Hydrogeology of the northern segment of the Edwards aquifer, Austin region, Texas

Book · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:5000125

Senger, R K; Collins, E W; Kreitler, C W

This book reports on geologic mapping and fracture analysis of Lower Cretaceous Edwards aquifer strata conducted to provide a better understanding of the geology of the Balcones Fault Zone as it relates to the hydrogeology of the aquifer's northern segment. Hydrochemical, water-level, and precipitation data were studied to evaluate ground-water flow characteristics, recharge and discharge mechanisms, and the hydrochemical evolution of ground water in the Edwards aquifer. The authors found that ground water generally flows eastward, and main discharge of the unconfined, fast-flowing system occurs along fractures through springs and seeps at the major creeks and rivers in the Georgetown area. Some recharge water moves downdip past these springs into a confined section farther east, along a much reduced hydraulic gradient, and discharges by leaking through the confining units. Hydrochemistry of Edwards ground water indicates an evolution from a Ca-HCO{sub 3} and Ca-Mg-HCO{sub 3} to a mixed-cation-HCO{sub 3} farther downdip to a Na-HCO{sub 3}, and finally to a Na-mixed-anion-type water.

• OSTI ID: 5000125
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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