Saturday, August 8, 2015

Desert Hot Springs

Desert Hot Springs is a small city located in the Coachella Valley of California. In 2010 it reported a population of approximately 26,000. With an average yearly rain fall of less than 5 inches, the city relies on one of two aquifers for water. The cold aquifer of the Mission Springs Sub-Basin provides the town with fresh drinking water while the  Desert Hot Springs Sub-Basin aquifer has several natural hot springs which support the areas resorts and spas. 

This image was submitted by Marie M. passing through Desert Hot Springs, CA.