Publication Citation

USGS Series Open-File Report
Report Number 84-584
Title Illinois ground-water observation network; a preliminary planning document for network design
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Frost, L. R.; O'Hearn, Michael; Gibb, J. P.; Sherrill, M. G.
Year 1984
Originating office
USGS Library Call Number (200) R29o no.84-584 MP
Physical description v, 76 p. :ill., maps ;29 cm.
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Abstract

Water-level and water-quality networks in Illinois were evaluated to determine the adequacy and completeness of available data bases. Ground-water data in present data bases are inadequate to provide information on ground-water quality and water levels in large areas of Illinois and in the major geohydrologic units underlying Illinois and surrounding areas. Data-management needs indicate that a new data base is desirable and could be developed by use of carefully selected available data and new data. Types of data needed to define ground-water quality and water levels in selected geohydrologic units were tentatively identified. They include data on concentrations of organic chemicals related to activities of man, and concentrations of inorganic chemicals which relate either to man 's activities or to the chemical composition of the source aquifer. Water-level data are needed which can be used to describe short- and long-term stresses on the ground-water resources of Illinois. Establishment of priorities for data collection has been deferred until existing hydrologic data files can be stored for usable data and until input from other local, State, and Federal agencies can be solicited and compiled. (USGS)