Source and Movement of Ground Water in the Western Part of the Mojave Desert, Southern California, USA

Izbicki, John A.

doi:10.3133/wri034313

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“…1), where recent recharge occurs from the Mojave River. The stable isotope data indicate that the groundwater in the Lucerne Valley probably was recharged as infiltration from streams draining the mountains in the Mojave Desert to the north and that the infiltration and recharge from these sources probably does not occur during present-day climatic conditions (Izbicki, 2004).…”

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 97%

“…The CA-DWR estimated that the average annual surface-water inflow to the Lucerne Valley was 1,050 acre-ft/yr during 1936-61, about 600 acre-ft of which was derived from the south and about 450 acre-ft from the north (California Department of Water Resources, 1967). However, geochemical data indicate that infiltration and recharge from the northern mountain sources probably do not occur under present-day climatic conditions (Izbicki, 2004).…”

Section: Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The combination of the stable and radioactive isotopes is particularly effective in arid environments for identifying sources of recharge, determining the age (time since recharge) of groundwater, and geologic controls on the movement of water (Froehlich and Yurtsever, 1995;Izbicki and Michel, 2004). Izbicki (2004) and Izbicki and Michel (2004) analyzed water samples from wells in the southeastern Mojave Desert collected between 1992 and 2000 to evaluate the mechanisms of recharge and identify the regional sources, movement, and age of groundwater. Their research compared the geochemistry of regional precipitation and local groundwater that included samples from about 40 wells in the Lucerne Valley.…”

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Their research compared the geochemistry of regional precipitation and local groundwater that included samples from about 40 wells in the Lucerne Valley. The areal distribution of stable isotope ratios of oxygen and hydrogen, and carbon-14 in the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin indicated that the groundwater was very old in areas away from the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, and recharge occurred when the climate of the western Mojave Desert was different from the present-day climate (Izbicki, 2004). Despite pumping and subsequent drawdown, which can induce the mixing of water types in some aquifers, the areal distribution of stable isotope ratios from the Lucerne Valley reflects contributions of predevelopment sources of recharge (Izbicki, 2004).…”

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The areal distribution of stable isotope ratios of oxygen and hydrogen, and carbon-14 in the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin indicated that the groundwater was very old in areas away from the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, and recharge occurred when the climate of the western Mojave Desert was different from the present-day climate (Izbicki, 2004). Despite pumping and subsequent drawdown, which can induce the mixing of water types in some aquifers, the areal distribution of stable isotope ratios from the Lucerne Valley reflects contributions of predevelopment sources of recharge (Izbicki, 2004). The isotopic ratios are lighter than those found in present-day precipitation or water from wells sampled in adjacent groundwater basins, such as in the Upper Mojave River Valley groundwater basin (fig.…”

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

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Hydrogeology and simulation of groundwater flow in the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin, California

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not have been completed without the continued support, technical input, collaboration, and groundwater-level data collected by the Mojave Water Agency and the pumpage data provided by the Mojave Water Agency Watermaster. We are grateful to our U.S. Geological Survey illustrator Donna Knifong and editor Dawn Nahhas for their help in completing the report. A special acknowledgement is extended to the U.S. Geological Survey colleagues who made significant contributions during the early stages of this project, including Jill Densmore,

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Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sources Of Natural Rechargementioning

confidence: 99%

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Groundwater quality of the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin, California

Fackrell¹

2022

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The author would like to express gratitude to the many organizations and individuals who supplied data or contributed to the completion of this study and report. This project could not have been completed without the continued support, technical input, and collaboration provided by the Mojave Water Agency. U.S. Geological Survey illustrator Donna Knifong greatly improved the quality of the figures in the report. Field technicians Greg Smith and Dennis Clark were instrumental in the collection and processing of water samples collected in 2021 for this study.

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Introduction to study area hydrogeology, chromium sources, site history, and purpose of study

Izbicki¹,

Groover²,

Miller³

et al. 2023

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This study was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) with input from a technical working group (TWG) composed of community members, the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the Independent Review Panel Manager (Project Navigator, Ltd.), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and consultants for PG&E. The study was funded cooperatively under an agreement between the Lahontan RWQCB and the USGS. Funding for the study was provided by PG&E to the Lahontan RWQCB. Logistical support for field work, including access to wells, was provided by PG&E. The TWG met approximately quarterly during the study to provide input to the study, and the Hinkley community was updated annually on study progress.The authors thank the many people involved in the design and implementation of this study including the staff of the Lahontan RWQCB, the staff of PG&E and their consultants, and the staff of Project Navigator, Ltd. The authors also acknowledge and thank the many involved community members who allowed access to their properties for sample collection, and who collectively donated thousands of hours on behalf of the local community in support of this project and for resolution of other issues related to anthropogenic hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), within the Hinkley area.

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Source and Movement of Ground Water in the Western Part of the Mojave Desert, Southern California, USA

Cited by 9 publications

References 31 publications

Hydrogeology and simulation of groundwater flow in the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin, California

Hydrogeology and simulation of groundwater flow in the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin, California

Groundwater quality of the Lucerne Valley groundwater basin, California

Introduction to study area hydrogeology, chromium sources, site history, and purpose of study

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