Research to More Effectively Manage Critical Ground-Water Basins
Fact Sheet
2008-3037
By: James Nickles
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Abstract
As the regional management agency for two of the most heavily used ground-water basins in California, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) plays a vital role in sheparding the water resources of southern Los Angeles County. WRD is using the results of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) studies to help more effectively manage the Central and West Coast basins in the most efficient, cost-effective way.
In partnership with WRD, the USGS is using the latest research tools to study the geohydrology and geochemistry of the two basins. USGS scientists are:
*Drilling and collecting detailed data from over 40 multiple-well monitoring sites,
*Conducting regional geohydrologic and geochemical analyses,
*Developing and applying a computer simulation model of regional ground-water flow.
USGS science is providing a more detailed understanding of ground-water flow and quality. This research has enabled WRD to more effectively manage the basins. It has helped the District improve the efficiency of its spreading ponds and barrier injection wells, which replenish the aquifers and control seawater intrusion into the ground-water system.
Suggested Citation
Nickles, J., 2008, Research to More Effectively Manage Critical Ground-Water Basins: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2008-3037, 1 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20083037.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Research to More Effectively Manage Critical Ground-Water Basins |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2008-3037 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20083037 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Contributing office(s) | California Water Science Center, Cooperative Water Program |
| Description | 1 p. |