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Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Geology in Relation to Ground Water

Pennsylvanian rocks

Quaternary deposits

Terrace deposits

Alluvium

General considerations

Character of material

Water supply

Physical Properties of Water-bearing Materials

Definitions and general considerations

Behavior of the water level near a pumped well

Pumping test

Determination of permeability

Equilibrium method

Thiem formula

Non-equilibrium method

Theis recovery method

Determination of specific yield

Shape of the Water Table and Movement of Water

Quantity of Ground Water

Yield of wells

Quantity available from recharge

Quantity in storage

Quantity of movement

Discharge

Observation Wells

Quality of Water

Chemical constituents in relation to use

Total dissolved solids

Hardness

Iron

Chloride

Summary

Conclusions Concerning Water Supply

Well Logs

References

Plate


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Kansas Geological Survey, Geology
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