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Mr. Harder detailed additional scenarios. He opined, “this is quite
a bit of loss.”

In conclusion, Mr. Harder recommended accounting for these
water losses in the water budget to make it an accurate
accounting of the water in the basin. Basin losses are very
sensitive to the volume of recharge and the location and pump
rate of downgradient production wells.

Harder detailed his recommended use of the calibrated numerical
model on an annual basis. He also pointed out that the Basin is
bifurcated, and each side is hydrologically distinct, but one side
affects the other. How to handle pumping from outside the basin
should also be considered when incorporating into the water
budget.
Mr. Harder fielded questions from the Committee members
regarding the details of the models. Chairman Vela suggested
reviewing the draft report, and providing comments to the
Engineer. It will return to the Committee in final form. Mr. Harder
pointed out a protocol for addressing losses in the future should
be identified.

D. Presentation of Production and Allowable Extractions through February
2018

Recommendation: No recommendation.

Engineer Blandon introduced the new topic and discussed the
production numbers of the appropriators and transfers of
overlying water rights for each agency, amount of water spread,
and total actual production.

Chairman Vela asked about showing the transfers from overlyers
to appropriators. Mr. Blandon noted that carryover at the end of
the year will need to be adjusted on the books. Mr. Jaggers added
that once the resolutions are reviewed, there will be more focus
on how this will be reported.

E. Consideration of a Change in the Rate of Professional Fees for Legal
Expenses Charged by Alvarado Smith

Recommendation: That the Watermaster Committee members
approve the rate adjustment of $10/hour, resulting in a rate of
$275/hour for general counsel activities and $285/hour for
litigation activities.

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