Evaluation of the ground-water supply at eight sites in Glacier National Park, northwestern Montana

Open-File Report 74-1013
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Abstract

Seven of eight test holes drilled in Glacier National Park derive water from the Quaternary alluvial or glacial deposits. The eighth test hole was dry. Aquifer tests indicated that production wells at the seven sites will yield enough water for domestic or campground uses. Estimated maximum pumping rates range from 4 to 50 gallons per minute (0.2 or 3.2 liters per second). The water is of excellent chemical quality and generally the major dissolved constituents are calcium and bicarbonate.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Evaluation of the ground-water supply at eight sites in Glacier National Park, northwestern Montana
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 74-1013
DOI 10.3133/ofr741013
Year Published 1973
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description iv, 30 p.
Country United States
State Montana
Other Geospatial Glacier National Park
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