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Preliminary data describing the distribution of fluoride and silica in the water in the Ogallala aquifer on the High Plains of Texas

Open-File Report 80-349
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr80349

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Abstract

The Ogallala aquifer of Texas historically has been known for elevated fluoride concentration, with many areas in excess of 4 milligrams per liter. In addition, on a regional scale, silica concentrations are also somewhat elevated, with concentrations averaging in the 40 to 50 milligrams per liter range. This aquifer provides a unique geochemical and epidemiological study area because it is completely contained within the High Plains physiographic province. 

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Bassett, R., Perkins, S., Waddell, R.K., 1980, Preliminary data describing the distribution of fluoride and silica in the water in the Ogallala aquifer on the High Plains of Texas: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 80-349, iv, 109 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr80349.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

ISSN: 0196-1497 (print)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Preliminary data describing the distribution of fluoride and silica in the water in the Ogallala aquifer on the High Plains of Texas
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 80-349
DOI 10.3133/ofr80349
Year Published 1980
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Texas Water Science Center
Description iv, 109 p.
Country United States
State Texas
Other Geospatial Ogallala Aquifer, High Plains
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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