Implications of Diminished Groundwater Recharge

• Decreased dry weather flows

• Poorer water quality of streams during low flows

• Increased stream temperatures

• Greater annual pollutant load delivery

Previous slide

Next slide

Back to first slide

View graphic version

This decrease in infiltration limits groundwater recharge, which can lead to decreased baseflow, an increase in stream temperature, and a higher level of pollutants in the stream.