Experimental study of artificial recharge alternatives in northwest Hillsborough County, Florida
Water-Resources Investigations Report
77-13
By: William C. Sinclair
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Abstract
Extensive water withdrawal from the Floridan aquifer in the urban Tampa Bay area has induced leakage from the overlying surficial aquifer adversely effecting the water table and lake levels. Artificial recharge could reduce the impact of these effects. Four experiments were conducted to investigate possible recharge alternatives; sinkhole recharge, water-spreading, connector wells, and subsurface-tile drainage to a deep well. Experiments indicate that all four methods can be effective. However, the sink-hole recharge experiment moved the greatest volume of water into the Floridan aquifer. The drain-tile experiment indicated greatest potential for draining the surficial aquifer. Combinations of the four methods could be used where potential exists for downward movement of water and sufficient unsaturated aquifer for water storage. (Woodard-USGS)
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Sinclair, W.C., 1977, Experimental study of artificial recharge alternatives in northwest Hillsborough County, Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 77-13, 52 p. :ill., maps ;26 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri7713.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Experimental study of artificial recharge alternatives in northwest Hillsborough County, Florida |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 77-13 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri7713 |
| Year Published | 1977 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, |
| Description | 52 p. :ill., maps ;26 cm. |