Digital models of ground-water flow in the Cape Cod aquifer system, Massachusetts
Water Supply Paper
2209
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Abstract
The Cape Cod aquifer system was simulated with three-dimensional finite-difference ground-water-flow models. Five areas were modeled to provide tools that can be used to evaluate the hydrologic impacts of regional water development and waste disposal.
The model boundaries were selected to represent the natural hydrologic boundaries of the aquifer. The boundary between fresh and saline ground water was treated as an interface along which there is no dispersion. The saline-water zone was treated as static (nonflowing).
Comparisons of calculated and observed values of head, position of the boundary between fresh and saline water, and ground-water discharge (at locations where data were available) indicate that the simulated groundwater reservoirs generally agree with field conditions.
Model analyses indicate that the total steady-state freshwater-flow rate through the five modeled areas is approximately 412 cubic feet per second.
Suggested Citation
Guswa, J.H., LeBlanc, D.R., 1985, Digital models of ground-water flow in the Cape Cod aquifer system, Massachusetts: U.S. Geological Survey Water Supply Paper 2209, v, 112 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wsp2209.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Digital models of ground-water flow in the Cape Cod aquifer system, Massachusetts |
| Series title | Water Supply Paper |
| Series number | 2209 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wsp2209 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. G.P.O., |
| Description | v, 112 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |