The Colorado Division of Water Resources required that subdivisions created after 1972 had to replace a portion of water used from their wells each year by putting that water (augmentation) back into the area water supply. The three reservoirs located along Highway 73 near the main entrance to Evergreen Meadows were created for that reason.
They hold enough required water for each household well drilled in Evergreen Meadows Units 8, 9, and 10 and Unit 5 in Evergreen Highlands. Because these units were platted after 1972, they are subject to the above mandate. If our reservoirs are not in compliance with the Colorado Division of Water Resources, then our wells might be shut down.