How Wells Affect Shallow Glacial Ground-Water Supplies in South Dakota

Authors

F. F. Kerr, Cooperative Extension Service
Merlin J. Tipton, South Dakota Geological Survey
Joseph W. Grimes, South Dakota Water Resources Commission
John E. Powell, United States Geological Survey
Edmund F. LeRoux, United States Geological Survey

Document Type

Circular

Format

PDF

Publication Date

12-1968

Publisher

Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University

Circular No.

0667

Pages

12

Description

This publication explains how ground-water levels react when water is withdrawn by pumping and how ground water is being managed. Consideration is given only to the glacial ground-water aquifers, most of which are 30 to 300 feet beneath the land surface. Deep artesian aquifers are not included. To aid understanding, the publication is divided into three parts. Part I discusses what ground water is, how it got underground, and the different underground formations in which it is found. Part II discusses the effect of pumping on ground-water supplies. Part III explains the management procedures used in South Dakota to maintain an inventory of ground-water levels so that depletion of these waters may be avoided.

Comments

This item was digitized with the support from Project CERES, a collaboration between USAIN, AgNIC, and the Center for Research Libraries.

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Kerr, F. F., "How Wells Affect Shallow Glacial Ground-Water Supplies in South Dakota" (1968). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0667. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/728.