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Joe Edds

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USGS1989

Altitude of the potentiometric surface and changes in water levels in the Sparta-Memphis aquifer in eastern and southern Arkansas, spring 1986

The Sparta-Memphis aquifer is a major source of industrial and public water supplies as well as a source of water for agricultural purposes in eastern and south-central Arkansas. The potentiometric-surface map for this aquifer, compiled from wastewater level measurements made during spring 1986, indicates a generally eastward and southward hydraulic gradient. The potentiometric surface also shows three major cones of depression resulting from groundwater withdrawals for industrial and public supplies; one centered in Columbia County, one in Union County, and one in Jefferson County. The water level change maps for the Sparta-Memphis aquifer for the period between spring 1981 and spring 1986 show large areas of both rise and decline in water levels across the study area. Largest rises occurred in parts of Jefferson, Columbia, and Phillips Counties, whereas largest declines occurred in parts of Union County. (USGS)

Water-Resources Investigations Report↗
USGS1986

Water level and saturated thickness maps of the alluvial aquifer in eastern Arkansas, 1984

The Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer, is a major source of water for most of eastern Arkansas. Agriculture is largely dependent on the aquifer as approximately 3.3 billion gallon per day are withdrawn for that purpose. Much smaller withdrawals also occur for industrial, public supply, and domestic use. The purpose of the report is to illustrate, using the spring and fall potentiometric surface maps, the water levels in the alluvial aquifer under pre-pumping and post-pumping conditions, respectively, and to illustrate, using the depth-to-water and saturated thickness maps, the effect of heavy pumpage in the alluvial aquifer. (Lantz-PTT)

Water-Resources Investigations Report↗
USGS1986

Maps showing altitude of the potentiometric surface and changes in water levels in the aquifer in the Sparta and Memphis Sands in eastern Arkansas, spring 1985

Aquifers in the Tertiary Sparta and Memphis Sands are a major source of water supply for much of eastern and south-central Arkansas. Major withdrawals occur from the aquifer for industrial and public supply, with generally lesser but locally significant amounts withdrawn for agricultural uses. Water level data from wells tapping the artesian aquifer in the Sparta and Memphis Sands indicate steadily declining water levels in some areas where relatively large withdrawals occur. In addition, a simulation of water levels using projected withdrawals to the year 1990 indicated increasing water level declines in the aquifer. Because of the potential quantity and quality problems, the continual monitoring of water levels in the aquifer in the Sparta and Memphis Sands is essential for proper aquifer management and the continuation of the use of the aquifer as a major source of water for much of eastern and south-central Arkansas. The U.S. Geological Survey with the cooperation of the Arkansas Geological Commission has been monitoring water levels in the aquifer in the Sparta and Memphis Sands annually throughout the aquifer 's extent within the State of Arkansas. This report, prepared in cooperation with the Arkansas Geological Commission and the Arkansas Soil and Water Conservation Commission interprets water level data through hydrologic maps of the potentiometric surface and water level changes. The potentiometric surface map is based on water levels collected in the spring of 1985. The water level change map is based on a comparison of water levels collected in the spring of 1980 and 1985. This report includes the Sparta Sand and most of the Memphis Sand aquifer within the State of Arkansas. Little or no data are available in the northeastern part of the State where limited withdrawals from the aquifer occur. (Lantz-PTT)

Water-Resources Investigations Report↗
USGS1985

Ground-water levels in Arkansas, spring 1985

The report contains 622 ground-water level measurements made in observation wells in Arkansas in the spring of 1985. In addition , the report contains well hydrographs relating to the Quaternary aquifer and the Sparta Sand aquifers, the most important aquifers with respect to ground-water availability and use in Arkansas. (USGS)

Open-File Report↗
USGS1984

Ground-water levels in Arkansas, spring 1984

This report contains about 680 ground-water level measurements made in observation wells in Arkansas in the spring of 1984. In addition, the report contains well hydrographs relating to the alluvial aquifer and the Sparta Sand and Memphis Sand aquifers, the most important aquifers with respect to ground-water availability and use in Arkansas. (USGS)

Open-File Report↗
USGS1984

Maps showing altitude of the potentiometric surface and changes in water levels of the alluvial aquifer in eastern Arkansas, Spring 1983

The Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer is a major source of water supply for irrigation in much of eastern Arkansas. Hydrologic maps of the potentiometric surface, water-level changes and depths to water in the aquifer, based on Spring 1983 measurements, are presented. The Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer is comprised of Quaternary alluvial flood-plain and terrace deposits. The aquifer generally is partially-confined. Recharge to the aquifer is principally through precipitation and surface-water bodies. The potentiometric surface map indicates two cones of depression occurring in the aquifer beneath Arkansas, Poinsett, and Cross Counties as a result of heavy pumpage within these areas. A comparison of water-level data from 1982 and 1983 shows water levels in the aquifer generally decreasing in the area within the cones of depression. Water levels generally increased in the remainder of the area south and west of the White River, and along the Mississippi River. A map showing the depth to water below land surface indicates that water levels are generally shallowest near the Mississippi River and the Fall Line and deepest within the cone of depression. (USGS)

Water-Resources Investigations Report↗
USGS1984

Maps showing altitude of the potentiometric surface and changes in water level of the Sparta sand and Memphis sand aquifers in Eastern Arkansas, spring 1983

The Sparta Sand and the Memphis Sand aquifers are a major source of industrial and public water supply and a minor but locally significant source of water for agricultural purposes in eastern and south-central Arkansas. The potentiometric surface map for this aquifer, compiled from water-level measurements made during the spring of 1983, indicates a generally southward potentiometric gradient. The potentiometric surface also illustrates the existence of three major cones of depression; one centered in Columbia County, one in Union County, and one in Jefferson County. Within the cones of depression, the majority of water withdrawn is utilized for industrial and public supply. The water-level change map for the Sparta Sand and the Memphis aquifer for the period between the springs of 1982 and 1983 shows overall a rise in water levels across the study area, including the cones of depression in Jefferson and Union Counties; however, water levels within the cone depression in Columbia County generally declined.

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USGS1983

Ground-water levels in Arkansas, spring 1983

About 640 ground-water level measurements were made in observation wells in Arkansas in the spring of 1981. In addition , the report contains potentiometric-surface maps and well hydrographs relating to the alluvial aquifer and the Sparta Sand , the most important aquifers with respect to ground-water availability and use in Arkansas. (USGS)

Open-File Report↗
USGS1982

Ground-water levels in Arkansas, spring 1982

The report contains about 640 ground-water level measurements made in observation wells in Arkansas in the spring of 1982. In addition, the report contains potentiometric-surface maps and well hydrographs relating to the alluvial aquifer and the Sparta Sand, the most important aquifers with respect to ground-water availability and use in Arkansas.

Open-File Report↗
USGS1981

Ground-water levels in Arkansas, spring 1981

This report contains records of water-level measurements from wells in Arkansas that comprise the statewide observation-well network maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Arkansas Geological Commission. The observation-well network is designed to provide data for evaluation of the regional trend of water-level changes in each of the principal water-bearing formations (aquifers) that are tapped by wells in the State.

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