Regional trends in water-well drilling in the United States
Circular
533
By: Gerald Meyer and Granville G. Wyrick
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Abstract
Between the towns of Macon and Taylorville in central Illinois lies a ridge that is part of a system of ridges and knolls largely composed of sand and gravel. This ridge contains an important aquifer. An extensive electrical earth resistivity survey was conducted over the ridged-drift aquifer. Inversion of the resistivity data provided information concerning aquifer thickness and aquifer resistivity. This information, along with pump test data along the aquifer, indicated a direct and geometric relationship between aquifer resistivity and hydraulic conductivity. As a result, it was possible to better define the boundaries and water-producing capabilities of the aquifer. (Author 's abstract)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Regional trends in water-well drilling in the United States |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 533 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir533 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 1966 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 8 p. :illus., maps. ;26 cm. |
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