Publication Date:
1957-02-01
Description:
Water samples were obtained from a number of mountain lakes and irrigation reservoirs in the Okanagan Valley, and from streams emptying them. It was found that in any one drainage basin, the water had a higher pH and salt content at low elevation than at high elevation.A more detailed investigation was conducted in the Mission Creek watershed. With decreasing elevation the following relationships were found: (a) increasing pH, electrical conductivity, and contents of calcium, potassium and sodium in the stream water; (b) increasing pH and conductivity in seepage water; (c) increasing pH and conductivity in the soil. Relationships between elevation and pH were similar with stream water, seepage water and soil, as also were relationships between elevation and conductivity values.
Print ISSN:
0008-4271
Electronic ISSN:
1918-1841
Topics:
Geosciences
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Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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