The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Network—Groundwater—2023
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates a National Water Quality Network (NWQN) to monitor trends in groundwater quality and assess emerging contaminants of concern. It is a “network of networks” with 81 subnetworks being sampled on a decadal time scale. Each year, eight of the subnetworks are sampled. Subnetworks have 20–30 wells each and include studies of domestic supply wells or shallow groundwater (20–50 feet deep) underlying urban land use or agricultural land use. Currently there are 2,114 wells in the network.
Suggested Citation
Lindsey, B.D., and Kingsbury, J.A., 2024, The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Network—Groundwater—2023: U.S. Geological Survey General Information Product 247, https://doi.org/10.3133/gip247.
ISSN: 2332-354X (online)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Network—Groundwater—2023 |
| Series title | General Information Product |
| Series number | 247 |
| DOI | 10.3133/gip247 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | WMA - Observing Systems Division |
| Description | 1 p. |
| Country | United States |
| Other Geospatial | conterminous United States |
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