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Study shows 7K in acre feet needed in 2030; City overdrafts by about 1K in acre feet annually

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 4, 2009 at 5:55 am

From the Porterville Recorder:

“In 2030, the city will need to acquire about 7,000 acre feet of surface water a year to recharge groundwater, according to recently released data.

The numbers are based on the city’s population estimates, and its growth boundaries, for the next 20 years. The information is derived from a study done by Fresno based hydrologist Kenneth Schmidt, who was hired as a consultant in June.

In California, and the Central Valley, a significant portion of the population relies on groundwater as a source for drinking water. A lack of state regulation has led to overdrafts, forcing people to dig deep wells to find water, which is sometimes beyond their reach.

The report shows that the city is currently over-drafting its groundwater supply by about 1,200 acre-feet per year. … “

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December 4, 2009 · Filed Under San Joaquin Valley

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