Potentiometric Surface, 2014–15, and Water-Level Differences, 2009 to 2014–15, in the Chicot Equivalent Aquifer System in Southeastern Louisiana
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- Sheet: Sheets 1 and 2 (1.41 MB pdf)
- Dataset: USGS National Water Information System database —USGS water data for the Nation
- Data Release: USGS data release - Water withdrawals by source and category in Louisiana parishes, 2014–2015
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey constructed the potentiometric surface of the Upland terrace and upper Ponchatoula aquifers and the “400-foot” sand using the altitude of water levels from 121 wells measured January 2014 to March 2015. Differences in water levels in the Upland terrace and upper Ponchatoula aquifers and “400-foot” sand were measured at 55 wells in 2009 and again at the same wells in 2014–15. Long-term hydrographs for most wells screened in the Upland terrace aquifer and “400-foot” sand show seasonal fluctuations with little net change in water levels.
The potentiometric surface of the “600-foot” sand was constructed by using the altitude of water levels from 14 wells measured from January 2014 to March 2015. Differences in water levels between 2009 and 2014–15 were determined in the “600-foot” sand by using measurements collected at seven wells. These differences do not necessarily indicate a trend but show water levels declined by more than 5 feet from 2009 to 2015. Long-term hydrographs for two wells screened in the “600-foot” sand show declines in water levels but vary in their drawdown and recovery based on location relative to areas of substantial groundwater withdrawal.
Suggested Citation
Frederick, C.P., 2022, Potentiometric surface, 2014–15, and water-level differences, 2009 to 2014–15, in the Chicot equivalent aquifer system in southeastern Louisiana: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3488, 2 sheets, https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3488.
ISSN: 2329-132X (online)
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Table of Contents
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Hydrogeology
- Potentiometric Surface of the Upland Terrace and Upper Ponchatoula Aquifers and “400-Foot” Sand of the Baton Rouge Area
- Water-Level Differences of the Upland Terrace and Upper Ponchatoula Aquifers and “400-Foot” Sand of the Baton Rouge Area
- Potentiometric Surface of the “600-Foot” Sand of the Baton Rouge Area
- Water-Level Differences of the “600-Foot” Sand of the Baton Rouge Area
- Selected References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Potentiometric surface, 2014–15, and water-level differences, 2009 to 2014–15, in the Chicot equivalent aquifer system in southeastern Louisiana |
| Series title | Scientific Investigations Map |
| Series number | 3488 |
| DOI | 10.3133/sim3488 |
| Year Published | 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center |
| Description | 2 Sheets: 38.00 × 36.00 inches; Data Release; Dataset |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Other Geospatial | Chicot Equivalent Aquifer System |