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Fact Sheet 2009–3013

In cooperation with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board

Geochemistry of the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer

By Scott Christenson1, Andrew G. Hunt1, David L. Parkhurst1, and Noel I. Osborn2

1 U.S. Geological Survey
2 Oklahoma Water Resources Board

 

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The Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer in south-central Oklahoma provides water for public supply, farms, mining, wildlife conservation, recreation, and the scenic beauty of springs, streams, and waterfalls. A new understanding of the aquifer flow system was developed as part of the Arbuckle-Simpson Hydrology Study, done in 2003 through 2008 as a collaborative research project between the State of Oklahoma and the Federal government. The U.S. Geological Survey collected 36 water samples from 32 wells and springs in the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer in 2004 through 2006 for geochemical analyses of major ions, trace elements, isotopes of oxygen and hydrogen, dissolved gases, and dating tracers. The geochemical analyses were used to characterize the water quality in the aquifer, to describe the origin and movement of ground water from recharge areas to discharge at wells and springs, and to determine the age of water in the aquifer.

First posted April 14, 2009

For additional information contact:

Director, U.S. Geological Survey
202 NW 66th Street, Building 7
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116

http://ok.water.usgs.gov/

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Suggested citation:

Christenson, Scott, Hunt, A.G., Parkhurst, D.L., and Osborn, N.I., 2009, Geochemistry of the Arbuckle-Simpson aquifer: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2009–3013, 4 p.



Contents

Introduction

Is the Water Safe to Drink?

Origin and Movement of Water in the Aquifer

Selected References


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