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How do I purchase a lot at Canyon Springs Preserve? |
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To purchase a lot, find the desired lot on the plat map, "View More Info" about the lot and use the provided information on the "Contact Us" page. If you have any further questions please feel free to call or e-mail us at any time!
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What type of sanitary sewer treatment and disposal is used in Canyon Springs Preserve? |
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Because our housing development is located in an environmentally sensitive area, and lies directly above the Madison Aquifer, which is the main water supply for the City of Rapid City, we had to ensure a safe and responsible means of sanitary sewer treatment and disposal. This is why we are excited to introduce to you and be the first to use the Aqua Safe sewer systems.
Aqua Safe is an advanced aerobic wastewater treatment system that will be used for every home built in Canyon Springs Preserve. The Aqua Safe series of advanced aerobic treatments are designed to treat domestic wastewater from residential homes, multiple homes or light commercial applications. The wastewater is treated with the patented Aqua Safe process and the highly treated effluent is disposed of per state regulations by multiple disposal applications. In our case, individual systems are connected to common drain fields located in the common areas throughout the development.
By the installation of Aqua Safe systems at any residential home the chemical and nutrient concentration of the water/effluent leaving each dwelling is substantially reduced to approximately 98.6% pure. Aqua Safe was extensively testes according to requirements listed in A.N.S.I./N.S.F. Standard #40 and is listed by NSF as meeting or exceeding Class 1 effluent requirements.
The Aqua Safe Systems discharge at concentration levels significantly lower than currently being discharged to Rapid Creek from the Rapid City Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Specifically, the WWPT reported a discharge concentration of approximately 10mg/L CBOD and 10 mg/L TSS during the second week of April 2006. The 30 day average of discharge from the proposed secondary treatment unit is reported as 2.4 mg/L CBOD and 2.1 mg/L TSS (Baylor University, full report as attached) The current EPA maximum for discharge to Rapid Creek is 30 mg/L CBOD and 30 mg/L TSS.
For more information on Aqua Safe Systems please feel free to contact us at any time!
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Is there a Home Owner Association in Canyon Springs Preserve? |
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Canyon Springs Preserve has filed all the necessary applications with the Pennington County for the road, water and sanitary districts, as well as the formation of Canyon Springs Preserve Homeowner’s Association.
Canyon Springs Preserve, LLC. will maintain the roads, water and sanitary systems until such time as HOA Boards are formed and activated for each entity. The current HOA fees of 125.00 will be subject to individual district analysis and adjustment when each entity is formed.
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What are HOA fees and what do they consist of? |
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As a homeowner in Canyon Springs, the association dues in the amount of 125.00 per month plus applicable taxes are payable on the 1st of every month. You will be billed approximately 7-10 days before the due date. Homeowner Association Dues are made up of the following monthly rates:
Road Maintenance $25.00,
Water $50.00,
Trash Pick-up $25.00, Sewer $25.00,
These dues include but are not limited to: individual residential water usage, maintenance of water distribution system, weekly trash pick up at each residence, 24 hour monitoring of waste water treatment systems, bi-annual inspection of waste water treatment systems, maintenance and care of community drain fields, yearly maintenance of roads and asphalt, snow removal on main driving surfaces, maintenance and care of common areas, and monthly billing for the above services.
Canyon Springs Preserve has filed applications with the Pennington County for the road, water and sanitary district, as well as the formation of Canyon Springs Preserve Homeowner’s Association. Canyon Springs Preserve, LLC. will maintain the roads, water and sanitary systems until such time as Boards are formed and activated for each entity.
The current amount of 125.00 will be subject to individual district analysis and adjustment when each entity is formed.
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How long do I have before I have to build a house after purchasing a lot in Canyon Springs Preserve? |
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We would like to see homes built whitin 3 years of lot purchase, however we are flexible and are willing to work with our clients to accomodate their needs.
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Where does the water supply source come from for Canyon Springs Preserve? |
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Canyon Springs Preserve is served by a central water system, which is presently owned and operated by the developer. The developer plans to retain ownership of the system, and to act as the system owner/operator under the name, Canyon Springs Preserve, LLC. The water supply source comes from two wells drilled into the Madison Aquifer. At this time one of the wells has been completed. The other well shall be completed as warranted by the growth of the subdivision. The system components shall include one 245,250 gallon storage reservoir; gravity feed water distribution system and associated water treatment and distribution equipment. The higher lots shall have the water pressure boosted by a pumping station to maintain adequate pressure for domestic and fire flows.
The Canyon Springs Preserve water system meets the definition of a Public Water Supply (PWS) because more than 15 residences and/or 25 people will be served. South Dakota Drinking Water Standards require that new public water supplies obtain a certificate of approval from the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), which has been obtained.
Well yield must meet a peak 24-hour demand of 54,609 gallons per day, or 39.92 gallons per minute, (gpm). The driller’s report for the existing well indicated a yield of over 200 gpm during well development. The current well pump is designed to supply approximately 129 gpm. The current well yield and pump production is satisfactory for 87 lots at full build out. However, an additional Madison well has been planned and permitted for the development. The well yield and pump production will be satisfactory for the entire 87 lots when the additional well is put into service.
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