Nitrate-nitrogen concentrations in ground water from three selected areas in Kansas
Timothy B. Spruill
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-11
Nitrate-nitrogen data collected during 1976-79 from 333 wells in western, central, and eastern Kansas were summarized and statistically analyzed on the basis of area, aquifer, and well depth. Concentrations exceeding 10 milligrams per liter occurred generally in wells less than 100 feet in depth, indicating that nitrate-nitrogen concentrations in ground...
Evaluation of rainfall-runoff data network, Rockland County, New York
Richard Lumia
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-49
Transformation of mapped data to grid systems with applications to earthquake data
Bonny Askew
1982, Open-File Report 83-248
Quality-of-water data and statistical summary for selected coal-mined strip pits in Crawford and Cherokee counties, southeastern Kansas
Larry M. Pope, A.M. Diaz
1982, Open-File Report 82-1021
Quality-of-water data, collected October 21-23, 1980, and a statistical summary are presented for 42 coal-mined strip pits in Crawford and Cherokee Counties, Southeastern Kansas. The statistical summary includes minimum and maximum observed values , mean, and standard deviation. Simple linear regression equations relating specific conductance, dissolved solids, and acidity to...
Geological studies of the COST nos. G-1 and G-2 wells, United States North Atlantic outer continental shelf
Chiye R. Wenkam
Peter A. Scholle, editor(s)
1982, Circular 861
The COST Nos. G-1 and G-2 wells (fig. 1) are the second and third deep stratigraphic test wells drilled in the North Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf of the United States. COST No. G-1 was drilled in the Georges Bank basin to a total depth of 16,071 ft (4,898 m). G-1...
Results of deep-well injection testing at Mulberry, Florida
John J. Hickey, W.E. Wilson
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 81-75
At the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation plant, Mulberry, Fla., high-chloride, acidic liquid wastes are injected into a dolomite section at depths below about 4,000 feet below land surface. In 1975, a satellite monitor well was drilled 2,291 feet from the injection well and a series of three injection tests...
Hydrologic data for urban storm runoff in the Denver metropolitan area, Colorado
Johnnie W. Gibbs, John T. Doefer
1982, Open-File Report 82-872
Urban storm-runoff data collected from April through September 1981 from nine Denver Nationwide Urban Runoff Program sites, urban storm-runoff data collected from April 1980 through September 1981 from ten South Platte River Study sites, and rainfall-runoff simulation data from two sites for June 1980 and May 1981 are presented in...
Guide to the use of PACER, the data retrieval and update system for the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)
K.K. Krohn, M.A. Carey, M.D. Carter, A.L. Medlin
1982, Open-File Report 82-291
Water resources data Montana, water year 1981; Volume 2, Columbia River basin
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1982, Water Data Report MT-81-2
No abstract available....
The Benchmark Farm Program: A method for estimating irrigation water use in southwest Florida
A. D. Duerr, J.T. Trommer
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-17
Irrigation water-use data are summarized in this report for 74 farms in the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Most data are for 1978-90, but 18 farms have data extending back to the early 1970's. Data include site number and location, season and year, crop type, irrigation system, monitoring method, and...
Trap-efficiency study, Highland Creek flood-retarding reservoir near Kelseyville, California, water years 1966-77
L.F. Trujillo
1982, Water Supply Paper 2182
This investigation is part of a nationwide study of trap efficiency of detention reservoirs. In this report, trap efficiency was computed from reservoir inflow and outflow sediment data and from reservoir survey and outflow data. Highland Creek Reservoir is a flood-retarding reservoir located in Lake County, near Kelseyville, California. This...
Aquatic biology in Nederlo Creek, southwestern Wisconsin
Phil A. Kammerer Jr., R.A. Lidwin, J.W. Mason, R.P. Narf
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-56
This report presents the results of biologic investigations by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources during a study of hydrology and water quality in a small drainage basin in the "Driftless Area" of southwest Wisconsin. The investigation included aquatic macrophytes, periphytic and planktonic algae, benthic...
Low-flow characteristics and flow duration of New Jersey streams
B.D. Gillespie, R.D. Schopp
1982, Open-File Report 81-1110
Low-flow frequency and flow-duration data for 400 continuous-record and partial-record gaging stations in New Jersey are tabulated in this report. The amount of data analyzed at each site varies from the complete daily discharge record for continuous-record gaging stations, some of which have been in operation for over 50 years,...
Program for evaluating stream quality in North Carolina
Hugh B. Wilder, Clyde E. Simmons
1982, Water Supply Paper 2185-A
The design and objectives of the program for evaluating stream quality in North Carolina are described. Using water-quality and streamflow data collected since the 1940?s, a study is underway to define certain variations in water quality, to quantify the effects of man?s activities on water quality, and to determine long-term...
