DOE has stated that seismic and tectonic effects on the natural systems at Yucca Mountain will not significantly affect substantial protection of the waste from seepage water, even under severe seismic loading.
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The Nuevo Water Company had been negotiating with the MWD since 1936 to have the seepage water pumped higher up the San Jacinto River where it could be allowed to sink back into the natural water table.
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It is said that when garden land on the terrace back of the springs has been irrigated for several weeks by a mountain stream the seepage water has so reduced the temperature of the hot springs that they are only tepid . }}
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The Pico family, owners of a 3, 200 acres ( 13 km2 ) ranch southwest of the Poorman's ranch, also agreed to take water in return for dropping their claim against the MWD . Dairy farmer Clayton Record Sr . agreed to take five percent of the seepage water in exchange for right of way across his property.
