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Hydrogeology and ground-water resources of Kahlap Island, Mwoakilloa Atoll, State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

Water-Resources Investigations Report 91-4184
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https://doi.org/10.3133/wri914184

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Abstract

The lens of fresh ground water on Kahlap Island contains about 21.3 million gallons of potable water. Recharge to the freshwater lens is estimated to be 125,000 gallons per day on the basis of a mean annual rainfall of 120 inches. The long-term average sustainable yield is estimated to be about 17,300 gallons per day. The estimated demand for water is about 13,500 gallons per day. Shallow-vertical-tube wells or horizontal- infiltration wells could be used to develop the freshwater lens. The effect of development on the lens can be determined by monitoring the chloride concentration of water from a network of shallow- water-table and deep driven wells. The ground- water resource on Kahlap can be used in conjunc- tion with individual rainwater-catchment systems: rainwater can be used for drinking and cooking, and ground water can be used for sanitary uses. When rainwater-catchment systems fail during extended dry periods, ground water would be available to meet the total demand.

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Anthony, S.S., 1996, Hydrogeology and ground-water resources of Kahlap Island, Mwoakilloa Atoll, State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 91-4184, v, 44 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri914184.

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrogeology and ground-water resources of Kahlap Island, Mwoakilloa Atoll, State of Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 91-4184
DOI 10.3133/wri914184
Year Published 1996
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey ; Branch of Information Services [distributor],
Description v, 44 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm.
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