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Pennsylvania Hydrogeologic Settings

Detailed Description

Carbonate aquifers are made up of limestone and dolomite. Crystalline aquifers are typically schists or other metamorphic or igneous rocks. Siliciclastic aquifers are commonly sandstones, siltstones, and shale. Surficial aquifers are often comprised of unconsolidated sands and gravels.

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