Water Availability

The USGS National Water-Use Information Program collects data about the quantities of water withdrawn for specific uses: public supply, domestic, industrial, mining, thermoelectric power, irrigation, livestock, and aquaculture. On a broader scale, we research how humans interact with the hydrologic cycle throuugh water withdrawal, water delivery, consumptive use, return flows, wastewater reuse...

One of the strongest ways to ensure that science is done effectively and efficiently in the midst of ever decreasing budgets is to collaborate.

Water-well drillers’ records are used to create maps and grids of hydrogeologic properties for the glaciated United States.

The City of Columbus operates 5 high-capacity collector wells to extract groundwater for drinking-water supply. To assist the City, the USGS monitors water levels in 5 observation wells and operates a water-quality monitor on the Scioto River where specific conductance, temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity are measured on an hourly basis. In addition, groundwater-level synoptic...

Hydrogeologic reconnaissance, well inventory, and site-specific aquifer test data are needed in order for managers to assess whether use of stormwater injection wells is technically or economically feasible for Class V underground injection, file necessary permit applications, and begin the process of developing the necessary engineering design specifications. Sanitation District No 1 requested...

USGS is developing new and innovative ways to map the world around us.