AMEX Well Study is 10 Years Old, Do We Need a New Study?
- hollingsheadforcom
- Feb 13, 2024
- 1 min read
During a recent Commissioners meeting where a new subdivision was proposed and approved, several landowners from adjacent properties spoke about their concerns regarding the impact of additional water wells on the area's water table. This is a scenario I see more often than not when a new county subdivision is proposed. As a landowner in Laramie County, I too am concerned about our precious groundwater resources. And as Laramie County continues to grow in the years to come, it should be a major factor when considering new developments.
Each time concerns are raised about the water table; the commissioners reference the AMEC well study commissioned by the State Engineer's Office that was completed in 2014 and is used by the commissioners to set minimum lot sizes requirements. The study identifies the groundwater recharge rates throughout the county and recommends property sizes in each area that ensures groundwater is not overtaxed. I encourage everyone to take a look at the study.
As the study was completed just over 10 years ago, and Laramie County has grown significantly in that time, I wonder if the study should be updated to ensure the current minimum property sizes are still allowing for the groundwater to be recharged. What do you think? Feel free to call, email, or text me.