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Simulated water-level changes resulting from proposed changes in ground-water pumping in the Houston area, Texas Simulated water-level changes resulting from proposed changes in ground-water pumping in the Houston area, Texas

The need for additional water supplies in the Houston area prompted construction of Lake Livingston on the Trinity River in Polk and San Jacinto Counties, about 60 miles (96 km) northeast of Houston, as a source of surface water for municipal supply, industrial use, and irrigation. Water from the Lake Livingston will become available to users in the Houston area early in 1976.
Authors
Donald G. Jorgensen, R.K. Gabrysch

Effects of urbanization on floods in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area Effects of urbanization on floods in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area

The effects of urbanization on flood characteristics of streams in the Dallas metropolitan area were studied by use of a digital model of the hydrologic system. The model was calibrated by using observed rainfall and runoff data from 19 storms in six basins having various degrees of urbanization. The calibrated models were used with a 57- year rainfall record to simulate 57-year records...
Authors
George R. Dempster

Pesticides data-collection activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Texas Pesticides data-collection activities of the U.S. Geological Survey in Texas

The water-resources investigations program of the Geological Survey has the objective of seeing that the Nation's water resources are appraised and that the necessary water data to develop and manage them efficiently are available when needed. In carrying out this objective, the Survey is the primary source of hydrologic data that are basic not only to the quantification of the water...
Authors
Douglas B. Manigold

Hydrologic Data for Urban Studies in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, 1972 Hydrologic Data for Urban Studies in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, 1972

The purpose of this report is to present rainfall and runoff data for the Waller Creek and Wilbarger Creek study areas for the 1972 water year (October 1, 1971 to September 30, 1972).
Authors
E.E. Wehmeyer
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