Suitability Studies
Suitability Studies
Not all aquifers are created equal. Suitability studies, also called aquifer appraisals, are studies to assess if an aquifer is productive enough to be worth developing into a source of water for human use. Browse our suitability studies below.
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Warren County Non-Carbonate Aquifer Appraisal
The non-carbonate aquifer system is present over an extensive region of the Northern Shenandoah Valley and is increasingly being relied upon to supply water to local communities. This is an area with an expanding economy and a growing population, and, to meet future water needs, this aquifer is likely to be developed to supplement current withdrawals from both the carbonate aquifer system and...
Clarke County Aquifer Appraisal
The objective of this study was to better characterize the aquifer systems in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and provide relevant hydrogeologic information that could be used to guide the ongoing development and management of these water resources in Clarke County.
Frederick County Carbonate Aquifer Appraisal
The objective of this study is to better characterize the carbonate aquifer system in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and provide relevant hydrogeologic information that can be used to guide the development and management of this important water resource.