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U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2010-3084

In collaboration with the Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI), University of Guam

Groundwater Availability Study for Guam—
Goals, Approach, Products, and Schedule of Activities

By Stephen B. Gingerich and John W. Jenson

Summary

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An expected significant population increase on Guam has raised concern about the sustainability of groundwater resources. In response, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the University of Guam’s Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) and with funding from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), is conducting a 3.5-year study to advance understanding of regional groundwater dynamics in the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer, provide a new estimate of groundwater recharge, and develop a numerical groundwater flow and transport model for northern Guam. Results of the study, including two USGS reports and a well database, will provide more reliable evaluations of the potential effects of groundwater production and help guide sustainable management of this critical resource.

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For additional information contact:
Center Director, Pacific Islands Water Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 415
Honolulu, HI 96813
http://hi.water.usgs.gov/

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Suggested citation:

Gingerich, Stephen B., and Jenson, John W. 2010, Groundwater availability study for Guam; goals, approach, products, and schedule of activities: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2010-3084, 4 p.




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