Areal extent of a plume of mineralized water from a flowing artesian well in Dade County, Florida
Water-Resources Investigations Report
82-20
Prepared in cooperation with the Metropolitan Dade County Planning Department
By: Bradley G. Waller
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Abstract
A flowing artesian well that taps the Floridan aquifer at Chekika Hammock State Park is contaminating the overlying Biscayne aquifer with saline water. The plume of mineralized water extends approximately 7 miles southeast of the well and ranges in width from 1 to 2 miles. The areal extent of contamination in the primary plume is approximately 12 square miles. The principal ions contaminating the Biscayne aquifer are chloride, sodium, and sulfate. (USGS)
Suggested Citation
Waller, B.G., 1982, Areal extent of a plume of mineralized water from a flowing artesian well in Dade County, Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-20, v, 20 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri8220.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Areal extent of a plume of mineralized water from a flowing artesian well in Dade County, Florida |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 82-20 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri8220 |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center |
| Description | v, 20 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |