Irrigation and water quality: Part 2--quality of water in selected basins
January 1, 1953
Practically all streams show a progressive increase in dissolved solids concentration from the headwaters to the mouth. Much of the increase is due to water coming in contact with natural, calcareous, or gypsiferous soils and dissolving large quantities of this material, thus increasing the hardness of the water.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Title | Irrigation and water quality: Part 2--quality of water in selected basins |
| Authors | C. S. Howard |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | The Reclamation ERA |
| Index ID | 70047870 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |