Assessment of processes affecting low-flow water quality of Cedar Creek, west-central Illinois
Arthur R. Schmidt, W.O. Freeman, R.D. McFarlane
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4141
Water quality and the processes that affect dissolved oxygen, nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus species), and algal concentrations were evaluated for a 23.8-mile reach of Cedar Creek near Galesburg, west-central Illinois, during periods of warm-weather, low-flow conditions. Water quality samples were collected and stream conditions were measured over a diel (24...
Effects of three highway-runoff detention methods on water quality of the surficial aquifer system in central Florida
D. M. Schiffer
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4170
Water quality of the surficial aquifer system in central Florida was evaluated at one exfiltration pipe, two ponds (detention and retention), and two swales in central Florida, representing three runoff-detention methods, to detect any effect from infiltrating highway runoff. Concentrations of major ions, metals, and nutrients in groundwater and bottom...
Effects of highway runoff on the quality of water and bed sediments of two wetlands in central Florida
D. M. Schiffer
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4200
Results of a study of the effects of highway runoff on the chemical quality of water and bed sediments of a cypress wetlands and a freshwater marsh in central Florida indicate that detention of the runoff prior to release into the wetland reduces concentrations of automobile-related chemicals in the water...
Streamflow statistics for streams on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, Washington
D. L. Kresch, E. A. Prych
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 87-4228
Streamflow statistics consisting of low flows, high flows, mean monthly flows, mean annual flows, flow durations, and peak flows were estimated for 16 sites on small streams on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, Washington. Drainage areas ranged from 0.62 to 16.7 sq mi. Streamflow statistics were also computed for the Puyallup...
Hydrogeology of the southwestern part of the town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York
Richard K. Krulikas
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4288
The groundwater resources of the southwestern part of the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, NY were investigated in 1984. The area studied encompasses 85 sq mi, or 68% of the town 's 125-sq mi area. The groundwater reservoir underlying the area consists of unconsolidated gravel, sand, silt, and clay...
A computer program for converting rectangular coordinates to latitude-longitude coordinates
A. T. Rutledge
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4070
A computer program was developed for converting the coordinates of any rectangular grid on a map to coordinates on a grid that is parallel to lines of equal latitude and longitude. Using this program in conjunction with groundwater flow models, the user can extract data and results from models with...
Continuous seismic-reflection survey of the Great Salt Lake, Utah– East of Antelope and Fremont Islands
P. M. Lambert, J. C. West
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4157
A continuous seismic-reflection survey of the Great Salt Lake, Utah, was conducted east of Fremont and Antelope Islands in 1984 by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Utah Department of Natural Resources and produced data along approximately 80 miles of seismic lines. The survey was conducted to determine...
Hydrologic effects of pumpage from the Denver basin bedrock aquifers of northern El Paso County, Colorado
E. R. Banta
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4033
The Denver groundwater basin underlies a 6,700 sq-mi area in eastern Colorado. To assess current conditions of the four bedrock aquifers in the basin, water levels, streamflow gain and loss, and other data were collected. Current aquifer conditions in the southern part of the basin and likely response to various...
Peak-flow characteristics of small urban drainages along the Wasatch Front, Utah
K.L. Lindskov, K. R. Thompson
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4095
Designers and planners for local, State, and Federal agencies need up-to- date methods for determining peak-flow characteristics for urban drainages along the Wasatch Front, Utah. This report summarizes methods used to develop equations that estimate peak-flows for small urban drainages along the Wasatch Front. Mathematical equations were developed that estimate...
Estimated use of water in Colorado, 1985
D. W. Litke, C. L. Appel
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4101
Water-use data was collected for the State of Colorado as part of the U.S. Geological Survey 's National Water-Use Information Program. An estimated 20,800 million gal/day of water were used in Colorado during 1985. 89% came from surface water sources and 11% came from groundwater sources. Public supply systems provided...
Preliminary hydrogeologic evaluation of the Cincinnati Arch region for underground high-level radioactive waste disposal, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio
O. B. Lloyd, R. W. Davis
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4098
Preliminary interpretation of available hydrogeologic data suggests that some areas underlying eastern Indiana, north-central Kentucky, and western Ohio might be worthy of further study regarding the disposal of high-level radioactive waste in Precambrian crystalline rocks buried beneath Paleozoic sedimentary rocks in the area. The data indicate that (1) largest areas...
Streamflow and stream quality in the coal-mining region, Patoka River basin, southwestern Indiana, 1983-85
D.E. Renn
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4150
Streamflow and stream-quality data were collected for surface water in the coal-mining region of the Patoka River basin. Data were collected primarily in Pike County. Data were collected 4 times at 29 surface-water sites during different seasons and conditions of Streamflow. Data were collected August 1983, July 1984, December 1984, and...
Suspended-sediment yields from an unmined area and from mined areas before and after reclamation in Pennsylvania, June 1978-September 1983
L.A. Reed, R.A. Hainly
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4005
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, has collected hydrologic data from areas in Tioga, Clearfield, and Fayette Counties to determine the effects of surface coal mining on sediment yields. The data were collected from June 1978 through September 1983. Rainfall, streamflow and suspended-sediment...
Quality-assurance data for routine water analysis in the laboratories of the US Geological Survey for water year 1986
K.J. Lucey, D.B. Peart
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4009
Quality-assurance data for routine water analysis in the National Water-Quality Laboratory of the U.S. Geological Survey for water year 1987
K.J. Lucey, D.B. Peart
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4049
Quality-assurance data for routine water analysis in the National Water-Quality Laboratory of the US Geological Survey for water year 1988
K.J. Lucey
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4166
The US Geological Survey maintains a quality assurance program based on the analysis of reference samples for its National Water Quality Laboratory located in Denver, Colorado. Reference samples containing selected inorganic, nutrient, and precipitation (low-level concentration) constituents are prepared at the Survey 's Water Quality Services Unit in Ocala, Florida,...
Use of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes to trace the larval striped bass food chain in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary, California, April to September 1985
Walter Rast, J.E. Sutton
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4164
To assess one potential cause for the decline of the striped bass fishery in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Estuary, stable carbon and nitrogen isotope ratios were used to examine the trophic structures of the larval striped bass food chain, and to trace the flux of these elements through the food chain...
Potential for saltwater intrusion into the Upper Floridan aquifer, Hernando and Manatee Counties, Florida
G.L. Mahon
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4171
Pumpage from the Upper Floridan aquifer has caused a lowering of the potentiometric surface and has increased potential for saltwater intrusion into the aquifer in coastal areas of west-central Florida. Groundwater withdrawals are likely to increase because of expected population growth, especially in coastal areas. To increase the understanding of...
Estimation of hydraulic characteristics of the upper glacial and Magothy aquifers at East Meadow, New York, by use of aquifer tests
K. R. Prince, B.J. Schneider
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 87-4211
Drawdown and recovery data from two aquifer tests in central Nassau County, NY were used to calculate aquifer characteristics by several methods to aid in predicting the response of the aquifer system to stress. The first test, on May 12, 1978, entailed pumping the Magothy aquifer for 12 hours; the...
Hydrologic evaluation and water-supply considerations for five Paiute Indian land parcels, Millard, Sevier, and Iron counties, southwestern Utah
Don Price, D. W. Stephens, L.S. Conroy
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4010
The hydrologic resources in and adjacent to five parcels of land held in trust for the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah were evaluated. The land, located in southwestern Utah, is generally arid and has had only limited use for grazing. The parcels are located near the towns of Cove Fort,...
Simulation of ground-water flow at Anchorage, Alaska, 1955-83
Leslie Patrick, T. P. Brabets, R. L. Glass
1989, Water-Resources Investigations Report 88-4139
The groundwater system at Anchorage, Alaska was analyzed by using a two-layer three-dimensional mathematical model. By use of existing data, both nonpumping and pumping steady-state conditions and transient conditions were simulated. Under steady-state conditions, calculated directions of groundwater flow were similar to observed flow patterns, and calculated stream discharges generally...
Water resources data, Connecticut water year 1987
M.A. Cervione Jr., L.A. Weiss, J.R. Bohr, J.W. Bingham
1989, Water Data Report CT-87-1
The Water Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with State agencies, obtains a large amount of data pertaining to the water resources of Connecticut each water year. These data, accumulated during many water years, constitute a valuable data base for developing an improved understanding of the water...
Water resources data, New York, water year 1988, volume 1, eastern New York, excluding Long Island
G.D. Firda, Richard Lumia, P. M. Burke
1989, Water Data Report NY-88-1
No abstract available. ...
Water resources data, Nebraska, water year 1988
J.A. Boohar, C.G. Hoy, M. J. Ellis
1989, Water Data Report NE-88-1
No abstract available. ...
Water resources data for West Virginia, water year 1987
S.M. Ward, W.A. Hobba, F.M. Taylor, G.M. Ferrell
1989, Water Data Report WV-87-1
Water-resources data for the 1987 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of reservoirs; and water levels of observation wells. This report contains discharge records for 83 streamflow-gaging stations; stage only records for 7 gaging stations, and 2 crest-stage partial-record...
