This volume of the annual hydrologic-data report is one of a series of annual reports across the Nation that document hydrologic data gathered from the U.S. Geological Survey's ground-water data-collection networks in each State, Puerto Rico, and the Trust Territories. These records provide hydrologic information needed by State, local, and Federal agencies, and the private sector for developing and managing our Nation's land and water resources. Ground-water data for North Carolina are contained in this volume.
This report is the culmination of a concerted effort by dedicated personnel of the U.S. Geological Survey who collected, compiled, analyzed, verified, and organized the data, and who typed, edited, and assembled the report. In addition to the authors, who had primary responsibility for assuring that the information contained herein is accurate, complete, and adheres to Geological Survey policy and established guidelines, the following individuals contributed significantly to the collection, processing, and tabulation of the data:
| R. Gene Barker | Brad A. Huffman | Eric M. Sadorf |
| W. Scott Caldwell | Philip S. Jen | Kathleen M. Sarver |
| Kirsten M. Cassingham | Terry L. Middleton | Douglas G. Smith |
| Michelle Cienek | Michael D. Penley | Timothy B. Spruill |
| Alissa Coes | Cassandra Pfeifle | Erik L. Staub |
| Jeffrey L. Corbett | Bobby C. Ragland | Bruce C. Steiner |
| Gloria A. Ferrell | Jeanne C. Robbins | A. Gerald Strickland |
| Jason M. Fine | Jerald B. Robinson | Anthony J. Tesoriero |
| Ronald G. Garrett | Dana L. Robison | Ramona J. Traynor |
| Stephen L. Harden | Eric S. Rudisill | Bentley T. Walton |
| Kay E. Hedrick | Beth M. Wrege |
Rick Bolich, from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Water Quality, Groundwater Section, was involved with the data collection as part of the Piedmont/Mountains cooperative ground-water project.
Pamilee L. Breton edited much of the text, tables, and graphs of this report. Pamilee L. Breton and Stephen S. Howe assembled the report.
This report was prepared in cooperation with the State of North Carolina, other agencies, and under the general supervision of Gerald L. Ryan, District Chief; and Jess D. Weaver, Regional Hydrologist, Southeastern Region.
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