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By Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center May 30, 2018

The USGS provides geophysical expertise and support to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Geophysical support activities include:

  • Technical and scientific support for projects in the Superfund program and Superfund reform initiatives such as Brownfields as assigned by EPA
  • Field assistance and possible studies including geophysical investigations,  the performance of hydro-geological tests to determine aquifer properties,  modeling efforts on specific sites, or the collection of ground-water, surface water, and soil samples.
  • Technical support in the review and professional interpretation of surface water and ground water quality and quantity reports,  environmental impact analysis, and development of approaches for environmental assessment

The USGS provides geophysical expertise and support to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Geophysical support activities include:

  • Technical and scientific support for projects in the Superfund program and Superfund reform initiatives such as Brownfields as assigned by EPA
  • Field assistance and possible studies including geophysical investigations,  the performance of hydro-geological tests to determine aquifer properties,  modeling efforts on specific sites, or the collection of ground-water, surface water, and soil samples.
  • Technical support in the review and professional interpretation of surface water and ground water quality and quantity reports,  environmental impact analysis, and development of approaches for environmental assessment
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