Hydrological, or direct, effects of doing this include reduction in downstream river flow, increased evaporation in the irrigated area, increased level in the water table as groundwater recharge in the area is increased and flow increased in the irrigated area.
Origins: This item about the elimination of imminent danger pay (also known as combat pay or hostile fire pay) for all U.S. military personnel save for those who are being shot at includes some truth and a good deal of mischaracterization.
Based on job and duty station, an airman basic could qualify for a variety of special payments. Hazardous duty pay was $1,800 per year, and combat or imminent danger pay was $2,700. Diving pay could be as much as $4,080 annually.