Estimated permeabilities for soils in the Sacramento Valley, California
Water-Resources Investigations Report
73-51
Prepared in cooperation with the California Department of Water Resources
By: Gilbert L. Bertoldi
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Abstract
Analysis of engineering and hydrologic data from 15 previous soil studies, analysis of particle-size distribution, and analysis of descriptions of soil profiles show that 50 percent of the Sacramento Valley area has soils having permeabilities characterized by infiltration rates of less than 2 feet per day (0.6 meter per day). Consolidated barriers that could impede vertical flow were found in 30 percent of the area.
Suggested Citation
Bertoldi, G.L., 1974, Estimated permeabilities for soils in the Sacramento Valley, California: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 73-51, iii, 17 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri7351.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Estimated permeabilities for soils in the Sacramento Valley, California |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 73-51 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri7351 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | iii, 17 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Other Geospatial | Sacramento Valley |