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Groundwater Seepage data (Florida Keys)
Entry ID: USGS_SOFIA_fk_gw_seep

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Summary
Abstract: The dataset contains information and data collected during the seepage meter (groundwater seepage) experiments along the Florida Keys on both the Florida Bay and Atlantic Ocean sides.

Treated sewage is injected into the limestone under the Florida Keys via on-site disposal systems (OSDs). There are 25,000 septic tank systems, approximately 5,000 cesspools, and approximately 1000 class ... View entire text
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Description:  satellite image of southern Florida showing study site

 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 25.7   S: 24.8   E: -80.2   W: -80.9

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Gene Shinn (retired) Chris Reich; Don Hickey; Ann Tihansky
Dataset Title: Groundwater Seepage data (Florida Keys)
Dataset Release Date: 2005
Data Presentation Form: spreadsheets
Online Resource: http://sofia.usgs.gov/exchange/shinn/
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1995-07-07
Stop Date: 1996-08-20
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
SOUTH FLORIDA INFORMATION ACCESS, FLORIDA INTEGRATED SCIENCE CENTER, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://sofia.usgs.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: HEATHER S. HENKEL
Phone: 727.803.8747 ext. 3028
Fax: 727.803.2032
Email: hhenkel at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS-FISC-St. Petersburg
600 Fourth St. South
City: St. Petersburg
Province or State: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Size: 0.088
Distribution Format: MS Excel
Fees: None
Personnel
CHRIS REICH
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 727 803-8747 ext 3032
Fax: 727 803-2032
Email: creich at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
600 Fourth St. South
City: St. Petersburg
Province or State: FL
Postal Code: 33701
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Shinn, E. A., Reese, R. S.; Reich, C. D., 1994, Fate and pathways of injection-well effluent in the Florida Keys, USGS Open-File Report, 94-276, Florida, U. S. Geological Survey.
http://sofia.usgs.gov/publications/ofr/94-276

Reich, C. D., 1996, Diver-operated manometer: a simple device for measuring hydraulic head in underwater wells, Journal of Sedimentary Rresearch, v. 66 n. ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2008-01-11
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-06-02

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