Potential yields of wells in unconsolidated aquifers in upstate New York — Hudson-Mohawk sheet
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Abstract
This map shows the location and potential well yields of unconsolidated aquifers in the Hudson-Mohawk region at a scale of 1:250,000. 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 deglaciations 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 that 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.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Potential yields of wells in unconsolidated aquifers in upstate New York — Hudson-Mohawk sheet |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 87-4275 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri874275 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | New York Water Science Center |
| Description | 1 Plate: 32.88 × 41.75 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Other Geospatial | Hudson-Mohawk sheet |
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