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Hydrologic data for urban studies in the Fort Worth, Texas, metropolitan area, 1977 Hydrologic data for urban studies in the Fort Worth, Texas, metropolitan area, 1977

Hydrologic investigations of urban areas in Texas were begun by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1954. These investigations are now in progress in several major metropolitan areas including Austin, Dallas, Dallas County, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. In October 1968, the Geological Survey, in cooperation with the city of Fort Worth, began a program of hydrologic investigations on...
Authors
R.M. Slade, J.M. Taylor, D.L. Haynes

Chemical analyses of surface water in Illinois, 1975-77--Volume II, Illinois River basin and Mississippi River tributaries north of Illinois River basin Chemical analyses of surface water in Illinois, 1975-77--Volume II, Illinois River basin and Mississippi River tributaries north of Illinois River basin

Samples of surface water were collected and analyzed by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The results from water years 1975 to 1977 are presented in three volumes. The history of sampling and analytical methods used during that period are summarized. Stream discharge data from records of the U.S. Geological Survey are included for all sites where samples were collected at...
Authors
David Grason, R. W. Healy

Water quality in the proposed Prosperity Reservoir area, Center Creek Basin, Missouri Water quality in the proposed Prosperity Reservoir area, Center Creek Basin, Missouri

Water in Center Creek basin, Mo., upstream from the proposed Prosperity Reservoir damsite is a calcium bicarbonate type that is moderately mineralized, hard, and slightly alkaline. Ammonia and organic nitrogen, phosphorus, total organic carbon, chemical oxygen demand, and bacteria increased considerably during storm runoff, probably due to livestock wastes. Nitrogen and phosphorus...
Authors
James H. Barks, Wayne R. Berkas

Water-resources setting, Martin County, Florida Water-resources setting, Martin County, Florida

This report describes some basic principles of hydrology as they apply to Martin County, Florida. The major land features are described first, then the hydrologic cycle and surface-water and ground-water resource. Specific problems associated with population growth and the county 's development, such as saltwater intrusion and water use, are cited and sections have been included to deal...
Authors
R. Adam Miller

Water resources of south-central Iowa Water resources of south-central Iowa

The objective of this report is to present information on the water resources of south-central Iowa that will help solve the supply problems of the water users in the region and that will aid planners and water managers who must consider water resources on a regional basis. The information presented includes the availability, quality, and utilization of water from all known sources and...
Authors
Joseph W. Cagle, Albert J. Heinitz

Quality of the water in Borrow Ponds near a major highway interchange, Dade County, Florida, October-November 1977 Quality of the water in Borrow Ponds near a major highway interchange, Dade County, Florida, October-November 1977

Water, bottom sediment, and aquatic plants were sampled from ponds near a major south Florida highway interchange to document concentrations of selected constituents in an aquatic environment near heavy vehicular traffic. Generally, concentrations of constituents were within the range expected in an uncontaminated environment in south Florida. However, concentrations did exceed south...
Authors
T.R. Beaven, Benjamin F. McPherson
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