Potential potable-water supplies in Redwood National Park, California
Akers JP. 1978. Potential potable-water supplies in Redwood National Park, California. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Open-File Report. Open-File Report 78-970. United States Geological Survey. Menlo Park, CA
This study examines areas that may be used for campgrounds and other visitor facilities at Redwood National Park. Following a brief introduction, sections describe 13 sites and their water resources, with maps for each site. The report is based on such hydrological data as geology, ground-water levels, well logs, streamflow, spring discharge, and water analyses [not given in detail in the report]. An evaluation was made of the potential for potable-water supplies at 13 sites in or near Redwood National Park, Calif. The National Park Service is planning for the development of visitor facilities at these sites. At some sites, the report recommends using surface-water diversions. At other sites, locations are given for test-well drilling or springs are recommended for development. Chemical analyses of water are given for selected surface-water supplies and for some existing wells and springs. The chemical quality of the water is suitable at most of the sites, although concentrations of iron and chloride are excessively high in some areas.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Akers, J
- Date of Issue
- 1978-11
- Publisher
- United States Geological Survey
- Units
- REDW , WRD
- Keywords
- Aquatic Sciences, Clemson, Management, Map, Water Resources, WRBIB