“…Ground water from the relatively unconsolidated Mesozoic and Cenozoic sediments underlying the Coastal Plain (DeJarnette, 1989;Chapman and Peck, 1997;Mayer, 1997) is the source of public supply for most southeastern Alabama communities, including Andalusia and Dothan; however, some surface water is used for aquaculture, industry (Conecuh River), irrigation, livestock, and mining. The cities of Opelika, Phenix City, Smiths, and the East Alabama Water, Sewer and Fire Protection District, which serves Chambers County, withdraw water from the Chattahoochee River.…”