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Small impoundment complexes as a possible method to increase water supply in Alabama
Small impoundment complexes as a possible method to increase water supply in Alabama
Author(s)
Boyd, Claude E.
Soongsawang, Suthira
Shell, E. W.
Fowler, Samuel
Soongsawang, Suthira
Shell, E. W.
Fowler, Samuel
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Carroll, G. Denise
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Abstract
At some locations in Alabama, increasing the
amount of surface water is the only option for adding to
available water for use by municipalities, industry, and
agriculture. Because of environmental concerns, there is
limited opportunity for impounding major streams. There
is, however, much overland flow from rural, upland watersheds
that could be captured for use. Small impoundment
complexes often have been used to capture and store
overland flow for use in aquaculture. These impoundment
complexes fill during periods of high rainfall and do not
greatly impact downstream flow. Similar systems possibly
could be used as an environmentally-responsible source of
water for other purposes and provide income for rural land
owners.
Sponsor
Sponsored by:
Georgia Environmental Protection Division
U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Water Science Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Water Resources Institute
The University of Georgia, Water Resources Faculty
Date Issued
2009-04
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