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Archiving of deep percolation models, data files, and calculated recharge estimates for the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system, Washington, Oregon and Idaho Archiving of deep percolation models, data files, and calculated recharge estimates for the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system, Washington, Oregon and Idaho
No abstract available.
Authors
J. J. Vaccaro, H. H. Bauer
Discharge rates of fluid and heat by thermal springs of the Cascade Range, Washington, Oregon, and northern California Discharge rates of fluid and heat by thermal springs of the Cascade Range, Washington, Oregon, and northern California
Fluid and heat discharge rates of thermal springs of the Cascade Range have been determined using the chloride inventory method. Discharge rates of thermal spring groups range from 1 to 120 L s−1. Most of the fluid (50%) and heat (61%) are discharged from two hot spring groups in northern Oregon. Total discharge from thermal springs in the Cascade Range of California, Oregon, and...
Authors
Robert H. Mariner, T. S. Presser, William C. Evans, M.K.W. Pringle
Comparison of sediment transport formulas and computation of sediment discharges for the North Fork Toutle and Toutle rivers, near Mount St. Helens, Washington Comparison of sediment transport formulas and computation of sediment discharges for the North Fork Toutle and Toutle rivers, near Mount St. Helens, Washington
This preliminary report presents results of computations using twelve different sediment discharge formulas along with data from two data collection sites in the Toutle River basin. Output from six bed material discharge formulas and six bedload discharge formulas was considered. The results of the computations are presented graphically for comparison purposes only. In addition to output...
Authors
S.E. Hammond
Selected ground-water information for the Pasco basin and adjacent areas, Washington, 1986-1989 Selected ground-water information for the Pasco basin and adjacent areas, Washington, 1986-1989
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the United States Department of Energy, conducted a study of the Pasco basin and adjacent areas, Washington, in support of the Basalt Waste Isolation Project at the Hanford site, Washington. The purpose of the study was to develop a data set that would help define the groundwater-flow system of the Pasco Basin. This report contains the...
Authors
B. W. Drost, K.M. Schurr, W. E. Lum
Retrospective report on bottom-sediment studies; NAWQA surface water study, Yakima River Basin, Washington Retrospective report on bottom-sediment studies; NAWQA surface water study, Yakima River Basin, Washington
No abstract available.
Authors
T. L. Fries, J. L. Ryder
Streamflow statistics for streams on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, Washington Streamflow statistics for streams on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, Washington
Streamflow statistics consisting of low flows, high flows, mean monthly flows, mean annual flows, flow durations, and peak flows were estimated for 16 sites on small streams on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, Washington. Drainage areas ranged from 0.62 to 16.7 sq mi. Streamflow statistics were also computed for the Puyallup River at Puyallup (gaging station 12101500). All of the small...
Authors
D. L. Kresch, E. A. Prych
Hydrology of the Goat Lake watershed, Snohomish County, Washington, 1982-87 Hydrology of the Goat Lake watershed, Snohomish County, Washington, 1982-87
The Goat Lake watershed in Snohomish County, Washington, functions as an ' experimental watershed ' for long-term studies to determine the effects of acidic precipitation on water resources. Data have been collected there by the U.S. Geological Survey since 1982. The watershed is in a wilderness area of the Cascade Range and is downwind of an industrial and urban area that produces...
Authors
N. P. Dion, J.C. Ebbert, J.E. Poole, B.S. Peck
Water-quality characteristics of the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Water-quality characteristics of the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system in parts of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho
Water quality data for the period 1982 through 1983 from about 350 wells in three Miocene basalt units in the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system, Washington, show that the quality of groundwater generally is suitable for most uses. The dominant water type is calcium magnesium bicarbonate at shallow depths, and evolves toward sodium bicarbonate at depth. Calcium magnesium sulfate...
Authors
W.C. Steinkampf
Analytical results for water, soil, and rocks collected near the vicinity of Granite Falls, Washington as part of an arsenic-in-groundwater study Analytical results for water, soil, and rocks collected near the vicinity of Granite Falls, Washington as part of an arsenic-in-groundwater study
No abstract available.
Authors
Walter H. Ficklin, D.G. Frank, P.K. Briggs, R. E. Tucker
Ground-water levels, spring 1985, and ground-water level changes, spring 1983 to spring 1985, in three basalt units underlying the Columbia Plateau, Washington and Oregon Ground-water levels, spring 1985, and ground-water level changes, spring 1983 to spring 1985, in three basalt units underlying the Columbia Plateau, Washington and Oregon
Groundwater level contour maps for three basalt units of the Columbia Plateau regional aquifer system were constructed by using water levels measured in 1,105 wells during 1985. These measurements then were compared with similar measurements from spring 1983 to assess the changes in groundwater levels over the 2-year period for each of the basalt units. Configuration of the groundwater...
Authors
R. C. Lane, K. J. Whiteman
Flood-carrying capacities and changes in channels of the Lower Puyallup, White, and Carbon Rivers in western Washington Flood-carrying capacities and changes in channels of the Lower Puyallup, White, and Carbon Rivers in western Washington
The flood-carrying capacity of the Puyallup River 's leveed channel from its mouth to the city of Puyallup exceeds the 100-yr-flood discharge at most locations. Upstream from the city of Puyallup the flood-carrying capacity also is less than the 100-yr flood at many locations. In King County the flood-carrying capacity would be greater than the 100-year flood nearly everywhere if the...
Authors
E. A. Prych