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Although the subject of this lecture is supposed to be concerned primarily with the hydraulics of wells, Professor Weers has asked that I also discuss the effects tat geological formations have on the quantity and quality of water available to wells. I will discuss the geology of Colorado in relation to the availability and quality of water with particular reference to the most productive aquifers or water-bearing formations in the State. I will then discuss the hydraulics of wells with the aim of emphasizing the differences between water-table and artesian conditions.
Suggested Citation
McLaughlin, T.G., 1955, Hydraulics of wells: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 55-104, 23 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr55104.