Seismic reflection study of Flathead Lake, Montana
Richard J. Wold
1982, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1433
A seismic reflection survey of Flathead Lake, Montana, was carried out in 1970 to study the geologic structure underlying the lake. Approximately 200 km of track lines were surveyed resulting in about 140 km of useable data (Fig. 1). A one cu. in. air gun was used as the energy...
Water quality of the Neuse River, North Carolina - Variability, pollution loads, and long-term trends
Doughlas A. Harned
1982, Water Supply Paper 2185-D
Interpretation of water-quality data collected by the U.S. Geological Survey for the Neuse River, North Carolina, has identified water-quality variations, charactrized the current condition of the river in reference to water-quality standards, estimated the degree of pollution caused by man, and evaluated long-term trends in concentrations of major dissolved constituents....
Sections showing biostratigraphy and correlation of Tertiary rocks penetrated in wells drilled on the southern Oregon continental margin
P. D. Snavely Jr., H. C. Wagner, W. W. Rau
1982, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1482
Geologic interpretation of seismic reflection profiles on the Continental Shelves of Oregon and Washington is measurably enhanced through the knowledge of Tertiary subsurface stratigraphy penetrated in 10 deep exploration wells drilled in the mid-1960's (Braislin and others, 1971; Snavely and others, 1977). These subsurface data make it possible to relate...
Water resources data, Pennsylvania water year 1982. Volume 1: Delaware River basin
Andrew Voytik, T.E. White, Deloris W. Speight, K.P. Gillepsie
1982, Water Data Report PA-82-1
Water resources data for the 1982 water year for Pennsylvania consist of records of discharge and water quality of streams; elevation and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and elevation of tides; and water levels of ground-water wells. This volume contains records for water discharge at 66 gaging stations; elevation and...
Water resources and data-network assessment of the Manasota Basin, Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Florida
David P. Brown
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-37
The average annual rainfall in the Manasota Basin is 53.7 inches , and annual evapotranspiration is about 39 inches. Annual runoff from gaged parts of the Basin ranges from about 13 to 17 inches per year. Streamflow in the upland areas diminishes rapidly following the end of the rainy season...
High-resolution seismic-reflection profiles collected aboard R/V James M. Gilliss Cruise GS-7903-3, over the Atlantic Continental Slope and Rise off New England
Norman G. Bailey, John M. Aaron
1982, Open-File Report 82-718
During June 1979, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collected 4,032 km of single-channel seismic-reflection data from the Atlantic Continental Slope and Rise off New England. The work was conducted aboard R/V JAMES M. GILLISS (cruise GS-7903-3). The purpose of the cruise was to determine the characteristics of mass sediment movement...
Map of erosion potential and sediment sources in the Navajo Mine area, San Juan County, New Mexico
David L. Weide
1982, Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 1432
This map shows estimated erosion and sediment yields of an area designated for extensive surface mining, in San Juan County, New Mexico. The results of this study are important for the planning of future mining operations and will aid in developing suitable reclamation procedures. In addition, these data will serve...
Ground-water pumpage in Nassau County, Long Island, New York, 1920-77: Introduction and user's guide to the data compilation
Chabot Kilburn
1982, Open-File Report 81-499
Pumpage data from about 2,100 wells used for public and nonpublic water-supply in Nassau County from 1920-77 have been collected and are available for public inspection at the U.S. Geological Survey office in Syosset, Nassau County. Except for wells in use before 1920, these data constitute the entire record available...
A Two-dimensional finite-element model study of backwater and flow distribution at the I-10 crossing of the Pearl River near Slidell, Louisiana
J. K. Lee, D.C. Froelich, J. J. Gilbert, G.J. Wiche
1982, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4119
A two-dimensional finite-element surface-water flow modeling system was used to study the effect of Interstate Highway 10 on water-surface elevations and flow distribution during the flood on the Pearl River on April 2, 1980, near Slidell, La. A finite-element network was designed to represent the topography and vegetative cover of...
Plankton studies in San Francisco Bay; IV, Phytoplankton abundance and species composition, January 1980 - February 1981
R.L. Wong, J. E. Cloern
1982, Open-File Report 82-443
Data are presented on the phytoplankton species composition and abundance in San Francisco Bay from January 1980 through February 1981. Phytoplankton were identified and enumerated in surface samples collected approximately every two weeks at selected stations in the main channel of the Bay, and at shoal stations in the central...
Water quality of the French Broad River, North Carolina — An analysis of data collected at Marshall, 1958-1977
C. C. Daniel III, Hugh B. Wilder, M. S. Weiner
1982, Water Supply Paper 2185-C
An investigation of water quality in the French Broad River in North Carolina has resulted in the definition of variations in water quality, a determination of the degree to which the quality of water in the river has been affected by man 's activities, and an analysis of trends in...
