Water resources of the Southern Hills regional aquifer system, southeastern Louisiana
March 1, 2017
Information concerning the availability, use, and quality of groundwater in the 10 parishes overlying the Southern Hills regional aquifer system of Louisiana (fig. 1) is critical for water-supply management. The purpose of this fact sheet is to present information that can be used by water managers, residents, and others for stewardship of this vital resource. Information on the availability, past and current use, use trends, and water quality from groundwater sources in these parishes is presented. Previously published reports (see References Cited section) and data stored in the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Information System (U.S. Geological Survey, 2017) are the primary sources of the information presented here.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2017 |
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Title | Water resources of the Southern Hills regional aquifer system, southeastern Louisiana |
DOI | 10.3133/fs20173010 |
Authors | Vincent E. White |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Fact Sheet |
Series Number | 2017-3010 |
Index ID | fs20173010 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center |
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