Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) is one of the largest water providers in Iowa and as population growth continues, demand for drinking water is increasing. DMWW uses groundwater and surface water as raw water sources to supply the City of Des Moines and surrounding communities. In response to current and future demands, DMWW is in need of a thorough understanding of local groundwater resources, specifically the Des Moines River alluvial aquifer. The Des Moines River alluvial aquifer is hydraulically connected to the Des Moines River and consists of alluvial deposits and glacial outwash sands and gravels. To ensure a sustainable groundwater supply, additional information to better understand and manage groundwater availability within the Des Moines River alluvial aquifer would be beneficial. Beginning in 2018, DMWW partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to construct a groundwater-flow model to increase understanding of the hydrologic system in the Des Moines area. The model hydrogeologic framework will be enhanced by using multiple geophysical methods of data collection in the Des Moines River, Beaver Creek, and the Des Moines River alluvial aquifer that could provide a better understanding of the geology in the model area.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Application of geophysical methods to enhance aquifer characterization and groundwater-flow model development, Des Moines River alluvial aquifer, Des Moines, Iowa, 2022 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20233006 |
| Authors | Judith C. Thomas, Morgan A. Spring, Lance R. Gruhn, Emilia L. Bristow |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2023-3006 |
| Index ID | fs20233006 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Central Midwest Water Science Center |
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