State officials issue warning over pumping Humboldt River

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – State officials are sending a warning that over pumping of the Humboldt River may lead to them implementing water restrictions.

The Division of Water Resources recently issued a statement saying the system is over allocated, meaning there are more rights than the river and aquifers can supply.

Groundwater pumping near the rivers is creating conflicts between junior groundwater right holders and senior water right holders…

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