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The U.S. Geological Survey, California Water Science Center (CAWSC) provides reliable, impartial, foundational data and scientific analysis to address water issues facing California today.

USGS Scientists and the Hinkley Community Work to Define Natural Background Concentrations of Hexavalent Chromium in Groundwater

Hinkley, California is a small town of about 1,900 people in the Mojave Desert that is dependent on local groundwater supplies. Most of the groundwater system is naturally low in hexavalent chromium "Cr(VI)," but there are differences depending on geology.

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USGS Scientists and the Hinkley Community Work to Define Natural Background Concentrations of Hexavalent Chromium in Groundwater

Hinkley, California is a small town of about 1,900 people in the Mojave Desert that is dependent on local groundwater supplies. Most of the groundwater system is naturally low in hexavalent chromium "Cr(VI)," but there are differences depending on geology.

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What We Do

We conduct hydrologic monitoring and investigative studies in partnership with Federal, State, and local agencies to assist them in managing California's water resources.

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What We Do

We conduct hydrologic monitoring and investigative studies in partnership with Federal, State, and local agencies to assist them in managing California's water resources.

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Partnering with Us

Local, state, and federal agencies partner with the USGS through cooperative agreements to gain understanding of a variety of hydrogeologic issues that have broad public relevance.

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Partnering with Us

Local, state, and federal agencies partner with the USGS through cooperative agreements to gain understanding of a variety of hydrogeologic issues that have broad public relevance.

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Message from the Director

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