Quality of the Arkansas River and irrigation-return flows in the lower Arkansas River Valley, Colorado
Water-Resources Investigations Report
84-4273
By: Doug Cain
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Abstract
Irrigation-return flows in the lower Arkansas River valley of Colorado were investigated using one-time data at 59 sites, monthly data at 4 sites, and intensive data in a small irrigated area. Specific conductance of return flows increased downstream, paralleling specific conductance of irrigation water. During July 1977, Arkansas River streamflow below Manzanola was mostly irrigation-return flow. A similar situation existed during periods of little precipitation in the early and late irrigation seasons during 1974 to 1978. Irrigation-return flows had a large effect on Arkansas River water quality during these times. (USGS)
Suggested Citation
Cain, D., 1985, Quality of the Arkansas River and irrigation-return flows in the lower Arkansas River Valley, Colorado: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4273, vi, 85 p. :ill., maps (some col.) ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri844273.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Quality of the Arkansas River and irrigation-return flows in the lower Arkansas River Valley, Colorado |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 84-4273 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri844273 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | vi, 85 p. :ill., maps (some col.) ;28 cm. |