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The location of Puerco River is in northwestern part of New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. It runs through the Painted Dessert. It use up an area of roughly 2,654 square miles and its length is 167 miles. Its average release is less than 70 cubic feet per second in usual years since its drainage basin is very dry. The river runs through the country of Bernalilio, Cibola, McKinley, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, Socorro and Valencia. The quality of water of Puerco River has been a worry within and outside New Mexico. For the last 40 years, the river contributed only a small fraction of the total volume of the Rio Grande and adds over half of the overall sediment load going through the Elephant Butte Reservoir .
East Twin River Washington is a 41.1 mile-long river that streams along the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. states of Washington. This river flows from north and slightly east. It enters the Strait of Juan de Fuca near the town of Twin. It is less than 0.5 miles east of the mouth of the West Twin River. This river has good water quality and includes inland strains of trout in their upper reaches. The East Twin River offers favorable scenic and better fish habitat .
Carrizo Wash is a river that stretches in New Mexico that is roughly 145 mile-long. Water from Carrizo Creek passes through the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers and get through Gulf of Mexico. The basin encompasses 453,760 acres located at Navajo, Gila and Apache Counties. The water quality of Carrizo Wash is a worry as its water causes soil erosion, excessive run off that triggers flooding or ponding, suspended sediments and turbidity .
Effectiveness of wells for citizens in Sun Valley Arizona
Wells are excessive and deep in Sun Valley Arizona. According to recent research, although there are plenty of domestic and private wells in Arizona and been very helpful with the household, study shows that about 79 percent of the wells have one or more contaminants that may be harmful to human health .
Requirements for reclaimed water in Sun Valley Arizona
Arizona is one of the states that reuses treated wastewater. This need rooted as early as 1926 for toilet flushing, boiler feed for power generation and water for steam locomotives. Eventually, the usage of treated water goes through agriculture and for nuclear generating station. The citizens must follow reclaimed water quality standards, permit program for the direct usage of reclaimed water and technical standards for open channel and pipeline conveyances . As part of the Comprehensive Regulatory Framework, the Arizona Department of Environment Quality imposes that fosters reuse while protecting water quality and human health. Control the quality of reclaimed water based on Aquifer Protection Permit. Regulate the use and application of treated water through the Reclaimed Water Permit .
Requirements for rainwater harvesting in Sun Valley Arizona
In Sun Valley Arizona, citizen can perform active rainwater harvesting or passive rainwater harvesting. Through the active rainwater harvesting, rainwater washes off structure and channeled through a holding container. A screen must cover the opening of the container to keep out animals. Active rainwater harvesting can use underground as well. In this case, there is a need for a pump to bring the water into the surface. On the other hand, passive harvesting of rainwater requires shaping the landscape into features like basin. The design of this type of harvesting needs to slow the flow of water to infuse into the soil .
Works Cited
Artiola, J. and K. Uhlman. Arizona Well Owner's Guide to Water Supply. Research. Arizona: The University of Arizona, 2009. Document.
Fulton, M. Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Reuse in Arizona: Past and Present. Research. Flagstaff: Arizona Department of Environment Quality, 2011. Document.
Gallaher, B. The Puerco River: Muddy Issues Raised By A Mine Water Dominated Ephemeral Stream. Report. New Mexico: New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division, n.d. Document.
US Environmental Protection Agency. Carrizo Wash Watershed. 2014. Web. 15 November 2014.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Species and Ecosystem. 2014. Web. 15 November 2014.
Waters, S. and H. Paul. "Using Rainwater in Urban Landscapes." Report. 2012. Document.
