Groundwater availability study for Guam; goals, approach, products, and schedule of activities

Fact Sheet 2010-3084
In collaboration with the Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI), University of Guam
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Abstract

An expected significant population increase on Guam has raised concern about the sustainability of groundwater resources. In response, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the University of Guam's Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) and with funding from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), is conducting a 3.5-year study to advance understanding of regional groundwater dynamics in the Northern Guam Lens Aquifer, provide a new estimate of groundwater recharge, and develop a numerical groundwater flow and transport model for northern Guam. Results of the study, including two USGS reports and a well database, will provide more reliable evaluations of the potential effects of groundwater production and help guide sustainable management of this critical resource.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Groundwater availability study for Guam; goals, approach, products, and schedule of activities
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 2010-3084
DOI 10.3133/fs20103084
Edition -
Year Published 2010
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) Pacific Islands Water Science Center
Description 4 p.
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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