Simulated Interaction Between Freshwater and Saltwater and Effects of Ground-Water Pumping and Sea-Level Change, Lower Cape Cod Aquifer System, Massachusetts
Masterson JP. 2004. Simulated Interaction Between Freshwater and Saltwater and Effects of Ground-Water Pumping and Sea-Level Change, Lower Cape Cod Aquifer System, Massachusetts. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Scientific Investigations Report. Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5014. U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, Virginia
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the National Park Service, Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Cape Cod Commission, and the Towns of Eastham, Provincetown, Truro, and Wellfleet, began an investigation in 2000 to improve the understanding of the hydrogeology of the four freshwater lenses of the Lower Cape Cod aquifer system and to assess the effects of changing ground-water pumping, recharge conditions, and sea level on ground-water flow in Lower Cape Cod, Massachusetts. A numerical flow model was developed with the computer code SEAWAT to assist in the analysis of freshwater and saltwater flow. Model simulations were used to determine water budgets, flow directions, and the position and movement of the freshwater/saltwater interface.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Masterson, John
- Date of Issue
- 2004
- Publisher
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Units
- CACO
- Keywords
- Aquatic Sciences, Freshwater, Geology, Groundwater, Groundwater pumping, hydrologic system, Lower Cape Cod Aquifer System, Massachusetts, Modeling, Physical Sciences, Ponds, saltwater, Sea-Level Change, Streamflow, Surface Water, Water, Water Table, Water-Levels, Wells