Date of Award
6-2012
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Geological and Environmental Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. David A. Barnes
Second Advisor
Dr. Duane R. Hampton
Third Advisor
Dr. Alan E. Kehew
Keywords
Saginaw aquifer, hydrogeology, flow properties, permeability
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
High resolution groundwater models can aid in better management of groundwater resources through more accurate characterization and quantification of aquifer systems. Detailed assessments of flow properties in the context of sedimentary facies can provide high quality data input for more accurate groundwater models.
The Pennsylvanian Grand River and Saginaw bedrock formations comprise the Saginaw Aquifer located in the Lansing, Michigan Tri-County region. The Saginaw Aquifer consists of a predominately shale and sandstone successions. These sandstone facies range up to 40 meters thick, and supply a significant amount water resources to the Lansing Tri-County area. Data used in this study was collected from conventional core inspection, porosity and permeability plug analysis, mini air permeameter measurements, and petrographic image analysis. These analysis were used to quantify a conservative set flow properties which correspond to existing sedimentary depositional facies descriptions.
Recommended Citation
Hayden, Amanda, "A Localized Investigation of High Resolution Groundwater Flow Properties of the Saginaw Aquifer Mason, Michigan" (2012). Masters Theses. 68.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/68