Plan of study for the regional aquifer-system analysis of the San Juan structural basin, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah
Water-Resources Investigations Report
85-4294
By: G. E. Welder
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Abstract
The San Juan structural basin is an 18,000 sq mi area that contains several extensive aquifers. The basin includes three surface drainage basins and parts of New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. Surface water in the area is fully appropriated, and the steadily increasing demand for groundwater has resulted in water supply concerns. Competition is great between mining and electric power companies, municipalities, and Indian communities for the limited groundwater supplies. This report outlines a 4-year plan for a study of the regional aquifer system in the San Juan structural basin. The purposes of the study are to define and understand the aquifer system; to assess the effects of groundwater use on the aquifers and streams; and to determine the availability and quality of groundwater in the basin. (Author 's abstract)
Suggested Citation
Welder, G.E., 1986, Plan of study for the regional aquifer-system analysis of the San Juan structural basin, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4294, iv, 23 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri854294.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Plan of study for the regional aquifer-system analysis of the San Juan structural basin, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and Utah |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 85-4294 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri854294 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | iv, 23 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |