Observation Well Network: Network Objectives
Data From the Observation Well Network are Required to Meet the Following Objectives:
- Assess the impact of ground water withdrawals in specific areas to determine if further ground water development is possible without depleting the resource;
- Assess ground water supply problems, including well interference between individuals using the same aquifer;
- Assess and attempt to resolve surface water-ground water use conflicts such as ground water withdrawal near fully allocated streams;
- Assess the long-term and short-term effects of natural and human-induced factors such as pumping, construction of drainage works and global climate change on ground water levels;
- Forecast drought and flood conditions;
- Assist in resource evaluation, inventory and management to support water resources planning and effective utilization of the ground water resources;
- Monitor the effects of human activities on ground water quality.
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