Water Resources of the Blackstone River Basin, Massachusetts


Book Description

...Report presents results of a 3 year study of the water resources of the Blackstone River Basin conducted 1985-1988; includes descriptions of (1) hydraulic properties and potential yields of the major stratified drift acquifer, (2) surface water and groundwater quality and (3) effect of infiltration of streamflow on the quality of water produced by wells; a conceptual model of the ground water system is presented and the development and application of a digital computer model of the system are described...



















Highlights of the USGS Cooperative Water Program in Massachusetts


Book Description

... Highlights several aspects of the Cooperative Water Program, including long-term monitoring of Massachusetts water resources, urban studies (providing vital information for water resources restoration), basin modeling (assessing the effects of urban sprawl, stressed basins, and aquatic habitat), aquifer studies (helping to protect drinking water supplies), leading edge science for public health and environmental protection ...