Hydrologic characteristics of abandoned coal mines used as sources of public water supply in McDowell County, West Virginia. Water resources investigation

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:6514793

Ferrell, G M

The report describes the hydrologic characteristics of the Exeter Mines, in southern West Virginia, with respect to their suitability for water supply. Information in the report was obtained from July 1987 through September 1989. The report describes the occurrence and flow of ground water at the mines, recharge to the mines, ground-water levels, storage and availability of mine water, and quality of mine water. Seasonal fluctuations in ground-water levels, ground-water level response to pumping, and estimates of the volume of storage and practical sustained yield of the mines are also given.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Charleston, WV (United States). Water Resources Div.
• OSTI ID: 6514793
• Report Number(s): PB-93-183101/XAB; USGS/WRI--92-4073
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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