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Groundwater Monitoring - Albany-Dougherty County Area, Georgia Active

By South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) August 30, 2016

Groundwater Monitoring Program for the Albany-Dougherty County Area, Georgia 
South Atlantic Water Science Center

Long-term heavy pumping from the Claiborne, Clayton, and Upper Cretaceous aquifers, which underlie the Upper Floridan aquifer, has resulted in significant water-level declines in these deep aquifers in the Albany, Georgia area.

These declines have raised concern over the ability of the deeper aquifers to meet the increasing demand for potable water supply. To address these concerns USGS is working with Albany Utilities to monitor water-level declines and water-quality changes.

Problem

Long-term heavy pumping from the Claiborne, Clayton, and Upper Cretaceous aquifers, which underlie the Upper Floridan aquifer, has resulted in significant water-level declines in these deep aquifers in the Albany area. These declines have raised concern over the ability of the deeper aquifers to meet the increasing demand for potable water supply. To provide additional water and reduce the demand on the deeper aquifers, the Albany Water Gas, and Light Commission (WGL) has developed a large well field southwest of Albany. The supply wells at this location primarily tap the Upper Floridan aquifer, a karstic unit that is the uppermost reliable source of water in the area. Because of local recharge to the aquifer, water quality may be affected by land use. The groundwater flow system and water quality of the Upper Floridan aquifer in the vicinity of the wellfield is complex. Monitoring is necessary to detect changes in the water level and water quality. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with WGL, is conducting a monitoring program for early detection of water-level declines and water-quality changes.

Objectives

  • Monitor water-level fluctuations in the four deep aquifers in the Albany area and relate water-level trends to changes in climatic conditions and pumping patterns.
  • Describe the groundwater flow and water quality of the Upper Floridan aquifer near the new well field in the southwestern Albany area.

Groundwater Monitoring Network

>> Network map

Groundwater monitoring sites

Map of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany, Ga. area
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Groundwater monitoring sites This map shows all of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany area. Select a well from the list to get a graph of water levels for the past year.

This map shows all of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany area. Select a well from the list to get a graph of water levels for the past year.

Select a well name to get a graph of water levels for the past year:

USGS Well Name , Site Name, Aquifer
----------------------------------------------------

  • 11K003 (real time)—Nilo TW North, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 11L002 (real time)—EPD Albany Nursery, Clayton Aquifer
  • 12K014 (real time)—Blue Springs OW, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 12K180 (real time)—City of Albany, MW-2, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 12L019 (real time)—City of Albany, Claiborne Aquifer
  • 12L020 (real time)—City of Albany, Clayton Aquifer
  • 12L021 (real time)—City of Albany, Providence Aquifer
  • 12L277 (real time)—City of Albany, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 12L373 (real time)—City of Albany, MW-1, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 12M017 (real time)—EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 13L002—EPD, Turner City 2, Clayton Aquifer
  • 13L015 (real time)—Turner 2, Claiborne Aquifer
  • 13L049—Turner 1, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 13L180 (real time)—MCLB Corehole 3, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
  • 12L376 (monthly)—City of Albany, Surficial Aquifer

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Potentiometric Maps

December 2019

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, December, 2019.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, December, 2019.

November 2011

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2011.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2011.
 

November 2010

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2010.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2010.
 

November 2009

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2009.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2009. 
 

November 2008

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2008.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2008.
 

October 2007

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2007.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2007.    

October 2005

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2005.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2005.
​​​​

October 2004

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2004.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2004
 

September 2003

Map showing the Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, September 2003.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. Visit Media to see details.
Map showing the Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, September 2003.

October 2002

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2002.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2002.
 

November 2001

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2001.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2001.
 

August 2000

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, August, 2000.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, August, 2000.
 

March 1999

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, March, 1999.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, March, 1999.
 

May 1998

Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 1998.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, May, 1998.
 

 

Below are USGS publications containing information pertinent to the Groundwater Monitoring - Albany-Dougherty County Area project.

