Ground-water-level data for the Albuquerque-Belen Basin, New Mexico, through water year 1985
Open-File Report
87-116
By: G.E. Kues
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Abstract
The Albuquerque-Belen Basin is in north-central New Mexico and is approximately 100 mi long and 25 to 40 mi wide. The only perennial stream in the area, the southward-flowing Rio Grande, approximately bisects the basin. Groundwater is the only source used to obtain drinking-water supplies. The basin 's population increased more than 100% from 1960 to 1980. In 1980, 72% of the population was concentrated in the north-central part of the basin in and around the city of Albuquerque. Increases in population caused increases in water demand and groundwater pumpage. A network of wells was selected between April 1982 and September 1983 to monitor changes in groundwater levels. (USGS)
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Kues, G., 1987, Ground-water-level data for the Albuquerque-Belen Basin, New Mexico, through water year 1985: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 87-116, vi, 51 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr87116.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Ground-water-level data for the Albuquerque-Belen Basin, New Mexico, through water year 1985 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 87-116 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr87116 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | vi, 51 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |