DIVISION 3
(State
Agency That Issues and Governs Well
Permits in this area) |
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San Luis Valley Office
301 MURPHY DR
PO BOX 269
ALAMOSA CO 81101
719-589-6683 |
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In this area, all you will need is a septic tank and leech field system for your camper, cabin, or home. For prices, check with hardware stores and contractors.
This is one area where taking the time to research pays huge benefits. Knowledge is the key to success. |
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Costilla
County Land Use Office
(County
Agency That Issues and Governs Permits) |
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For Costilla County government specifications requirements, or to ask questions, please
contact: |
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You Have Several Options for Electric Power |
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Generator is a good option if you plan to only occasionally visit your property.
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Alternative energy is a very good source in this area. Alternative energy includes solar, wind, or a combination. Electric companies are installing solar-power plants in the area. Schools, businesses, and the Alamosa hospital are using solar power.
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Traditional power lines is another option. The existing electrical lines are more than a mile from your land. At last check, the electric company charges about $5.00/foot to run the electrical lines. In some cases, you will be charged a minimum fee each month whether you use any power or not.
For more information on this form of electrical power:
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Alternative Green Power Info |
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Colorado Is Emerging As A National Leader In Solar Power |
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As a way to
reduce your
costs (both
initially and
over the
long-term),
consider
exploring the
use of
alternative and
renewal energy
sources such as
generators, wind
or solar systems
for your
electrical
needs.
Both the Federal
government and
the State of
Colorado have
programs to
assist in the
payment of a new
renewal electric
system. The use
of alternative
power source
could save you
money.
Check
with solar and
other
alternative
system dealers
and explore the
Internet for
more
information. |
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A two-kilowatt solar system that meets most of the needs of a highly energy-efficient home should cost $16,000 to $20,000 installed, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. A five-kilowatt system for a more typical home should cost twice that but would eliminate the home’s electricity bills. The lab offers a consumers’ guide to solar power.
In addition to the new federal tax credits, almost every state offers a smorgasbord of incentives, such as property and sales tax exemptions, income-tax credits and deductions, and subsidized loans.
Database of State Incentives
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