| Abstract: | The feasilbility of developing lignite resources in south-central Arkansas is an important question at the present time (1978). Part of the concern is related to the possible impacts that mining and processing of lignite will have on water resources. Not only will the disturbance caused by excavating affect the quantity and quality of surface and ground water, but the mining, processing, and conversion processes will require the use and consumption of significant quantities of water. To assess the magnitude of the effects of strip mining upon both surface and ground water, baseline conditions (hydrologic conditions in the area prior to mining) must be well defined. A thorough data file and literature search was made so that baseline conditions in the area could be defined. In addition, data-collection networks have been established for the collection of quantitative and qualitative information on streamflow and water levels in the aquifers. Data collected to date at these sites are included in the report. Collection of data at these sites will continue through at least September 1979. Information presented in this report can be used to estimate the quantities of water available for use and the possible effects of mining and associated dewatering on water resources. (USGS) |
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| ProdID: | 7605 |
| Citation Author: | Terry, J. E.; Bryant, C. T.; Ludwig, A. H.; Reed, J. E. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | xi, 163 p. :ill., maps (some fold., 1 in pocket) ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 79-924 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Water-resources appraisal of the south-Arkansas lignite area; 1979; OFR; 79-924; Terry, J. E.; Bryant, C. T.; Ludwig, A. H.; Reed, J. E. |
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| Text: | Water-resources appraisal of the south-Arkansas lignite area; 1979; OFR; 79-924; Terry, J. E.; Bryant, C. T.; Ludwig, A. H.; Reed, J. E. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
