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Hydrologic data for Block Island, Rhode Island

Open-File Report 92-155
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr92155

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Abstract

This report was compiled as part of a study to assess the hydrogeology and the quality and quantity of fresh ground water on Block Island, Rhode Island. Hydrologic data were collected on Block Island during 1988-91. The data are pre- sented in illustrations and tables. Data collec- ted include precipitation, surfae-water, ground- water, lithologic, and well-construction and dis- charge information. Precipitation data include total monthly precipitation values from 11 rain gages and water-quality analyses of 14 precipi- tation samples from one station. Surface-water data include water-level measurements at 12 ponds, water-quality data for five ponds, and field specific-conductance measurements at 56 surface- water sites (streams, ponds, and springs). Ground- water data include water-level measurements at 159 wells, water-quality data at 150 wells, and field specific-conductance data at 52 wells. Lithologic logs for 375 wells and test borings, and construc- tion and location data for 570 wells, springs, and test borings are included. In addition, the data set contains data on water quality of water samples, collected by the Rhode Island Department of Health during 1976-91, from Fresh and Sands Ponds and from wells at the Block Island Water Company well field north of Sands Pond.

Suggested Citation

Burns, E., 1993, Hydrologic data for Block Island, Rhode Island: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 92-155, v, 141 p. :ill., col. map ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr92155.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrologic data for Block Island, Rhode Island
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 92-155
DOI 10.3133/ofr92155
Year Published 1993
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; USGS Earth Science Information Center, Open-File Reports Section [distributor],
Description v, 141 p. :ill., col. map ;28 cm.
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