WSP03969

• File Number: 8271.300
• Description: Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program - General Information and Publications-Reports
• Basin: Colorado Mainstem
• Water Division: 5
• Date: 8/11/1972
• Author: Myron Holburt
• Title: The Mexican Water Treaty and Its Relationship to Colorado River Water Supplies
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Report/Study

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of the President has quite a formidable task before him in arriving
at a permanent solution to this problem in 4~ months. He will
have to consider many items and complex issues which have been
discussed for over a decade and solved to date by various temporary
but practical solutions. His analyses will have to include:
a. the legal aspects of the Treaty,
b. the usability of waters of various salinities,
c. the return flow issue,
d. international relations with Mexico, and

e. the various alternatives that will be proposed.

In summary, it looks like we have a very interesting time in

the next few months in connection with the Mexican Water Treaty.