There is still concern regarding the use of the geothermal resource and the impact of established uses on the aquifer. This transfer case has been pending for several years. Numerous attempts have been made to resolve all disputes without a court trial. The pipeline company could supply the affected parties with water in excess of their current water rights and eliminate the need for the use of their wells, further reducing the impact on the aquifer. Following the recreational use and depletion of the available heat of the Town's discharge water, geothermal water could be discharged into the San Juan River.
Negotiations are currently underway on the above proposal.
Public awareness regarding geothermal issues will continue to impact the operation of the geothermal system. The Town is a participant in a Geothermal Advisory Committee, formed to resolve issues among geothermal users. The Town will continue to work with other geothermal users to resolve concerns regarding the geothermal aquifer and the geothermal resource. The geothermal system is presently completing various summer maintenance tasks and preparing for the upcoming heating season. Service connections for new customers will be completed during the month of August.