Hydrogeologic conditions and saline-water intrusion, Cape Coral, Florida, 1978-81
Water-Resources Investigations Report
85-4231
Prepared in cooperation with the City of Cape Coral
By: D. J. Fitzpatrick
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Abstract
The upper limestone unit of the intermediate aquifer system, locally called the upper Hawthorn aquifer, is the principal source of freshwater for Cape Coral, Florida. The aquifer has been contaminated with saline water by downward intrusion from the surficial aquifer system and by upward intrusion from the Floridan aquifer system. Much of the intrusion has occurred through open wellbores where steel casings are short or where casings have collapsed because of corrosion. Saline-water contamination of the upper limestone unit due to downward intrusion from the surficial aquifer is most severe in the southern and eastern parts of Cape Coral; contamination due to upward intrusion has occurred in many areas throughout Cape Coral. Intrusion is amplified in areas of heavy water withdrawals and large water-level declines. (USGS)
Suggested Citation
Hydrogeologic conditions and saline-water intrusion, Cape Coral, Florida, 1978-81; 1986; WRI; 85-4231; Fitzpatrick, D. J.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Hydrogeologic conditions and saline-water intrusion, Cape Coral, Florida, 1978-81 |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 85-4231 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri854231 |
| Year Published | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center |
| Description | iv, 31 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| City | Cape Coral |
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