Hydrology and Water Quality of the Shallow Aquifer System, Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park at Yorktown, Virginia
Speiran GK and Hughes ML. 2001. Hydrology and Water Quality of the Shallow Aquifer System, Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park at Yorktown, Virginia. U. S. Geological Survey. Richmond, VA
The preceding analysis was based primarily on surface information (soils, outcrops, topography, and springs) at the battlefield and on subsurface information from wells and boreholes surrounding the battlefield. Because of the complex geology and the lack of appropriate wells and other sources of subsurface information at the battlefield, future research would necessitate the installation of more wells throughout the battlefield to provide additional geologic and other information. Future research on the shallow aquifer system could include (1) continued development of the geohydrologic framework; (2) monitoring of ground-water levels and quality, rates of spring discharge, streamflow, and stream-water quality; and (3) evaluation of the connection between the shallow aquifer system and the streams, wetlands, and associated habitats. The framework provides the conceptualization of the physical constraints that control the flow of ground water and transport of contaminants. Monitoring provides essential information for evaluating long- and short-term trends in the hydrology and water quality of the shallow aquifer system, streams, and wetlands. A better understanding of the connection between the shallow aquifer system and the streams, wetlands, and associated habitats is needed to protect and manage the quantity and quality of water in these systems.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Speiran, Gary; Hughes, Michael
- Date of Issue
- 2001-09
- Publisher
- U. S. Geological Survey
- Units
- COLO
- Keywords
- acquifers, Colonial National Historical Park VA, Hydrology, Monitoring, Water Quality