Publication Citation

USGS Series Water-Resources Investigations Report
Report Number 87-4276
Title Potential yields of wells in unconsolidated aquifers in upstate New York-- Adirondack sheet
Edition -
Language ENGLISH
Author(s) Bugliosi, Edward F.; Trudell, Ruth A.; Casey, George D.
Year 1988
Originating office
USGS Library Call Number (200) WRi no.87-4276
Physical description 1 map : col. ; 73 x 109 cm., on sheet 107 x 117 cm., folded in envelope 30 x 23 cm.
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Abstract

This map shows the location and potential well yield from unconsolidated aquifers in the Adirondack region at a 1:250,000 scale. It also delineates segments of aquifers that are heavily used by community water systems and designated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as ' Primary Water Supply ' aquifers and cites published reports that give detailed information on each area. Most aquifers were deposited in low-lying areas such as valleys or plains during deglaciation of the region. Thick, permeable, well-sorted sand and gravel deposits generally yield large quantities of water, greater than 100 gal/min. Thin sand, sand and gravel deposits, or thicker gravel units have a large content of silt and fine sand, yield moderate amounts of water, 10 to 100 gal/min. Wells dug in till and those drilled in bedrock commonly yield less than 10 gal/min. (USGS)