U.S. Geological Survey research in radioactive waste disposal - Fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985
G.A. Dinwiddie, N.J. Trask
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 87-4009
The report summarizes progress on geologic and hydrologic research related to the disposal of radioactive wastes. The research is described according to whether it is related most directly to: (1) high-level and transuranic wastes, (2) low-level wastes, or (3) uranium mill tailings. Included is research applicable to the identification and...
Water quality of streams and springs, Green River Basin, Wyoming
L. L. DeLong
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 82-4008
Data concerning salinity, phosphorus, and trace elements in streams and springs within the Green River Basin in Wyoming are summarized. Relative contributions of salinity are shown through estimates of annual loads and average concentrations at 11 water quality measurements sites for the 1970-77 water years. A hypothetical diversion of 20...
Reconnaissance of the water resources of the Hoh Indian Reservation and the Hoh River basin, Washington
W. E. Lum, L. M. Nelson
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4018
Ground- and surface-water resources of the Hoh Indian Reservation and the Hoh River basin were studied from 1977 to 1980 under a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Geological Survey and the Hoh Indian Tribe. It was determined that moderate quantities of groundwater can be obtained from near-surface, river-deposited sands and...
Hydrogeology of confined-drift aquifers near the Pomme de Terre and Chippewa rivers, western Minnesota
G. N. Delin
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4098
Confined-drift aquifers in a 1,380-square-mile area of western Minnesota range in thickness from less than 10 feet to 114 feet. Transmissivities range from less than 1,000 square feet per day to over 16,000 square feet per day and theoretical well yields range from less than 100 gallons per minute to...
Results of experiments related to contact of mine-spoils water with coal, West Decker and Big Sky Mines, southeastern Montana
R. E. Davis, K. A. Dodge
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4002
Batch-mixing experiments using spoils water and coal from the West Decker and Big Sky Mines were conducted to determine possible chemical changes in water moving from coal-mine spoils through a coal aquifer. The spoils water was combined with air-dried and oven-dried chunks of coal and air-dried and oven-dried crushed coal...
Detection of contaminant plumes in ground water of Long Island, New York, by electromagnetic terrain-conductivity surveys
Thomas J. Mack, P. E. Maus
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4045
Electromagnetic terrain conductivity surveys were conducted at four landfills in Suffolk county and at an artificial recharge site in Nassau County to assess the feasibility of this technique for detecting contaminant plumes. The technique was successful at three of the landfills; results compared closely with those indicated by specific conductance...
Evaluation of the U.S. Geological Survey's gaging-station network in Illinois
D. M. Mades, K. A. Oberg
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4072
Data collected at 97 of the 176 gaging stations operated in Illinois during 1983 were used to describe rainfall-runoff processes, to monitor and forecast floods, and to monitor and regulate lake levels, discharge from reservoirs, or discharge of navigable streams. Stream-gaging stations on the Illinois River at Havana, East Branch...
Directions and rates of ground-water movement in the vicinity of Kesterson Reservoir, San Joaquin Valley, California
R.J. Mandle, A.L. Kontis
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4196
A three-dimensional groundwater flow model was used to simulate groundwater flow for a 124 sq mi area in the vicinity of Kesterson Reservoir in the San Joaquin Valley, California. Available data were used to calculate a probable range of groundwater flow rates, but calibration and sensitivity analysis were not done...
Hydraulic properties of rock units and chemical quality of water for INEL-1 — A 10,365-foot deep test hole drilled at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, Idaho
L. J. Mann
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4020
A 10,365-ft deep test hole drilled at the INEL (Idaho National Engineering Laboratory) in southeastern Idaho provided hydraulic information for rock units underlying the Snake River Plain aquifer. Four aquifer tests showed that the hydraulic conductivity decreased with depth--from an average of 0.03 ft/day for the interval from 1,511 to...
Assessment of ground-water contamination at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, 1982-85
T. R. Cummings, F. R. Twenter
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4188
Continued study of ground-water contamination at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, defined the movement and distribution of volatile organic compounds in the glacial sand and gravel aquifer at known sites of contamination, and has defined new plumes at two other sites. The Arrow Street purge system, installed in 1982 to...
Constituent-load changes in urban stormwater runoff routed through a detention pond-wetlands system in central Florida
E.H. Martin, J. L. Smoot
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4310
Wastewater movement near four treatment and disposal sites in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
E.R. Cox
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4356
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service, studied the effects on nearby streams and lakes of treated wastewater effluents that percolate from sewage lagoons at four sites in Yellowstone National Park. A network of observation wells has been established near the sites, and water level and...
