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3. The necessary additional water can "be supplied from Lake Mead through the water supply and treatment facilities of the Basic Magnesium Plant and that method of supply is economically feasible. RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations are set forth for your c ons i derati on: 1. That a water district encompassing the Las Vegas Artesian Basin he established. 2. That the authorities of the district limit the amount of water taken from the Artesian Basin in a manner which will insure that the annual amount withdrawn will not exceed the amount of aquifer recharge. 3. That officials of the district institute a complete and comprehensive study of the possibilities of using water obtained from Lake Mead through the facilities now owned by the Basic Magnesium Plant for the purpose of supplying the additional water required by the Valley. Respectfully submitted, CROCKER and RYAN - 9-
