Water Resources of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

By Lawrence B. Prakken and John K. Lovelace

Abstract

This fact sheet presents a brief overview of groundwater and surface-water resources in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Information on the availability, use, and quality of water from groundwater and surface-water sources in the parish is discussed. Previously published reports and data stored in the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Information System (http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis) are the primary sources of this information.

First posted March 17, 2014

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Director, Louisiana Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
3535 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 120
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
http://la.water.usgs.gov/

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Suggested citation:

Prakken, L.B., and Lovelace, J.K., 2014, Water resources of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2013–3073, 6 p., https://dx.doi.org/10.3133/fs20133073.

ISSN 2327–6916 (print)

ISSN 2327–6932 (online)

Introduction

Groundwater Resources

Norco Aquifer

Gonzales-New Orleans Aquifer

Surface-Water Resources

References Cited

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Water Resources of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

By Lawrence B. Prakken and John K. Lovelace

Abstract

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