Sampling a shallow monitoring well representing agricultural land use
By Water Resources Mission Area
2012 (approx.)
![Scientist sits next to an agricultural field collecting water samples from a groundwater well.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/circ1352_ch02_photo_intro_sampling.jpg?itok=AhKAKl_g)
Detailed Description
USGS collects groundwater from shallow monitoring wells beneath agricultural and urban areas to assess the effects of these activities on recently recharged groundwater as part of the National Water Quality Network (NWQN).
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.