Overview
The focus of this study is to advance knowledge of the hydrologic system in the upper basin of the Santa Margarita Watershed. Much of this knowledge will be gained from development and calibration of a linked surface-water and ground-water flow model of the upper basin.
Primary objective is to develop a more complete understanding of the hydrogeologic system in the upper basin of the Santa Margarita Watershed as an aid in achieving an amicable resolution of the present water-rights controversy without resorting to expensive litigation encompassing both the surface-water and ground-water systems in the upper basin.
Past Topics
The USGS drilling crew has recently finished drilling a monitoring site near Pala Community Park (Fall 2006)
This new well is a multiple-depth monitoring site which has been installed with devices to measure and transmit data to a server. The process allows us to provide groundwater level data, collected at 15-minute intervals, to the public through our National Water Information System database.
Questions about Temecula Hydrogeology? Please contact Wes Danskin (email: wdanskin@usgs.gov or send a letter). 619.225.6132
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