Ground-water monitoring at Santa Barbara, California: Phase 3 — Development of a three-dimensional digital ground-water flow model for storage unit I of the Santa Barbara ground-water basin
Peter Martin, Charles Berenbrock
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4103
Water-bearing rocks within the 7 sq mi of Storage Unit I of the Santa Barbara Groundwater Basin, consist of unconsolidated deposits that range in thickness from < 300 ft along the north perimeter of the unit to > 1,000 ft near the Pacific Ocean. The groundwater system was simulated as...
Effects of surface coal mining on suspended-sediment discharge in a small mountain watershed, Fayette County, Pennsylvania
T.M. Mastrilli, D.E. Stump
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4093
Data collected in the upper Stony Fork basin from July 1980 to November 1981 indicate that logging operations associated with block-cut surface mining temporarily increased suspended-sediment discharge of Stony Fork. However, the strip-mining operation did not increase the suspended sediment discharges of Stony Fork because of effective sediment-control measures. These...
Geohydrology and simulated response to ground-water pumpage in Carson Valley, a river-dominated basin in Douglas County, Nevada, and Alpine County, California
D. K. Maurer
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4328
A numerical model was used to simulate the effect of development of the groundwater reservoir in Carson Valley on Carson River outflow, evapotranspiration, and groundwater levels and storage. The basin-fill groundwater reservoir consists of: (1) confined and unconfined sedimentary deposits of Quaternary age that underlie the valley floor, and (2)...
Evaluation of wet-line depth-correction methods for cable-suspended current meters
W.F. Coon, James C. Futrell
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4329
Wet-line depth corrections for cable-suspended current meter and weight not perpendicular to the water surface have been evaluated using cable-suspended weights towed by a boat in still water. A fathometer was used to track a Columbus sounding weight and to record its actual depth for several apparent depths, weight sizes,...
Estimating magnitude and frequency of floods for Wisconsin urban streams
D.H. Conger
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4005
Equations for estimating magnitude and frequency of floods for Wisconsin streams with drainage basins containing various amounts of existing or projected urban development were developed by flood-frequency and multiple-regression analyses. Multiple-regression techniques were used to develop equations for estimating flood frequencies at ungaged urban sites. The flood-frequency equations are based on...
Comparison of flood frequency estimates from synthetic and observed data on small drainage areas in Mississippi
B.E. Colson
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4034
In 1964 the U.S. Geological Survey in Mississippi expanded the small stream gaging network for collection of rainfall and runoff data to 92 stations. To expedite availability of flood frequency information a rainfall-runoff model using available long-term rainfall data was calibrated to synthesize flood peaks. Results obtained from observed annual...
Ground-water availability and water quality at Southbury and Woodbury, Connecticut
D. L. Mazzaferro
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 84-4221
Increases in population and commercial and industrial development during the past 20 years have increased the demand for water in the Towns of Southbury and Woodbury, Connecticut. The stratified-drift aquifer, underlying much of the Pomperaug River valley, is the most practical source for additional large supplies. The yield of the...
Discharge ratings for control gates at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 22, Saverton, Missouri
Albert J. Heinitz
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4137
The water level of the navigation pools on the Mississippi River are maintained by the operation of tainted and roller gates at the locks and dams. Discharge ratings for the gates on Lock and Dam 22, at Saverton, Missouri, were developed from current-meter discharge measurements made in the forebays of...
Land use and land cover and associated maps for Helena, Arkansas; Mississippi; Tennessee
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1986, Open-File Report 86-14
Geohydrology of the glacial-outwash aquifer in the Baldwinsville area, Seneca River, Onondaga County, New York
Timothy S. Pagano, David B. Terry, Arlynn W. Ingram
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4094
Seven sheets of map data comprise this geohydrologic report. Sheet 1, surficial geology, illustrates the distribution of: open water areas; artificial fill; made land; urban land; alluvial silt and sand; alluvial sand and gravel; peat, marl, muck and clay; lake silt and/or clay; delta sand and gravel; beach sand and...
Land use and land cover and associated maps for Harrison, Arkansas; Missouri
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
1986, Open-File Report 86-13
Quality of water resources of the Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
Elizabeth F. Cole, E. E. Morris
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 86-4166
Surface water and groundwater quality was documented in the Ouachita National Forest by collecting surface water quality data at 15 points and groundwater quality data at 11 sites from April 1984 through August 1985. The data were compared to drinking water standards and the results are tabulated. Surface water in...
Divisions of potential fracture permeability, based on distribution of structures and lineaments, in sedimentary rocks of the Rocky Mountains-High Plains region, Western United States
Maurice E. Cooley
1986, Water-Resources Investigations Report 85-4091
The principal map show geologic structures and lineaments that indicate fracture traces in sedimentary rocks in all or parts of Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Fractures associated with geologic structures and lineaments may affect the potential fracture permeability of consolidated rocks. Divisions...
