| Abstract: | On February 7, 2001, synoptic discharge measurements at selected sites along the Muddy River in Nevada, indicated three trends in discharge resulting from contributions of spring discharge, influences of diversionary flow, and contributions from shallow ground water. Effects from diversionary and tributary flow were local in nature and resulted in a net gain of 2.6 cubic feet per second throughout the measured reach. The minor increase in discharge may be the result of contributions from ground-water flow and measurement error. Comparison of 1963 and 2001 discharge measurements within the Muddy River Springs area indicated that discharge rates and trends from these source waters were similar. Along the mainstem of the Muddy River, water-temperature measurements indicated a net decrease of 8.8 degrees Celsius. Water samples collected and analyzed for specific conductance indicated a net increase of 390 microsiemens per centimeter at 25 degrees Celsius, whereas pH measurements remained relatively constant. |
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| ProdID: | 79336 |
| Citation Author: | Beck, David A.; Wilson, Jon W. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Carson City, Nevada |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 12 p.; 6 figs.; 3 tables |
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| Citation Series: | Scientific Investigations Report |
| Citation Series Code: | SIR |
| Citation Series Number: | 2006-5237 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Synoptic Discharge, Water-Property, and pH Measurements for Muddy River Springs Area and Muddy River, Nevada, February 7, 2001; 2006; SIR; 2006-5237; Beck, David A.; Wilson, Jon W. |
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| Text: | Synoptic Discharge, Water-Property, and pH Measurements for Muddy River Springs Area and Muddy River, Nevada, February 7, 2001; 2006; SIR; 2006-5237; Beck, David A.; Wilson, Jon W. |
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| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2006/5237/ |
| Date Other: | Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00 -0600 |
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