This spring 400 wells in the South Platte alluvial aquifer were shut down. Here's a short report about the situation from the Rocky Mountain News. From the article, "This has been a long, awful summer for farmers along the South Platte River growing wheat, corn, sugar beets and melons. Many already had planted when the state engineer issued a forecast anticipating lower-than-average flows in the river, leading to the shutdown of wells drawing water that would otherwise flow into the northeastern Colorado river. When river levels are low, the wells must be turned off to ensure that water users with higher-priority rights get their share. State law allows the wells to be used - as long as they can replace water when it's needed downstream."
Category: Colorado Water
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