Effects of low spring discharge on water quality at Barton, Eliza, and Old Mill springs, Austin Texas

Creator

David A. Johns

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Publication Date

January 2006

Abstract

Water quality in Barton Springs and is associated outlets, Eliza, Old Mill and Upper Barton Springs, declines as flows decline. In addition, storm water impacts as indicated by specific conductance increase as spring flows decrease. During droughts, declining water quality is due to greater percentages of saline water mixing with "normal" Edwards Aquifer waters. Regression formulas allow for predictions of concentrations of specific conductance, nitrate, chloride, sulfate, and sodium that might be expected during severe droughts. Open Access - Permission by Publisher See Extended description for more information.

Keywords

Barton Springs (Austin, Texas, United States), Eliza Spring (Travis County, Texas, United States), Old Mill Spring (Travis County, Texas, United States), Upper Barton Spring (Travis County, Texas, United States), United States, Geology

Type

Text

Language

English

Publisher

City of Austin Watershed Protection and Development Review Department

Identifier

K26-01325

Recommended Citation

Johns, David A., "Effects of low spring discharge on water quality at Barton, Eliza, and Old Mill springs, Austin Texas" (2006). KIP Data Sets and Technical Reports. 68.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_data/68