STATE OF NEVADA
SURFACE WATER MONITORING NETWORK

Colorado River Basin


Stream Name = Virgin River
Sampling Location Name = Virgin River @ Riverside
Sampling Location ID = CL6A

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Sampling Location Description

Standards apply from Mesquite to the river mouth of Lake Mead. To find the site, drive north from Las Vegas, NV on Interstate 15. Approximately 9 miles before the town of Mesquite take the exit for State Hwy 170 South. Proceed to bridge which crosses the Virgin River. Samples collected from bridge.

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

Sampling Location =  Clark County

Hydrologic Unit = 15010010
Latitude 36 43 34   Longitude 114 13 54
Township 13S  Range 71E  Section 7  
Elevation 1440 ft

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