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Effects of high-rate wastewater spray disposal on the water-table aquifer, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

January 1, 1985

A study by the U.S. Geological Survey from April 1982 through December 1983 evaluated the effects of high-rate disposal of treated wastewater on the water table aquifer, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Flooding of topographically low areas resulted from the application of 10.8 inches of wastewater in 10 days in January 1983. The water table remained 2-1/2 to 5-1/2 feet below land surface when wastewater was applied at rates of 5 inches per week in August and December 1983. (USGS)

Publication Year 1985
Title Effects of high-rate wastewater spray disposal on the water-table aquifer, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
DOI 10.3133/wri844291
Authors G. K. Speiran
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series Number 84-4291
Index ID wri844291
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse