Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada; Part 2, Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow

Morgan, David S.; Dettinger, Michael D.

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In sedimentary deposits beneath arid Las Vegas Valley, ground-water levels have declined as much as 280 feet since 1912 in deeper aquifers due to pumping associated with urban development. Accompanying land subsidence has been as great as 5 feet. Predictive simulations show that by maintaining pumpage and recharge at 1980 levels and using municipal wells only during periods of peak water demand, rates of water-level decline and land subsidence will be reduced.

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Morgan, David S.; Dettinger, Michael D.

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124 p. 2v. :ill/, maps ;28 cm.; 2 plates in pocket

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Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ;Books and Open-File Reports Section [distributor]

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Water Supply Paper

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2320-B

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Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada; Part 2, Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow; 1996; WSP; 2320-B; Morgan, David S.; Dettinger, Michael D.

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1996

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Ground-water conditions in Las Vegas Valley, Clark County, Nevada; Part 2, Hydrogeology and simulation of ground-water flow; 1996; WSP; 2320-B; Morgan, David S.; Dettinger, Michael D.