WRRCTR No.19 Potential Water Development of the Kahua Area, Kohala, Hawaii

dc.contributor.author Lao, Chester
dc.contributor.author Adams, William M.
dc.date.accessioned 2009-06-04T20:56:11Z
dc.date.available 2009-06-04T20:56:11Z
dc.date.issued 1968-04
dc.description.abstract On the basis of hydrology, geology, soils, and water quality, potential ground-water development along the coastal area of the Kahua area in the North Kohala District appears unfavorable for large supplies of fresh water. Low rainfall and the presence of barrier dikes limit recharge by percolation and underflow. Wells occurring near the coast are brackish and have low heads. A well in the wet uplands is essentially dry. South of the nearby town of Kawaihae ground-water sources of brackish quality are used for irrigation of a golf course and pasturage. Multiple low-yield wells parallel to the coast will maximize yield without further impairing water quality. Surface geophysical exploration and a study of upgrading the water quality economically for domestic use are suggested.
dc.format.extent v + 16 pages
dc.identifier.citation Lao C, Adams WM. 1968. Potential water development of the Kahua area, Kohala, Hawaii. Honolulu (HI): Water Resources Research Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa. WRRC technical report, 19.
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10125/8732
dc.language.iso en-US
dc.publisher Water Resources Research Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa
dc.relation.ispartofseries WRRC Technical Report
dc.relation.ispartofseries 19
dc.subject.lcsh Groundwater -- Hawaii -- Hawaii Island.
dc.subject.lcsh North Kohala District (Hawaii)
dc.subject.lcsh Water resources development -- Hawaii -- Hawaii Island.
dc.title WRRCTR No.19 Potential Water Development of the Kahua Area, Kohala, Hawaii
dc.type Report
dc.type.dcmi Text
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