[SUMMARY OF FINAL SUBMITTED VERSION]


SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF WATER DIVERSION AND USE FOR 2016

Primary Owner: SOPER COMPANY
Statement Number: S021673
Date Submitted: 03/28/2017
1. Water is used under
Riparian Claim
Other: Water holes on Company property for logging, dust abatement on company roads
2. Year diversion commenced 2003
3. Purpose of Use
Dust Control Company lands, Yuba and Plumas Counties
4. Changes in Method of Diversion
No changes in diversion method. Water is pumped into a 4,000-gallon capacity water truck tank and then spread on Soper Company logging roads on Soper Company lands and easement roads as required by the California Forest Practices Act for dust control during logging operations on company lands. 
Special Use Categories
C1. Are you using any water diverted under this right for the cultivation of cannabis? No
5-6. Maximum Rate of Diversion for each Month and Amount of Water Diverted and Used
Month Rate of diversion
(GPD)
Amount directly diverted
(Acre-Feet)
Amount diverted or
collected to storage
(Acre-Feet)
Amount beneficially used
(Acre-Feet)
January 0 0 0 0
February 0 0 0 0
March 0 0 0 0
April 933 0.01 0 0.01
May 3066 0.28 0 0.28
June 9467 0.87 0 0.87
July 10933 1 0 1
August 12533 1.15 0 1.15
September    20667 1.9 0 1.9
October 1867 0.17 0 0.17
November 0 0 0 0
December 0 0 0 0
Total   5.38 0 5.38
Type of Diversion Direct Diversion Only
Comments
Water Transfers
6d. Water transfered No
6e. Quantity transfered (Acre-Feet)
6f. Dates which transfer occurred / to /
6g. Transfer approved by
Water Supply Contracts
6h. Water supply contract No
6i. Contract with
6j. Other provider
6k. Contract number
6l. Source from which contract water was diverted
6m. Point of diversion same as identified water right
6n. Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to divert under this contract
6o. Amount (Acre-Feet) authorized to be diverted in 2016
6p. Amount (Acre-Feet) projected for 2017
6q. Exchange or settlement of prior rights
6r. All monthly reported diversion claimed under the prior rights
6s. Amount (Acre-Feet) of reported diversion solely under contract
7. Water Diversion Measurement
a. Required to measure as of the date this report is submitted No
b. Is diversion measured? Yes
c. An alternative compliance plan was submitted to the division of water rights on
d. A request for additional time was submitted to the division of water rights on
Measurement ID numberM001601
This Device/Method was used to measure water during the current reporting period
M1. Briefly describe the measurement device or methodMeasurement is by volume of tank truck (4,000 gal). Each tank load is counted.
M2. NicknameThe Pump
M3. Type of device / methodOther: Actual volume of water to fill tank
M4. Device makeN/A, Pump on Kenworth Truck
M5. Serial numberN/A
M6. Model numberN/A
M7. Approximate date of installation
M8. Additional infoThe Soper Company water truck has been in use for well over fifteen years. The tank volume has remained constant.
M9. Approximate date the measuring device was last calibrated or the measurement method was updated
M10. Estimated accuracy of measurement100%
M11. Description of calibration methodTank on truck is filled to top by pump mounted on rear of truck. Tank holds 4,000 gallons of water.
M12. Describe the maintenance schedule for the device/methodPump motor and parts inspected several times a year to ensure they are running efficiently.
Information for the person who last calibrated the device or designed the measurement method
M13. NameGary Ellis
M14. Phone number530-675-2343
M15. Email
M16. Qualifications of the individualOther
M17. License number and type for the qualified individual above and/or any other relevant explanationN/A
M18. Type of data recorder device / method
M19. Data recorder device make
M20. Data recorder serial number
M21. Data recorder model number
M22. Data recorder units of measurement
M23. Frequency of data recording
M24. Additional data recorder info
M25. I am required to report my diversion or storage data by telemetry as of the date this report is submitted
M26. I report my diversion or storage date by telemetry to the following website
M27. I have attached additional information on the method I used to calculate the volume of water
M28. Describe any documents related to this measurement device or method that are attached to this water use report
8. Conservation of Water
a. Are you now employing water conservation efforts? Yes
Describe any water conservation efforts you have initiated Water used only as necessary to abate dust on logging roads as required by the California Forest Practices Act.
b. Amount of water conserved 0
I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due to conservation efforts.
9. Water Quality and Wastewater Reclamation
a. Are you now or have you been using reclaimed water from a wastewater treatment facility, desalination facility, or water polluted by waste to a degree which unreasonably affects such water for other beneficial causes? No
b. Amount of reduced diversion
Type of substitute water supply
Amount of substitute water supply used
I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due to the use of a substitute water supply
10. Conjuctive Use of Surface Water and Groundwater
a. Are you now using groundwater in lieu of surface water? No
b. Amount of groundwater used
I have data to support the above surface water use reductions due to the use of groundwater.
Additional Remarks
This water right is used to report useage of water for dust abatement required by the California Forest Practices Act for logging roads. The water is drawn from various sources on Soper Company lands for use on Company roads located on those lands and easements accessing those lands as required to comply with the law. 
Attachments
File Name Description Size
No Attachments
Contact Information of the Person Submitting the Form
First Name William
Last Name Apger
Relation to Water Right Diverter of Record
The information in the report is true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief Yes