Use of 2D and 3D GIS in well selection and interpretation of nitrate data, central Nebraska, USA
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By: Ingrid M. Verstraeten
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Abstract
Nonpoint-source contamination of the principal aquifers in a 7800 km2 area of central Nebraska was evaluated utilizing aquifer condition, well depth, soil type, and physiographical and land use settings. A two-dimensional geographical information system linked with a three-dimensional geological visualization and analytical program was used in the random selection of acceptable wells for the monitoring of nitrate concentrations in groundwater. Locations of existing wells were super-imposed on the three-dimensional geological block diagram and more than 200 wells randomly were selected for monitoring. The three-dimensional system also was used to show three-dimensional contours of nitrate concentrations that can be used interactively to determine the volumetric percentage of an aquifer that contains nitrate concentrations exceeding a specified threshold. The two-dimensional geographical information system was used in comparing nitrate concentrations in differing physiographical, soil, and land use settings. Preliminary results suggest that approximately 6% (volumetric) of water in the High Plains aquifer has nitrate concentrations above the US Environmental Protection Agency Maximum Contaminant Level of 10 mg 1-1 as N.
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Verstraeten, I., 1996, Use of 2D and 3D GIS in well selection and interpretation of nitrate data, central Nebraska, USA: IAHS-AISH Publication, no. 235, p. 585-591.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Use of 2D and 3D GIS in well selection and interpretation of nitrate data, central Nebraska, USA |
| Series title | IAHS-AISH Publication |
| Issue | 235 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | IAHS-AISH Publication |
| First page | 585 |
| Last page | 591 |