The Groundwater Conditions of Georgia application has interactive maps and graphs, that calculate water level trends over time. The application is a continuation of a series of reports begun in 1978.
Groundwater Conditions of Georgia

Groundwater Conditions of Georgia
Filter Total Items: 22

Groundwater quality and groundwater levels in Dougherty County, Georgia, April 2019 through March 2020

The Upper Floridan aquifer is the uppermost, reliable aquifer in southwest Georgia. The aquifer lies on top of the Claiborne, Clayton, and Cretaceous aquifers, all of which exhibited water level declines in the 1960s and 1970s. The U.S. Geological Survey has been working cooperatively with Albany Utilities to monitor groundwater quality and availability in these aquifers since 1977.During January
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2015–16

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 157 wells during calendar years 2015 and 2016. Because of missing data or short periods of record (less than 5 years) for several
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Hydrology of the Claiborne aquifer and interconnection with the Upper Floridan aquifer in southwest Georgia

The U.S. Geological Survey conducted a study, in cooperation with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, to define the hydrologic properties of the Claiborne aquifer and evaluate its connection with the Upper Floridan aquifer in southwest Georgia. The effort involved collecting and compiling hydrologic data from the aquifer in subarea 4 of southwestern Georgia. Data collected for this stud
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon, Gerard Gonthier
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2012–14

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 181 wells during calendar year 2012, 185 wells during calendar year 2013, and at 171 wells during calendar year 2014. Becau
Authors
Michael F. Peck, Jaime A. Painter
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2010–2011

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 186 wells during calendar year 2010 and at 181 wells during calendar year 2011. Because of missing data or short periods of
Authors
Michael F. Peck, Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Hydrologic and water-quality conditions in the lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and parts of the Aucilla-Suwannee-Ochlockonee River basins in Georgia and adjacent parts of Florida and Alabama during drought conditions, July 2011

As part of the U.S. Department of the Interior sustainable water strategy, WaterSMART, the U.S. Geological Survey documented hydrologic and water-quality conditions in the lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and western and central Aucilla-Suwannee-Ochlockonee River basins in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia during low-flow conditions in July 2011. Moderate-drought conditions prevailed in this are
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon, Michael F. Peck, Jaime A. Painter
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Hydrologic conditions, groundwater quality, and analysis of sink hole formation in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2009

The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission has conducted water resources investigations and monitored groundwater conditions and availability in the Albany, Georgia, area since 1977. This report presents an overview of hydrologic conditions, water quality, and groundwater studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2009. Historic
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter, John M. McCranie
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Groundwater conditions and studies in Georgia, 2008-2009

The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 179 wells during 2008 and 181 wells during 2009. Because of missing data or short periods of record (less than 3 years) for
Authors
Michael F. Peck, David C. Leeth, Jaime A. Painter
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Groundwater Conditions and Studies in the Albany Area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2008

The U.S. Geological Survey has been working cooperatively with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission to monitor groundwater quality and availability since 1977. This report presents an overview of groundwater conditions and studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2008. Historical data also are presented for comparison with 2008 data. Ongoing monitoring activities incl
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Ground-Water Conditions and Studies in the Albany Area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2007

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been working with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission to monitor ground-water quality and availability since 1977. This report presents an overview of ground-water conditions and studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2007. Historical data are also presented for comparison with 2007 data. Ongoing monitoring activities include c
Authors
Debbie W. Gordon
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Water Science Center and City of Brunswick–Glynn County Cooperative Water Program— Summary of activities, July 2005 through June 2006

Since 1959, the U.S. Geological Survey has conducted a cooperative water resources program (CWP) with the City of Brunswick and Glynn County in the Brunswick, Georgia, area. Since the late 1950s, the salinity of ground water in the Upper Floridan aquifer near downtown Brunswick, Georgia, has been increasing, and its occurrence has been detected across an area of increasing size. Pumping of the Upp
Authors
Gregory S. Cherry
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

Simulated Effects of Seasonal Ground-Water Pumpage for Irrigation on Hydrologic Conditions in the Lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin, Southwestern Georgia and Parts of Alabama and Florida, 1999-2002

To determine the effects of seasonal ground-water pumpage for irrigation, a finite-element ground-water flow model was developed for the Upper Floridan aquifer in the lower Flint River Basin area, including adjacent parts of the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola River Basins. The model simulates withdrawal from the aquifer at 3,280 irrigation, municipal, and industrial wells; stream-aquifer flow betw
Authors
L. Elliott Jones, Lynn J. Torak
By
Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

 

 

Groundwater Conditions of Georgia

The Groundwater Conditions of Georgia application has interactive maps and graphs, that calculate water level trends over time. The application is a continuation of a series of reports begun in 1978.  

By
South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

City of Albany Utilities

  • Overview

    Groundwater Monitoring Program for the Albany-Dougherty County Area, Georgia 
    South Atlantic Water Science Center

    Long-term heavy pumping from the Claiborne, Clayton, and Upper Cretaceous aquifers, which underlie the Upper Floridan aquifer, has resulted in significant water-level declines in these deep aquifers in the Albany, Georgia area.

    These declines have raised concern over the ability of the deeper aquifers to meet the increasing demand for potable water supply. To address these concerns USGS is working with Albany Utilities to monitor water-level declines and water-quality changes.

    Problem

    Long-term heavy pumping from the Claiborne, Clayton, and Upper Cretaceous aquifers, which underlie the Upper Floridan aquifer, has resulted in significant water-level declines in these deep aquifers in the Albany area. These declines have raised concern over the ability of the deeper aquifers to meet the increasing demand for potable water supply. To provide additional water and reduce the demand on the deeper aquifers, the Albany Water Gas, and Light Commission (WGL) has developed a large well field southwest of Albany. The supply wells at this location primarily tap the Upper Floridan aquifer, a karstic unit that is the uppermost reliable source of water in the area. Because of local recharge to the aquifer, water quality may be affected by land use. The groundwater flow system and water quality of the Upper Floridan aquifer in the vicinity of the wellfield is complex. Monitoring is necessary to detect changes in the water level and water quality. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with WGL, is conducting a monitoring program for early detection of water-level declines and water-quality changes.

    Objectives

    • Monitor water-level fluctuations in the four deep aquifers in the Albany area and relate water-level trends to changes in climatic conditions and pumping patterns.
    • Describe the groundwater flow and water quality of the Upper Floridan aquifer near the new well field in the southwestern Albany area.

    Groundwater Monitoring Network

    >> Network map

    Groundwater monitoring sites

    Map of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany, Ga. area
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Groundwater monitoring sites This map shows all of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany area. Select a well from the list to get a graph of water levels for the past year.

    This map shows all of the Groundwater-level recorders and monthly-monitoring sites in the Albany area. Select a well from the list to get a graph of water levels for the past year.

    Select a well name to get a graph of water levels for the past year:

    USGS Well Name , Site Name, Aquifer
    ----------------------------------------------------

    • 11K003 (real time)—Nilo TW North, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 11L002 (real time)—EPD Albany Nursery, Clayton Aquifer
    • 12K014 (real time)—Blue Springs OW, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 12K180 (real time)—City of Albany, MW-2, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 12L019 (real time)—City of Albany, Claiborne Aquifer
    • 12L020 (real time)—City of Albany, Clayton Aquifer
    • 12L021 (real time)—City of Albany, Providence Aquifer
    • 12L277 (real time)—City of Albany, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 12L373 (real time)—City of Albany, MW-1, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 12M017 (real time)—EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 13L002—EPD, Turner City 2, Clayton Aquifer
    • 13L015 (real time)—Turner 2, Claiborne Aquifer
    • 13L049—Turner 1, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 13L180 (real time)—MCLB Corehole 3, EPD, Upper Floridan Aquifer
    • 12L376 (monthly)—City of Albany, Surficial Aquifer

    —————————————————————————————————————

    Potentiometric Maps

    December 2019

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, December, 2019.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, December, 2019.

    November 2011

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2011.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2011.
     

    November 2010

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2010.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2010.
     

    November 2009

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2009.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2009. 
     

    November 2008

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2008.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2008.
     

    October 2007

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2007.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2007.    

    October 2005

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2005.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2005.
    ​​​​

    October 2004

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2004.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2004
     

    September 2003

    Map showing the Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, September 2003.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain. Visit Media to see details.
    Map showing the Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, September 2003.

    October 2002

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2002.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 2002.
     

    November 2001

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2001.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, November, 2001.
     

    August 2000

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, August, 2000.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, August, 2000.
     

    March 1999

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, March, 1999.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, March, 1999.
     

    May 1998

    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, October, 1998.
    Sources/Usage: Public Domain.
    Potentiometric surface of the Upper Floridan aquifer, southwestern Albany area, Georgia, May, 1998.
     

     

  • Publications

    Below are USGS publications containing information pertinent to the Groundwater Monitoring - Albany-Dougherty County Area project.

    The Groundwater Conditions of Georgia application has interactive maps and graphs, that calculate water level trends over time. The application is a continuation of a series of reports begun in 1978.
    Groundwater Conditions of Georgia

    Groundwater Conditions of Georgia
    Filter Total Items: 22

    Groundwater quality and groundwater levels in Dougherty County, Georgia, April 2019 through March 2020

    The Upper Floridan aquifer is the uppermost, reliable aquifer in southwest Georgia. The aquifer lies on top of the Claiborne, Clayton, and Cretaceous aquifers, all of which exhibited water level declines in the 1960s and 1970s. The U.S. Geological Survey has been working cooperatively with Albany Utilities to monitor groundwater quality and availability in these aquifers since 1977.During January
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2015–16

