0388,P,dOE PARADISE WATER:AND GAS CO.
P.O. Box 11117
Tahoe Paradise, California 95705
Phone: South Lake' Tahoe '(916) 541-2622
For Hearing Scheduled 10:00 a.m. )
18 June 1973 )
In the Matter of Permits 13526, 13527,)
13528, 13529, 13530 and 14335 )
Issued on Applications 18021, 18030, )
18031, 18038,. 18039 and 19629 )
TAHOE PARADISE WATER AND GAS COMPANY
Permittee
)
)
)
• )
)
7 June 1973
Compliance with Notice
of 17 May 1973
State Water Resources
Control Board
The names of witnesses together with their qualifications are:
1. George C. Baron, President, Tahoe Paradise Water and`Gas Co.
Mr. .Baron was qualified as an expert.wit.ness during the original hear-
ings on the above subject applications. Mr. Baron has been operating:
executive officer of the water company serving as vice-president from`
August 1955 to February 1970 and president since February 1970.
2. Harold S. Prescott, Jr., P.E. Mr. Prescott holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree in Biology from Brown University, a Bachelor of Science`
degree in Civil Engineering, University of California. He is,a regis
tered engineer in the states of ,California, Nevada and Hawaii and has
had experience as a well driller. -He is vice-president of Tahoe.
Paradise Water and Gas Co. and a vice-president of Cal -Pacific Re-*
sources, Inc. He is a member of the National Society of Professional
Engineers, American Water Works.Association,-American Society of Civil '
Engineers and the Water Pollution Control Association.
3. Stanley L. Martin, President and General Manager of Angora
and Gardner Mountain Water Companies. 'Mr. Martin has been part owner
and has been affiliated with Angora and Gardner Mountain Water Compan-
ies. since their inception in 1950. He is also part owner and general
manager of Cave Rock water Company and supervises all operations of
both water companies from physical to financial matters.
' Georg C. Baron
President
Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Co.
Enclosures
A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of
WHITTINGTON OIL CO:, INC. (A UTAH CORPORATION)
LISTED ON PACIFIC COAST STOCK EXCHANGE •
TAHOE PAPADISE WATER ANI) GAS CO.
T.O. Box 11117
Tahoe Paradise, California 95705
Phone: (916) 541-2622
For Hearing Scheduled 10:00 a.m. )
18 June 1973 )
)
In the Matter of Permits 13526, 13527 )
13528, 13539, 13530 and 14335 )
)
Issued on Applications 18021, 18030, )
18031, 18033, 18039 and 19629 )
)
TAHOE PARADISE WATER AND GAS COMPANY )
)
Permittee )
)
7 Jule 1973
Compliance with Notice
of 17 May 1973
State Water Resources
Control Board
The time estimated for the witnesses is as follows:
1. George C. Baron, Opening Statement
2. George C. Baron, Direct Testimony
3. Harold S. Prescott, .Jr., Direct Testimony
4. Stanley G. Martin, Direct Testimony
5. George C. Baron, Closing Statement
6eorgeC. Baron, esi'dent
Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Co.
Enclosures
5 minutes
20 minutes
20 minutes
20 nunutes
Q
10 mirnites
TAHOE PARADISE WATER AND GAS CO.
' P.O. Box 11117
Tahoe Paradise, California 95705
Phone: (916) 541-2622:.
"For Hearing Scheduled 10.:00 a.rn.
"18' June 1973"
In the Matter of Permits' 13527, 13528,
13529, 13530 and 14335
Issued on Applications 18030, 1.8031,
18038, 18039 and 19629 .
TAHOE-PARADISE WATER AND GAS COMPANY
Permittee
7 June 1973
Compliance with Notice
of 17 May 1973
State Water Resources
Control Board
IMPACT STA77:MENT
9
This short statement is in two parts; Part I relating to the positive
aspects of the problem, Part IT to the negative
aspects of the problem.
The, underlying reason for this impact statement is threefold:(1) Diver-
sions and facilities in the above captioned permits have never been accom-
plished. (2) A Petition for a change in Point of Diversion has been filed.
(3) A Petition for a Change in Place of Use has been filed.
PART I
a
The simple mathematical axiom that the whole is equal to the sum of
all its parts has been stated in many ways in many languages throughout
recorded history by philosophers, mathematicians, poets and many others.
The statement that one species only can continuously occupy the same niche
at the same time is now a generally accepted theory.
These two general statements therefore declare that every drop of
water withdrawn for consumptive use has an adverse affect on all down stream
users, people, animals and plants.
EXI-IIBIT B
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
APPLICATION NO.
EXN
FOR IDENTIFICATION
IN EVIDENCE
2
IMPACT STATEMENT (continued)
The phrase "condi mtive use" is used here as no domestic water is
returned to the ground or recycled; but rather: transported out of the water-
shed by the South Tahoe Public Utility District via their export sewer.
Irrigation: of lawns and gardens is only sof minor importance. However,
where sprinkling is•_practiced .it is assumed that excessive irrigation
water is not applied and therefore in all probability 700 of the applied
water is consumed in evapotranspiration.
