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Effects of rainfall and ground-water pumping on streamflow in Māakaha, O'Ahu, Hawai'i
Journal of the American Water Resources Association
  • Alan Mair, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • Ali Fares, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • Aly El-Kadi, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Land-use/land-cover changes in Mākaha valley have included the development of agriculture, residential dwellings, golf courses, potable water supply facilities, and the introduction of alien species. The impact of these changes on surface water and ground water resources in the valley is of concern. In this study, streamflow, rainfall, and ground-water pumping data for the upper part of the Mākaha valley watershed were evaluated to identify corresponding trends and relationships. The results of this study indicate that streamflow declined during the ground-water pumping period. Mean and median annual streamflow have declined by 42% (135 mm) and 56% (175 mm), respectively, and the mean number of dry stream days per year has increased from 8 to 125. Rainfall across the study area appears to have also declined though it is not clear whether the reduction in rainfall is responsible for all or part of the observed streamflow decline. Mean annual rainfall at one location in the study area declined by 14% (179 mm) and increased by 2% (48 mm) at a second location. Further study is needed to assess the effect of ground-water pumping and to characterize the hydrologic cycle with respect to rainfall, infiltration, ground-water recharge and flow in the study area, and stream base flow and storm flow. © 2007 American Water Resources Association.

DOI
10.1111/j.1752-1688.2007.00012.x
Publication Date
2-1-2007
Citation Information
Alan Mair, Ali Fares and Aly El-Kadi. "Effects of rainfall and ground-water pumping on streamflow in Māakaha, O'Ahu, Hawai'i" Journal of the American Water Resources Association Vol. 43 (2007) p. 148 - 159 ISSN: 1093474X
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/fares-ali/27/