Base-flow characteristics of streams in the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia

Water Supply Paper 2457
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Abstract

Growth within the Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge, and Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia has focused concern about allocation of surface-water flow and increased demands on the ground-water resources. Potential surface-water yield was determined from statistical analysis of base-flow characteristics of streams. Base-flow characteristics also may provide a relative indication of the potential ground-water yield for areas that lack sufficient specific capacity or will-yield data; however, other factors need to be considered, such as geologic structure, lithology, precipitation, relief, and the degree of hydraulic interconnection between the regolith and bedrock.
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Base-flow characteristics of streams in the Valley and Ridge, the Blue Ridge, and the Piedmont physiographic provinces of Virginia
Series title Water Supply Paper
Series number 2457
DOI 10.3133/wsp2457
Year Published 1997
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description Report: v, 48 p.; Plate: 34.62 x 22.48 inches
Country United States
State Virginia
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