Surface water and groundwater for growth in the Albuquerque Basin
- Balleau Groundwater, Albuquerque, NM (United States)
The current situation is one of increasing water demand for municipal, industrial, recreational and environmental maintenance. Municipal use is increasing at about 25,000 a-f/y per decade. Each new purpose of use is bidding to obtain water used by existing purposes. Agricultural water is susceptible to transfer. The theme of this conference, The Water Future of Albuquerque and Middle Rio Grande Basin, arises from concern about the aquifer`s capacity and longevity, the limitations on Rio Grande impacts, and access to water rights for future consumption. The author`s perspective on managing these three components of the situation is presented, while acknowledging other important issues about water quality, environmental goals, land subsidence, Bosque preservation and economic burdens and benefits.
- OSTI ID:
- 415632
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9411293--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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