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Michigan groundwater survey: A cooperative venture of local governments

Journal Article · · Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; (United States)
OSTI ID:7064417
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  1. Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo (United States)

The Michigan groundwater survey focused on the design and implementation of a computerized groundwater and geologic information management system. Thousands of well logs stored as paper copy in local health departments were converted into accessible electronic data files. County wide baseline groundwater quality studies focusing on wells carefully chosen to characterize the aquifers in each county were designed and executed. Having computer accessible information available has allowed state and local agencies to better discharge their traditional responsibilities and to undertake new management activities. These range from well and septic system permitting and inspection to land use planning, zoning and groundwater management and protection. Baseline water quality can now be compared to new analyses to assess the degree of degradation in cases of possible contamination and preliminary site assessments can be performed with relative ease. Proposed new land uses can be evaluated more readily for their potential impact on groundwater quality.

OSTI ID:
7064417
Journal Information:
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; (United States) Vol. 45:2; ISSN 0022-4561; ISSN JSWCA3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English