Geohydrology, ground-water quality, and simulated ground-water flow, Geauga County, Ohio

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OSTI ID:7100479

Eberts, S M; Blair, E S; Roche, J.T. de ^[1]

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1. Geological Survey, Columbus, OH (United States)

Data collected in 1978, 1980, 1985, and 1986 were used to assess spatial and temporal variations in groundwater quality, determine regional groundwater flow patterns, and predict regional changes in groundwater levels that might result from forecasted increases in groundwater development. Variations in groundwater quality and groundwater flow patterns in Geauga County were characterized on the basis of water quality samples and water level measurements from wells completed in the glacial deposits, Pottsville Formation, Cuyahoga Group, Berea Sandstone, and two oil-producing and gas-producing horizons. No significant changes in major and minor ion concentration were detected in the groundwater from 1978-86, except at isolated locations where water from several wells had elevated concentrations of sodium, calcium, bromide, and (or) chloride due to contamination by road salts and (or) oilfield and gas-model was used to simulate groundwater level declines that would result from increased domestic pumpage in the surficial aquifers. The estimates of groundwater level declines are based on forecasted population increases of 12, 17, and 21% during the periods 1985-2000, and 1985-2005, respectively. The simulations indicate the only areas of notable groundwater level decline would be in Chester Township. A maximum of 8 ft of decline is estimated.

• OSTI ID: 7100479
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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