CONTENTS

Abstract
Introduction 

Purpose and Scope
Hydrogeology
Acknowledgments 

Water-Level Measurements

Quality-Assurance Flags 
Temperature Effects 

Sources of Water-Level Fluctuations 

Precipitation
Barometric Pressure and Earth Tides
Seismic Events and Underground Nuclear Tests
Pumpage

Analysis of Water Levels
Summary
References Cited
Appendix 1
Appendix 2

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