New Jersey Groundwater Network
Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for many people in New Jersey. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. To properly manage this resource, a consistent dataset of hydrologic data available for water managers and scientist to use is needed to assess long- and short-term changes within the aquifer system that can detrimentally affect this vital resource.
The USGS has operated a groundwater monitoring network throughout the state of New Jersey since the early 1900’s. This network provides a consistent, long-term, region-wide hydrologic dataset that scientists and water-resource professionals use to properly evaluate and manage the region’s water resources and environmentally sensitive habitats, and for engineers to assess local conditions in support of urban-development and resiliency projects.
The extent and data collection frequency of this program varies throughout the region from (1) annual synoptics, which provide data needed for baseline statistical studies and groundwater model calibration; (2) biannual discrete measurements, which in addition to the above, provide data needed for water-availability and saltwater-intrusion studies, groundwater/surface water interaction studies, seasonal-trend analysis, climate change and sea level rise analysis, and drought and flood monitoring; and (3) continuous recording or real time monitoring, which additionally provides data needed for short-term trend analysis, recharge and tidal-variation studies, local groundwater withdrawal monitoring, and real-time drought and flood monitoring.
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USGS National Groundwater Resources
- USGS Groundwater Monitoring
- Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program (GWSIP)
- Groundwater Atlas of the United States
- Aquifer Basics
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Long-term Water Monitoring Networks in New Jersey
Program to Maintain and Update Groundwater Models
New Jersey Ambient Groundwater-Quality Monitoring Network
Research and Investigations
Groundwater is the sole source of water supply for many people in New Jersey. Large-scale groundwater pumpage, installation of sanitary- and storm-sewer systems, and frequent variations in precipitation all have significant effects on regional groundwater levels and aquifer storage. To properly manage this resource, a consistent dataset of hydrologic data available for water managers and scientist to use is needed to assess long- and short-term changes within the aquifer system that can detrimentally affect this vital resource.
The USGS has operated a groundwater monitoring network throughout the state of New Jersey since the early 1900’s. This network provides a consistent, long-term, region-wide hydrologic dataset that scientists and water-resource professionals use to properly evaluate and manage the region’s water resources and environmentally sensitive habitats, and for engineers to assess local conditions in support of urban-development and resiliency projects.
The extent and data collection frequency of this program varies throughout the region from (1) annual synoptics, which provide data needed for baseline statistical studies and groundwater model calibration; (2) biannual discrete measurements, which in addition to the above, provide data needed for water-availability and saltwater-intrusion studies, groundwater/surface water interaction studies, seasonal-trend analysis, climate change and sea level rise analysis, and drought and flood monitoring; and (3) continuous recording or real time monitoring, which additionally provides data needed for short-term trend analysis, recharge and tidal-variation studies, local groundwater withdrawal monitoring, and real-time drought and flood monitoring.
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USGS National Groundwater Resources
- USGS Groundwater Monitoring
- Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program (GWSIP)
- Groundwater Atlas of the United States
- Aquifer Basics
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Long-term Water Monitoring Networks in New Jersey
Program to Maintain and Update Groundwater Models
New Jersey Ambient Groundwater-Quality Monitoring Network