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Geohydrology of the Antelope Valley Area, California and design for a ground-water-quality monitoring network

Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4081
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844081

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Abstract

A basinwide ideal network and an actual network were designed to identify ambient groundwater quality, trends in groundwater quality, and degree of threat from potential pollution sources in Antelope Valley, California. In general, throughout the valley groundwater quality has remained unchanged, and no specific trends are apparent. The main source of groundwater for the valley is generally suitable for domestic, irrigation, and most industrial uses. Water quality data for selected constituents of some network wells and surface-water sites are presented. The ideal network of 77 sites was selected on the basis of site-specific criteria, geohydrology, and current land use (agricultural, residential, and industrial). These sites were used as a guide in the design of the actual network consisting of 44 existing wells. Wells are currently being monitored and were selected whenever possible because of budgetary constraints. Of the remaining ideal sites, 20 have existing wells not part of a current water quality network, and 13 are locations where no wells exist. The methodology used for the selection of sites, constituents monitored, and frequency of analysis will enable network users to make appropriate future changes to the monitoring network. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Duell, L., 1987, Geohydrology of the Antelope Valley Area, California and design for a ground-water-quality monitoring network: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4081, iv, 72 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844081.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Geohydrology of the Antelope Valley Area, California and design for a ground-water-quality monitoring network
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 84-4081
DOI 10.3133/wri844081
Year Published 1987
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description iv, 72 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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