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Simulation of effects of wastewater discharges on Sand Creek and lower Caddo Creek near Ardmore, Oklahoma Simulation of effects of wastewater discharges on Sand Creek and lower Caddo Creek near Ardmore, Oklahoma

A streamflow and water-quality model was developed for reaches of Sand and Caddo Creeks in south-central Oklahoma to simulate the effects of wastewater discharge from a refinery and a municipal treatment plant. The purpose of the model was to simulate conditions during low streamflow when the conditions controlling dissolved-oxygen concentrations are most severe. Data collected to...
Authors
Edwin A. Wesolowski

Vulnerability of ground water in the Tokio and Warwick aquifers to surface contamination, Fort Totten Indian Reservation, North Dakota Vulnerability of ground water in the Tokio and Warwick aquifers to surface contamination, Fort Totten Indian Reservation, North Dakota

The vulnerability of ground water in the Tokio and Warwick aquifers to surface contamination was evaluated using existing hydrologic, climatic, geologic, topographic, and land-use/land-cover data and geographic information system procedures. The aquifers underlie parts of the Fort Totten Indian Reservation in northeastern North Dakota. The vulnerability was evaluated using vertical...
Authors
Thomas B. Reed

Altitude of the top of the Deadwood Formation in the Black Hills area, South Dakota Altitude of the top of the Deadwood Formation in the Black Hills area, South Dakota

This map is a product of the Black Hills Hydrology Study, which was initiated in 1990 to assess the quantity, quality, and distribution of surface water and ground water in the Black Hills area of South Dakota (Driscoll, 1992). This long-term study is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the...
Authors
Janet M. Carter, Jack A. Redden

Stream water-quality characteristics and trends, James River basin, North Dakota, 1949-95 Stream water-quality characteristics and trends, James River basin, North Dakota, 1949-95

Water-quality data collected at 16 water-quality-sampling sites in the James River Basin during 1949-95 were statistically summarized. Analysis of variance of data ranks was used to make comparisons among sites for selected constituents that had 20 or more analyses per site. Statistically significant differences among sites were indicated for specific conductance, dissolved solids, major...
Authors
Mark E. Brigham, G. A. Payne

Water resources data, North Dakota, water year 1998. Volume 1: Surface water Water resources data, North Dakota, water year 1998. Volume 1: Surface water

Water-resources data for the 1998 water year for North Dakota consists of records of discharge, stage, and water quality for streams; contents, stage, and water quality for lakes and reservoirs; and water levels and water quality for ground-water wells. Volume 1 contains records of water discharge for 97 streamflow-gaging stations; stage only for 22 river-stage stations; contents and/or...
Authors
R.E. Harkness, W.R. Berkas, S.W. Norbeck, S.M. Robinson

Streamflow statistics of selected streams in the lower Red River of the North basin, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba Streamflow statistics of selected streams in the lower Red River of the North basin, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba

Statistical summaries of streamflow data through water year 1994 for selected active and discontinued U.S. Geological Survey gaging stations for the Red River of the North Basin downstream of Halstad, Minnesota, to and including Emerson, Manitoba, are presented in this report. The summaries for each streamflow-gaging station include (1) station description, (2) graph of the annual mean...
Authors
Tara Williams-Sether, Gregg J. Wiche

Trace elements and organic chemicals in stream-bottom sediments and fish tissues, Red River of the North basin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, 1992-95 Trace elements and organic chemicals in stream-bottom sediments and fish tissues, Red River of the North basin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, 1992-95

Stream-bottom sediment and fish-tissue samples from the Red River of the North Basin, were analyzed for a large suite of chemical elements and organic chemicals. Cadmium, lead, and mercury were widespread in sediments, at concentrations not indicative of acute contamination. Mercury, the element of greatest health concern in the region, was detected at low concentrations in 38 of 43...
Authors
M. E. Brigham, R. M. Goldstein, L. H. Tornes

Ground water and surface water: A single resource Ground water and surface water: A single resource

The importance of considering ground water and surface water as a single resource has become increasingly evident. Issues related to water supply, water quality, and degradation of aquatic environments are reported on frequently. The interaction of ground water and surface water has been shown to be a significant concern in many of these issues. Contaminated aquifers that discharge to...
Authors
Thomas C. Winter, Judson W. Harvey, O. Lehn Franke, William M. Alley
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