Aquifer descriptions from the U.S. Geological Survey Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program, 1978-1993

Abstract

The Regional Aquifer-System Analysis Program of the U.S. Geological Survey began in 1978. The overall purpose of this program is to define the geologic, hydrologic, and geochemical framework of the Nation's most important aquifers and aquifer systems. This report summarizes the aquifer or aquifer system name, geographic area, rock units, equivalent names, lithology, thickness, hydrologic characteristicJr~ater quality, water use, and references for 157 aquifers in 23 areas of the United States. A .s::t14":inch floppy disk containing the aquifer data and data search programs (in compressed ASCII format) is included in the report.