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Statistical summaries of Indiana streamflow data Statistical summaries of Indiana streamflow data

Complete statistical analyses are presented in tabular form for all gaging stations in Indiana, regardless of length of record. Each station analysis includes lowest and highest mean daily discharges, flow duration, statistics on normal monthly means, statistics on normal annual means, statistics on log monthly means, statistics on log annual means, and annual peak discharges.
Authors
R.G. Horner

Availability of ground water near Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana Availability of ground water near Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana

A study of the hydraulic characteristics of the unconsolidated glacial deposits near the city of Carmel in central Indiana shows that 21.3 million gallons per day (933 litres per second) of additional water could be withdrawn from the aquifer for an indefinite period of time . This pumpage is approximately 5 million gallons per day (219 litres per second) above the projected water needs...
Authors
D. C. Gillies

A technique for estimating the time of travel of water in Indiana streams A technique for estimating the time of travel of water in Indiana streams

Estimates of the traveltime of waterborne particles in streams is important for pollution studies and in the event of spills of contaminants. This report provides data for the 16 Indiana streams on which time-of-travel information has been obtained and a means for estimating the velocity of any naturally flowing stream in Indiana with a drainage area of 80 square miles (210 square...
Authors
Stephen E. Eikenberry, Leroy G. Davis

The National Stream Quality Accounting Network (NASQAN) - Some questions and answers The National Stream Quality Accounting Network (NASQAN) - Some questions and answers

One of the major new efforts of the U.S. Geological Survey is the National Stream Quality Accounting Network (NASQAN). This circular is intended to answer some of the frequently asked questions concerning concepts used in establishing NASQAN, its purposes, design, value, and future plans.
Authors
John F. Ficke, Richard O. Hawkinson

An introduction to the processes, problems, and management of urban lakes An introduction to the processes, problems, and management of urban lakes

Lakes are bodies of water formed in depressions on the earth's surface, and as such, act as depositories for a variety of chemical and biological materials. The study of lakes has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Lakes are a valuable resource, and their multiple uses have made them susceptible to water-quality problems such as algal blooms, sediment deposition and fish...
Authors
L. J. Britton, R. C. Averett, R. F. Ferreira
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