PART II
An investor owned water utility is,charged by several public agencies
and has a moral responsibility to provide an adequate supply of potable
drinking water to its customers together with reasonable water for fire
suppression.
A
Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Co. ;in; ?articular, is charged by the
Department of Real Estate to seryeach and every lot''. The California
Public Utilities Commission requires substantially the same and sets
requirements under General Order 103 as to quality and quantity. The
Bureau of 'Sanitary t ngineeri.ng, State 'Department of Public Health, also
sets quality and quantity requirements and finally the County of El Dorado
also adds minimum fire flow requirements in addition to domestic require-
ments. These above requirements pertaia, to Angora Water. Company as well.
.The Department of Fish and Game also require certain minimum flows
in the Upper Truckee River before any diversions arc made for domestic or
s
other use.
Therefore, by diverting directly from Lake Tahoe rather than from a
tributary or by wells, the following benefits will accrue to the environment
upstream from the effluent point of Lake Tahoe.
IMPACT .STATDENT (continued)
1. Lake Tahoe is a large reservoir with controlled outflow, therefore,
there will be a negligible effect on the Lal:e.
2. All water .flowing in the Upper Truckee River will be available for
fish and other riverine wild life.
3. While studies have not been run on the effect of maintaining ground
water levels by keening the .full natural flow in the Upper Truckee River,
it is a E.)riori that the ground water table will not he lowered.
4. The effect of pumping from wells. 'on the ground water table in the
subject area is not fully known. In 'other words, cones of depression and
transmissibility have not been studied.. There is a possibility, now that
constmrptive use is the order of the,day, that local ground water. lowering
,
could occur with the resultant loss of phreatophytes. The trees in general
in this area do not have tap roots and a lowered° water table could have
serious local effects. Direct diversion from Lake Tahoe would negate such
a possibility.
5. ':Diversion from Lake Tahoe would he accompl ished by a suitable pipe D�
ZUDO Q
line extending into the .lal.P along to e:'bottom, probably about O- feet to
a depth where suction, by the punps would cause minimum disturbance to the
surface water. Large -screen areas +Tad suction inlets Would be provided
to reduce inflow velocities to a minirp.ir thereby minimizing distrubance
of the benthic organisms and Material s;':
6. Angora Water Company presently leases tide r:i;lit of way
from the U.S.
Forest Service, which willprovide access to the Tahoe Keys system. The
U.S. Forest Service has. stated that it is desirous of having this area kept
clear of trees as it forms the bounclarv.'bet::ween the National Forest and.
private holdings and would afford better control of Federal Lands. The
length of the right of way is about 2400 feet.
;��73
4
IMPACT STATEMENT (continued)
7. The pumping anci water treatment facilities would be constructed on
property now owned by Tahoe Keys Water Company. This area is for all
practical purposes devoid of any vegetation.
CONCLUSION
Exact quantities have not been discussed in this statement, however,
water will be required for a number of thousand families which will
necessitate a number of Wells with reiatively large capacities. Therefore,
it is our considered opinion that potential damage to the environment is
greatly mitigated by direct 'diversion from Lake Tahoe.
cOe
Georg C. Baron ,
Harold S. Prescott, Jr., P.E.
ui
' rhp�a
JUN 12 1973
Water Utility Section
California Public Utilities Commission
350 McAllister Street.
San Francisco, California 94102
Gentlemen
1(
VG'
Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Company
Water Rights Permits
1
The Water Resources Control Board has scheduled a hearing on
six permits held by Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Company for
June 18.
A review of our mailing list for the notice of that hearing
indicates that your agency has not previously been advised that
it has been scheduled.. Inasmuch as Tahoe Paradise is regulated
by your commission, you may wish to make an appearance or submit
material for this hearing.
Please contact my office if you haveany further questions.
Sincerely,
/S/ K. L. Woodward
K. L. Woodward, Chief
Division of Water Rights
Enclosure
d
WGPettit:rsmanarolla
JUN 12 1973
Mr. John Gonzales
Assistant District Engineer
South Tahoe Public Utility District
1275 Meadow Crest Drive
South Lake Tahoe, California 95705
Dear lir. Gonzales:
Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Company
Water Rights Permits
As Mr. Pettit advised you by telephone on June 11, the Water
Resources Control Board has scheduled a hearing on six permits
held by Tahoe Paradise Water and Gas Company.
While reviewing our mailing list for the notice of that hearing,
we noted that South Tahoe Public Utility District was not
furnished a hearing notice. Although your agency may not be
directly involved in this matter, we are forwarding the enclosed
notice of hearing and staff summary for your information and
review.
We realize that this late notice makes it impractical for you to
submit material in advance of the hearing. However, if you wish
to make an appearance at the hearing, please feel free to do so.
If you have any questions, please contact my office.
