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Hydrogeologic framework and geologic structure of the Floridan aquifer system and intermediate confining unit in the Lake Okeechobee area, Florida

Scientific Investigations Map 3288
Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3288

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Abstract

The successful implementation of aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) as a water-management tool requires detailed information on the hydrologic and hydraulic properties of the potential water storage zones. This report presents stratigraphic and hydrogeologic sections of the upper part of the Floridan aquifer system and the overlying confining unit or aquifer system in the Lake Okeechobee area, and contour maps of the upper contacts of the Ocala Limestone and the Arcadia Formation, which are represented in the sections. The sections and maps illustrate hydrogeologic factors such as confinement of potential storage zones, the distribution of permeability within the zones, and geologic features that may control the efficiency of injection, storage, and recovery of water, and thus may influence decisions on ASR activities in areas of interest to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrogeologic framework and geologic structure of the Floridan aquifer system and intermediate confining unit in the Lake Okeechobee area, Florida
Series title Scientific Investigations Map
Series number 3288
DOI 10.3133/sim3288
Year Published 2014
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Florida Water Science Center
Description Report: iv, 12 p.; 8 Map Sheets; 2 Appendices
Country United States
State Florida
Other Geospatial Lake Okeechobee
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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