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Identifier su00445 http://server16127.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/udallmexwater,490
Description -8- irrigated acreage of the Mexicali Valley. Since the initiation of pumping at Wellton-Mohawk, the drainage system in the Mexicali Valley has not been able to carry off all of the heavy salt concentrations in the water. Inasmuch as the District is snnually pumping 45,000 acre-feet more than is neceseary to maintain hydraulic balance, a reduction by this amount would not impair the District. Technical investigations show that the water table has been reducted to 6 feet or more through-out... Epson Perfection 4870 Photo, 400 dpi, 8 bit,

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