Conceptual framework and trend analysis of water-level responses to hydrologic stresses, Pahute Mesa–Oasis Valley groundwater basin, Nevada, 1966-2016
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Abstract
This report identifies water-level trends in wells and provides a conceptual framework that explains the hydrologic stresses and factors causing the trends in the Pahute Mesa–Oasis Valley (PMOV) groundwater basin, southern Nevada. Water levels in 79 wells were analyzed for trends between 1966 and 2016. The magnitude and duration of water-level responses to hydrologic stresses were analyzed graphically, statistically, and with water-level models.
The conceptual framework consists of multiple stress-specific conceptual models to explain water-level responses to the following hydrologic stresses: recharge, evapotranspiration, pumping, nuclear testing, and wellbore equilibration. Dominant hydrologic stresses affecting water-level trends in each well were used to categorize trends as nonstatic, transient, or steady state.
The conceptual framework of water-level responses to hydrologic stresses and trend analyses provide a comprehensive understanding of the PMOV basin and vicinity. The trend analysis links water-level fluctuations in wells to hydrologic stresses and potential factors causing the trends. Transient and steady-state trend categorizations can be used to determine the appropriate water-level data for groundwater studies.
Suggested Citation
Jackson, T.R., and Fenelon, J.M., 2018, Conceptual framework and trend analysis of water-level responses to hydrologic stresses, Pahute Mesa–Oasis Valley groundwater basin, Nevada, 1966-2016: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2018-5064, 89 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20185064.
ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Study Methods
- Conceptual Framework of Water-Level Responses to Hydrologic Stresses
- Trend Analysis of Groundwater Levels
- Steady-State Trends
- Summary and Conclusions
- References Cited
- Appendix 1. Supplemental Notes for Selected Wells
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Conceptual framework and trend analysis of water-level responses to hydrologic stresses, Pahute Mesa–Oasis Valley groundwater basin, Nevada, 1966-2016 |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Series number | 2018-5064 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sir20185064 |
| Year Published | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Nevada Water Science Center |
| Description | ix, 89 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Other Geospatial | Pahute Mesa–Oasis Valley Groundwater Basin |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |