Hydrogeology and Groundwater Resources of the Coastal Aquifers of Southeastern Massachusetts
Circular
1338
Prepared in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Abstract
The glacially derived aquifer systems of southeastern Massachusetts compose the largest groundwater reservoir in the State. Population increases, land-use changes, and climate change in this area could lead to three primary environmental effects that relate directly to groundwater resources - (1) increases in pumping that could adversely affect environmentally sensitive groundwater-fed surface waters, such as ponds, streams, and wetlands; (2) changes in land use that could affect the quality of water in the aquifer; and (3) changes in precipitation and mean sea level that can affect water levels, streamflow, and the position of the freshwater/saltwater boundary. Therefore, understanding groundwater flow and the factors that can affect it is critical to managing and protecting this vital resource.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Hydrogeology and Groundwater Resources of the Coastal Aquifers of Southeastern Massachusetts |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 1338 |
| ISBN | 9781411325104 |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1338 |
| Edition | - |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Massachusetts-Rhode Island Water Science Center, New England Water Science Center |
| Description | iv, 17 p. |
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