Date of Award
4-1992
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Geological and Environmental Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Duane R. Hampton
Second Advisor
Dr. Richard Passero
Third Advisor
Dr. Alan Kehew
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the hydraulic connection between the upper and lower confined glacial drift aquifers. The results of this study are based primarily upon the geologic profiles, a comparison of the head differences within each aquifer, potentiometric surfaces and different lag times for precipitation to reach each aquifer.
Results of the aquifer test showed that the upper confining layer pinches out in the western part of the well field. This area also provided significant recharge to the well field during the aquifer test. Data collected during the aquifer test and the increases in water levels as a result of precipitation in all aquifers towards the end to the aquifer test established that the lower confined aquifer is hydraulically connected to the overlying aquifers.
This study demonstrates that long term monitoring of water levels, precipitation and barometric pressure can provide valuable information on the interrelationship of aquifers.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Linda G., "Hydrogeologic Characterization of a Multi-Aquifer System at Station 11 in Kalamazoo, Michigan" (1992). Masters Theses. 872.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/872