Sincerely,
/S/ E. L. Woodwar.(
K. L. Woodward, Chief
Division of Water Rights
Enclosure
WGPettit:rsmanarolla
Avir
4-14'
State of California
Memorandum
fo
The Resources Agency
to Wafter Resources Control Board
To Files Date : June 12, 1973
Subject: Application 18021, et al
7g4ee # 4"4 �Jc 144 1
f' a'as moo.
W. G. Pettit
From : Division of Water Rights
During a staff briefing for the hearing scheduled for June 18,
Mr. Robie inquired as to whether or not the Public Utilities Commission and
South Tahoe Public Utility District had been advised of this hearing.
Mr. Robie requested that they be contacted and advised of the hearing in
the event this has not previously been done.
Neither of the agencies were included in the mailing list for the
notice dated May 17. A copy of the notice of hearing and staff summary is
being sent to the Public Utilities Commission by transmittal letter. I
contacted Mr. John Gonzales, Assistant District Engineer of South Tahoe PUD
on the afternoon of June 11 and advised him of the coming hearing. Mr. Gonzales
stated that his agency would like to review the notice of hearing and staff
summary and requested that they be forwarded. Copies are being sent by
transmittal letter.
WGPettit:rsmanarolla
SURNAME
WRCB 129 (2-7s)
\
li-eatateik-
SENDER: Be sure to follow instructions on other side
PLEIFURNISH SERVICE(S) INDICATED BY CHEC•BLOCK(S)
(Additional charges required for these services)
❑Show to whom. date and address Deliver ONLY
where delivered ❑ to addressee
RECEIPT
Received the numbered article described below
REGISTERED N0.
CERTIFIED N0.
179 #3
SIGNATURE OR NAME OF ADDRESSEE (Mase always be filled in)
,IGNATU 0 ADDRESSEE' AGENT
SHOW'WHEREDELIVERED (Only if requested.
INSURED N0.
DATE DELIVERED
lade � Code)
Ps Form 3811 Nov. 1970 e66.18.81277.1
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
18021
PENALTY FOR PRIVA
USE TO AVOID PAYME
OF POSTAGE.
P tmarlc� ofolZelau 1
{ng(OfQce
�IA`I iSNDER INSTRUCTIONS
Print in the space belowpyour(narSre.re6thess iifc7uding ZIP Code.
• If spec. tpiNceta are desredicrecklblock(s) on other side.
• Moisten gumrtaPacii‘t`nd tt,to back of article.
RETURN
TO
State Water Resources Control Board
om 1015, 1416 Ninth Street
—cramento, California 95814
SENDER: Be sure to follow instructions on other side
PLEJFURNISH SERVICE(S) INDICATED BY CHECIc.BLOCK(S)
(Additional charges required for there services)
❑Show to whom, date end address
where delivered
❑Deliver ONLY
to addressee
RECEIPT •
Received the numbered article described below
REGISTERED NO. SIGNATURE OR NAME OF ADDRESSEE (Must always be ftlkd in)
CERTIFIED NO.
/79172
INSURED NO.
SIGNATURE OF ADDRESSEE'S AGENT, IF ANY
DATE DELIVERED SNOW WHERE DELIVERED (Only if requested, and include ZIP Code)
5- -
PS Form 3811 Nov. 1970
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
18021
ENALTY FOR PRIVATE
TO AVOID PAYMENT
OF POSTAGE. $300
/IF "S
US.MAIL
„SENpfR IgS
Print in the space WO/ Voihr name. address. InciydIInq ZIP Code.
• If special services are desired. checkjblockk(S) der other side.
4,
• Moisten au nmeOlends and attach tBlaoback of article.
,► .•gra u•.
RETURN
TO .
AORAMSNEW
State Water Resources Control Board
om 1015, 1416 Ninth Street
cramento, California 95814
SENDER: Be sure fo follow instructions on other side
PL• FURNISH SERVICE(S) INDICATED BY CHEC BLOCK(S)
(Additional charges required for these services:
❑Show to whom. date and address
where delivered
❑Deliver ONLY
to addressee
RECEIPT
Received the numbered article described below
REGISTERED NO. `X SIGNATURE OR NAME OF ADDRESSEE (Muss always be filled in)
CERTIFIED NO.
/77Y 7
INSURED N0.
DATE DELIVERED
r -
SIGNATURE OF ADDRESSEE'S AG .
ztw
SHOW WHERE DEUR D (Only if and snel6de ode)
PS Form 3811 Nov. 1970
U.S. POSTAL SERVI
OFFICIAL BUSINE
18
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE
USE TO AVOID PAYMENT
OF POSTAGE. $300
P. • ark off fmeek
Ui SEOER t41SfRlitYlONS
Print in the space'w your name. addrep5� jnct sUj6o ZIP Code.
ip,• If special servicesdre detairid. ct et k'bloSk(s) on other side.
• Moisten pu'rf, a en�s end�§ttaeCtot1 ck of article.
0 vA f�rp.7 w ......T0
SMVRPM "
State Water Resources Control Board
Room 1015, 1416 Ninth Street
acramento, California 95814
111::
sr RETO N