STATE OF NEVADA
SURFACE WATER MONITORING NETWORK

Walker River Basin


Stream Name = Walker River
Sampling Location Name = Wabuska
Sampling Location ID = W4

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Sampling Location Description

Standards apply from the inlet to Weber Reservoir to the confluence of the West Walker River and the East Walker River. To find this site, drive east from Carson City, NV on Hwy 50 to Hwy 95. Turn left on Julian Lane and travel 6 miles to the Stanley Ranch. Turn right and then turn left. Collect sample here.

Beneficial Uses = Irrigation, Watering of livestock, Recreation involving contact with the water, Recreation not involving contact with the water, Industrial supply, Municipal or domestic supply, Propagation of wildlife, Propagation of aquatic life.

Sampling Location =  Lyon County

Hydrologic Unit = 16050303
Latitude 39 09 0   Longitude 119 05 5
Township 15N  Range 26E  Section 20  
Elevation 4298 ft

Data Table (pdf format)     Data Table (Excel xls format)        NAC Standards for Water Quality
Metals (pdf format)    Metals (Excel xls format)   USGS Flow Data
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