    The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 157 wells during calendar years 2015 and 2016. Because of missing data or short periods of record (less than 5 years) for several
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Hydrology of the Claiborne aquifer and interconnection with the Upper Floridan aquifer in southwest Georgia

    The U.S. Geological Survey conducted a study, in cooperation with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, to define the hydrologic properties of the Claiborne aquifer and evaluate its connection with the Upper Floridan aquifer in southwest Georgia. The effort involved collecting and compiling hydrologic data from the aquifer in subarea 4 of southwestern Georgia. Data collected for this stud
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon, Gerard Gonthier
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2012–14

    The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 181 wells during calendar year 2012, 185 wells during calendar year 2013, and at 171 wells during calendar year 2014. Becau
    Authors
    Michael F. Peck, Jaime A. Painter
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Groundwater conditions in Georgia, 2010–2011

    The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 186 wells during calendar year 2010 and at 181 wells during calendar year 2011. Because of missing data or short periods of
    Authors
    Michael F. Peck, Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Hydrologic and water-quality conditions in the lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and parts of the Aucilla-Suwannee-Ochlockonee River basins in Georgia and adjacent parts of Florida and Alabama during drought conditions, July 2011

    As part of the U.S. Department of the Interior sustainable water strategy, WaterSMART, the U.S. Geological Survey documented hydrologic and water-quality conditions in the lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and western and central Aucilla-Suwannee-Ochlockonee River basins in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia during low-flow conditions in July 2011. Moderate-drought conditions prevailed in this are
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon, Michael F. Peck, Jaime A. Painter
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, Water Availability and Use Science Program, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Hydrologic conditions, groundwater quality, and analysis of sink hole formation in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2009

    The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission has conducted water resources investigations and monitored groundwater conditions and availability in the Albany, Georgia, area since 1977. This report presents an overview of hydrologic conditions, water quality, and groundwater studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2009. Historic
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon, Jaime A. Painter, John M. McCranie
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Groundwater conditions and studies in Georgia, 2008-2009

    The U.S. Geological Survey collects groundwater data and conducts studies to monitor hydrologic conditions, better define groundwater resources, and address problems related to water supply, water use, and water quality. In Georgia, water levels were monitored continuously at 179 wells during 2008 and 181 wells during 2009. Because of missing data or short periods of record (less than 3 years) for
    Authors
    Michael F. Peck, David C. Leeth, Jaime A. Painter
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Groundwater Conditions and Studies in the Albany Area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2008

    The U.S. Geological Survey has been working cooperatively with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission to monitor groundwater quality and availability since 1977. This report presents an overview of groundwater conditions and studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2008. Historical data also are presented for comparison with 2008 data. Ongoing monitoring activities incl
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Ground-Water Conditions and Studies in the Albany Area of Dougherty County, Georgia, 2007

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been working with the Albany Water, Gas, and Light Commission to monitor ground-water quality and availability since 1977. This report presents an overview of ground-water conditions and studies in the Albany area of Dougherty County, Georgia, during 2007. Historical data are also presented for comparison with 2007 data. Ongoing monitoring activities include c
    Authors
    Debbie W. Gordon
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    U.S. Geological Survey Georgia Water Science Center and City of Brunswick–Glynn County Cooperative Water Program— Summary of activities, July 2005 through June 2006

    Since 1959, the U.S. Geological Survey has conducted a cooperative water resources program (CWP) with the City of Brunswick and Glynn County in the Brunswick, Georgia, area. Since the late 1950s, the salinity of ground water in the Upper Floridan aquifer near downtown Brunswick, Georgia, has been increasing, and its occurrence has been detected across an area of increasing size. Pumping of the Upp
    Authors
    Gregory S. Cherry
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)

    Simulated Effects of Seasonal Ground-Water Pumpage for Irrigation on Hydrologic Conditions in the Lower Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin, Southwestern Georgia and Parts of Alabama and Florida, 1999-2002

    To determine the effects of seasonal ground-water pumpage for irrigation, a finite-element ground-water flow model was developed for the Upper Floridan aquifer in the lower Flint River Basin area, including adjacent parts of the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola River Basins. The model simulates withdrawal from the aquifer at 3,280 irrigation, municipal, and industrial wells; stream-aquifer flow betw
    Authors
    L. Elliott Jones, Lynn J. Torak
    By
    Water Resources Mission Area, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)
  • Web Tools

     

     

    Groundwater Conditions of Georgia

    The Groundwater Conditions of Georgia application has interactive maps and graphs, that calculate water level trends over time. The application is a continuation of a series of reports begun in 1978.  

    By
    South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC)
  • Partners

    City of Albany Utilities