Publications
This list of Water Resources Mission Area publications includes both official USGS publications and journal articles authored by our scientists. A searchable database of all USGS publications can be accessed at the USGS Publications Warehouse.
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Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in the crystalline and metasedimentary rocks in Birmingham, Newlin, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships and parts of East Marlborough and Kennett Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, June 1994 thr
A map showing ground-water levels in crystalline and metasedimentary rocks in Birmingham, Newlin, Pennsbury, and Pocopson Townships and parts of East Marlborough and Kennett Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was constructed from water levels measured in wells from June 1994 through November 1995. Pre-1994 measurements were incorporated on the map to provide control in areas where more recen
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Charles R. Wood, William C. Wettstein, Stephen S. Aichele, James Joyce, Frank M. Schneider
Lake-level frequency analysis for Devils Lake, North Dakota
Two approaches were used to estimate future lake-level probabilities for Devils Lake. The first approach is based on an annual lake-volume model, and the second approach is based on a statistical water mass-balance model that generates seasonal lake volumes on the basis of seasonal precipitation, evaporation, and inflow. Autoregressive moving average models were used to model the annual mean lake
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Gregg J. Wiche, Aldo V. Vecchia
Prediction of traveltime and longitudinal dispersion in rivers and streams
The possibility of a contaminant being accidentally or intentionally spilled upstream from a water supply is a constant concern to those diverting and using water from streams and rivers. Although many excellent models are available to estimate traveltime and dispersion, none can be used with confidence before calibration and verification to the particular river reach in question. Therefore, the a
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Harvey E. Jobson
Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in the crystalline and metasedimentary rocks in Sadsbury, West Caln, and West Sadsbury townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, April 1993 through August 1994
A map showing ground-water levels in crystalline and metasedimentary rocks in Sadsbury, West Caln, and West Sadsbury Townships, Chester County, Pennsylvania, was constructed from water levels measured in wells from April 1993 through August 1994. Pre-1993 measurements were incorporated on the map to provide control in areas where more recent data were not available. Because little ground-water dev
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William C. Wettstein, Charles R. Wood
Water-level altitudes 1996, water-level changes 1977-96 and 1995-96, and compaction 1973-95 in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers, Houston-Galveston region, Texas
This report is one in an annual series of reports that depicts water-level altitudes and water-level changes since 1977 and compation since 1973 in the Chicot and Evangeline aquifers i the Houston-Galveston region, Texas.
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M. C. Kasmarek, L. S. Coplin, H. X. Santos
Water resources and effects of changes in ground-water use along the Carlin trend, north-central Nevada
No abstract available.
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D. K. Maurer, R. W. Plume, J. M. Thomas, A.K. Johnson
Selected meteorological and micrometeorological data for an arid site near Beatty, Nye County, Nevada, calendar year 1992
il-heat-flux data were collected at a study site adjacent to a low-level radioactive-waste burial facility near Beatty, Nevada, for calendar year 1992. Data were collected in support of ongoing studies to estimate the potential for downward movement of radionuclides into the unsaturated sediments beneath waste-burial trenches at the arid facility. Data collected for the whole year include air temp
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James L. Wood
Methods of analysis by the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Laboratory-Determination of pesticides in water by Carbopak-B solid-phase extraction and high-preformance liquid chromatography
In accordance with the needs of the National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA), the U.S. Geological Survey has developed and implemented a graphitized carbon-based solid-phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatographic analytical method. The method is used to determine 41 pesticides and pesticide metabolites that are not readily amenable to gas chromatography or other high-tempe
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Stephen L. Werner, Mark R. Burkhardt, Sabrina N. DeRusseau
Analysis of hydrogeologic properties in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, southeastern Minnesota
The Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer is a major source of water for many communities in southeastern Minnesota. The water-supply well for the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community derives water from the Jordan part of the aquifer. An aquifer test in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer in the area of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community was completed in November 1995. The test consisted of pumpin
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M.L. Strobel, G. N. Delin
Hydrologic data and description of a hydrologic monitoring plan for Medicine Lake Volcano, California
A hydrologic reconnaissance of the Medicine Lake Volcano area was done to collect data needed for the design of a hydrologic monitoring plan. The reconnaissance was completed during two field trips made in June and September 1992, during which geothermal and hydrologic features of public interest in the Medicine Lake area were identified. Selected wells, springs, and geothermal features were locat
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Tiffany Rae Schneider, W. D. McFarland
Selected well and ground-water chemistry data for the Boise River Valley, southwestern Idaho, 1990-95
Water samples were collected from 903 wells in the Boise River Valley, Idaho, from January 1990 through December 1995. Selected well information and analyses of 1,357 water samples are presented. Analyses include physical properties ad concentrations of nutrients, bacteria, major ions, selected trace elements, radon-222, volatile organic compounds, and pesticides.
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D. J. Parliman, Linda Boyle, Sabrina Nicholls
Methods of analysis by the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Laboratory-In-bottle acid digestion of whole-water samples
Water samples for trace-metal determinations routinely have been prepared in open laboratories. For example, the U.S. Geological Survey method I-3485-85 (Extraction Procedure, for Water- Suspended Sediment) is performed in a laboratory hood on a laboratory bench without any special precautions to control airborne contamination. This method tends to be contamination prone for several trace metals p
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G. L. Hoffman, M. J. Fishman, J.R. Garbarino