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Nitrogen in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed - A Century of Change, 1950–2050

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Domestic Well Water Quality in Marcellus Shale Region

Factors Affecting Groundwater Quality Used for Domestic Supply in Marcellus Shale Region of North-Central and North-East Pennsylvania

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Geohydrologic and water-quality characterization of a fractured-bedrock test hole in an area of Marcellus Shale gas development, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

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Geohydrology and ground-water quality of Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania Geohydrology and ground-water quality of Warwick Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

No abstract available.
Authors
P.H. Bird
By
Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Evaluation of geophysical logs, phase I, for Crossley Farms Superfund Site, Berks County, Pennsylvania Evaluation of geophysical logs, phase I, for Crossley Farms Superfund Site, Berks County, Pennsylvania

Twenty-one wells were drilled at Crossley Farms Superfund Site between December 15, 1987, and May 1, 1988, to define and monitor the horizontal and vertical distribution of ground-water contamination emanating from a suspected contaminant source area (Blackhead Hill). Eight well clusters were drilled on or near the Crossley Site and three well clusters were drilled at locations...
Authors
Randall W. Conger
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Status yields and trends of nutrients and sediment and methods of analysis for nontidal data-collection programs, Chesapeake Bay basin, 1985-96 Status yields and trends of nutrients and sediment and methods of analysis for nontidal data-collection programs, Chesapeake Bay basin, 1985-96

Data from more than 200 sites in nontidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay were compiled to document annual nutrient and sediment loads and trends for the period 1985 through 1996 as part of the 1997 Reevaluation of the Chesapeake Bay Program goal of reducing nutrient loads 40 percent by the year 2000. Annual loads were estimated by use of the Minimum Variance Unbiased Estimator (MVUE)...
Authors
Michael J. Langland, Robert E. Edwards, Linda C. Darrell
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, Chesapeake Bay Activities

Changes in sediment and nutrient storage in three reservoirs in the lower Susquehanna River Basin and implications for the Chesapeake Bay Changes in sediment and nutrient storage in three reservoirs in the lower Susquehanna River Basin and implications for the Chesapeake Bay

The Susquehanna River contributes nearly 50 percent of the freshwater discharge to the Chesapeake Bay in a year of normal or average streamflow. The river also transports the greatest amount of nutrients (estimates of nearly 66 percent of the nitrogen and 40 percent of the phosphorus load) from all nontidal areas in the Chesapeake Bay Basin. Excessive nutrients in the Bay result in algal...
Authors
Michael J. Langland
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Chesapeake Bay Activities, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Effect of sewage sludge on formation of acidic ground water at a reclaimed coal mine Effect of sewage sludge on formation of acidic ground water at a reclaimed coal mine

Data on rock, ground water, vadose water, and vadose gas chemistry were collected for two years after sewage sludge was applied at a reclaimed surface coal mine in Pennsylvania to determine if surface-applied sludge is an effective barrier to oxygen influx, contributes metals and nutrients to ground water, and promotes the acidification of ground water. Acidity, sulfate, and metals...
Authors
C.A. Cravotta
By
Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Southeastern Pennsylvania ground water protected area Southeastern Pennsylvania ground water protected area

Geographical Information System data sets were developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC). These data are related to groundwater resources for the DRBC's Southeastern Pennsylvania Groundwater Protected Area.
Authors
Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Relation of algal biomass to characteristics of selected streams in the Lower Susquehanna River basin Relation of algal biomass to characteristics of selected streams in the Lower Susquehanna River basin

Seven small tributary streams with drainage areas ranging from 12.6 to 71.9 square miles, representative of both limestone and freestone settings, in the Lower Susquehanna River Basin were sampled for algae, nutrients, water quality, habitat, land use, hydrology, fish, and invertebrates. Nutrients, site characteristics, and selected characteristics of the invertebrate and fish...
Authors
Robin A. Brightbill, Michael D. Bilger
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Characterizing a ground water basin in a New England mountain and valley terrain Characterizing a ground water basin in a New England mountain and valley terrain

A ground water basin is defined as the volume of subsurface through which ground water flows from the water table to a specified discharge location. Delineating the topographically defined surface water basin and extending it vertically downward does not always define the ground water basin. Instead, a ground water basin is more appropriately delineated by tracking ground water flowpaths...
Authors
Claire R. Tiedeman, Daniel J. Goode, Paul A. Hsieh
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Water Resources Mission Area, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology, New England Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in Wallace Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, February 1996 through June 1997 Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in Wallace Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, February 1996 through June 1997

No abstract available
Authors
Kenneth S. Eden, Frank M. Schneider
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey cooperative water-resources programs in Chester County, Pennsylvania U.S. Geological Survey cooperative water-resources programs in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Since 1969, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has had a cooperative water-resources investigation program with Chester County to measure and describe the water resources of the County. Generally, the USGS provides one-half of the program funding, and local cooperators are required to provide matching funds. Cooperation has been primarily with the Chester County Water Resources Authority...
Authors
Charles R. Wood
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in Honey Brook and West Nantmeal Townships, and Honey Brook and Elverson Boroughs, Chester County, Pennsylvania, April through September 1997 Altitude and configuration of the potentiometric surface in Honey Brook and West Nantmeal Townships, and Honey Brook and Elverson Boroughs, Chester County, Pennsylvania, April through September 1997

No abstract available
Authors
Kenneth S. Eden
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Pennsylvania Water Science Center

Relationships between land uses and rainwater quality in a southcentral Pennsylvania watershed Relationships between land uses and rainwater quality in a southcentral Pennsylvania watershed

ABSTRACT: Spatial and temporal variability in rainfall concentrations of nutrients, major ions, and herbicides was monitored at 7 locations in or near the Conodoguinet Creek watershed in south-central Pennsylvania from 1991.1993. Results were used to (1) compare precipitation quality in forested, agricultural and urban areas, and (2) assess the practicality of using volunteer citizen...
Authors
R.H. Shertzer, D. W. Hall, S.A. Steffy, R.A. Kime
By
Pennsylvania Water Science Center
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