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Water Quality of Domestic Wells in Marcellus Region

New USGS study identifies factors affecting quality of groundwater used for domestic supply in north-central and north-east Pennsylvania

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Water-Quality Modeling Tool for Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Systems

New software simulates changes in water quality during passive and active treatment of acid mine drainage

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USGS Upgrades StreamStats for Pennsylvania

More accurate basin delineations and basin characteristics, and improved estimates of streamflow are now available for any stream location in PA.

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USGS fills a Knowledge Gap for Radionuclide Occurrence in Groundwater

Identifying the geologic factors that affect the occurrence of Polonium-210 and Lead-210

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Water Quality of Domestic Wells in Marcellus Shale Region

A new USGS study, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Geological Survey, identifies factors affecting the quality of groundwater used for domestic...

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Northeastern U.S. Streams During Tropical Storm Henri

Streamflow and water level changed dramatically as Tropical Storm Henri made landfall in the northeastern U.S. in late August, 2021, as shown by the...

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Spring Grove Weir Removal

Pennsylvania Water Science Center personnel remove broad-crested weir, Codorus Creek at Spring Grove

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Science Outreach at Riverview High School

USGS staff participated in science outreach at Riverview High School, where students learned about environmental science and took part in interactive...

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USGS at the 2021 Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium (Virtual)

USGS scientists presented recent research results and updated stakeholders on USGS groundwater activities at the 2021 Pennsylvania Groundwater...

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USGS Studies Low-Flow Changes in the Delaware River Basin

USGS scientists published a new study of low flow in streams in the Delaware River Basin. In general, the low flows measured during 1980-2018...

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New USGS Report Shows High Levels of Arsenic and Uranium in Some Connecticut Wells

A new U.S. Geological Survey study provides an updated, statewide estimate of high levels of naturally occurring arsenic and uranium in private well...

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USGS Releases First-of-its-Kind Survey of PFAS in Pennsylvania Surface Waters

USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center in cooperation with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released a first-of-its-kind...

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USGS is Hiring Hydrologic Field Assistants Throughout Pennsylvania - CLOSED

Application period CLOSED APRIL 16, 2021

The Pennsylvania Water Science Center is looking for Hydrologic Field Assistants to join our teams in New...

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