Estimates Of Median Flows For Streams On The Kansas Surface Water Register PDF Download

"The distribution or variable occurrence of base flow has been defined at 105 sites on the streams of Kansas and adjoining areas. Methods have also been developed for estimating base flow on other streams that drain areas of 100 to 5,000 square miles. Base flow, as used in this report, is that portion of total streamflow exclusive of direct surface runoff and consists largely of ground-water contributions to the streams. Many farms, industries, and cities rely on base flow for their dependable supplies of water. Typical of streams in the mid-continent areas, the total streamflow in Kansas is essentially that of base flow during 40 to 80 percent of the days. Thus, knowledge of the distribution of base flow will help Kansans to obtain optimum benefit from water resources"--Abstract.