Water-level data from wells in the vicinity of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, southeastern New Mexico
Open-File Report
87-120
By: S. F. Richey
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey monitored water levels in wells in the vicinity of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a storage facility constructed in bedded salts in which defense-associated transuranic wastes will be deposited, in southeastern New Mexico during 1977 to 1985. A variety of methods was used to measure water levels. The particular method utilized at a given time depended on several factors, including the amount of condensation in the well, well-head configuration, depth to water, rate of water level change, and availability of equipment. The five methods utilized were: air line, Lynes pressure sentry system, M-scope, steel tape, and winch. (Lantz-PTT)
Suggested Citation
Richey, S.F., 1987, Water-level data from wells in the vicinity of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, southeastern New Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 87-120, vi, 107 p. :ill., map ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr87120.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Water-level data from wells in the vicinity of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, southeastern New Mexico |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 87-120 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr87120 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | vi, 107 p. :ill., map ;28 cm. |