Groundwater Availability Model for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) and Pecos Valley Aquifers of Texas (open access)

Groundwater Availability Model for the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) and Pecos Valley Aquifers of Texas

This report describes the study area, previous aquifer investigations, and hydrogeologic setting used to develop the Edwards Trinity and Pecos Valley aquifers conceptual models, and provides details on the study and suggestions for future model improvements.
Date: April 2009
Creator: Anaya, Roberto & Jones, Ian
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Parts of Loving, Pecos, Reeves, Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Parts of Loving, Pecos, Reeves, Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas

From Purpose: "This study in the area of Loving, Pecos, Reeves, Ward, and Winkler Counties was conducted to address the problems of overdraft and quality deterioration with respect to the Cenozoic Pecos Alluvium aquifer (previously referred to as the Cenozoic Alluvium aquifer), which is the primary aquifer in the area. A discussion of underlying aquifers is also included" (p. 1).
Date: January 1990
Creator: Ashworth, John B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Parts of Midland, Reagan and Upton Counties, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Parts of Midland, Reagan and Upton Counties, Texas

Report on the evaluation of ground-water conditions in parts of Midland, Reagan and Upton Counties. Includes chemical analysis of water quality, water level measurements, recommendations, and projections.
Date: February 1989
Creator: Ashworth, John B. & Christian, Prescott C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Water Resources in Part of Central Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Water Resources in Part of Central Texas

Report studying the central Texas region's water resources, with notes that there has been rapid decline and contamination in the area. The aquifer is also being used faster than it can naturally replenish.
Date: January 1990
Creator: Baker, Bernard; Duffin, Gail; Flores, Robert & Lynch, Tad
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydrology of the Jasper Aquifer in the Southeast Texas Coastal Plain (open access)

Hydrology of the Jasper Aquifer in the Southeast Texas Coastal Plain

Report documenting the construction and calibration of a digital-computer model that stimulates water flow in the Jasper aquifer of Miocene age in southeast Texas, and to present an account of the improvement in our understanding of the hydrology of interconnected aquifers and confining layers.
Date: October 1986
Creator: Baker, E. T. (Ernest T.), 1931-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Relation of Ponded Floodwater from Hurricane Beulah to Ground Water in Kleberg, Kenedy, and Willacy Counties, Texas (open access)

Relation of Ponded Floodwater from Hurricane Beulah to Ground Water in Kleberg, Kenedy, and Willacy Counties, Texas

Report on how ponded floodwater from Hurricane Beulah affected the groundwater in Kleberg, Kenedy, and Willacy Counties, Texas.
Date: December 1971
Creator: Baker, E. T. (Ernest T.), 1931-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Armstrong County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Armstrong County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report on the Ogallala Aquifer in Armstrong County, Texas listing the historic usage, water quality, and water storage.
Date: August 1980
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Carson County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Carson County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report documenting statistical data and analysis about the state of depletion for the Ogallala Aquifer in Carson County, and to provide water-usage information for planning purposes.
Date: November 1979
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Donley County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Donley County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report documenting statistical data and analysis about the state of depletion for the Ogallala Aquifer in Donley County, and to provide water-usage information for planning purposes.
Date: January 1981
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report on the Ogallala Aquifer in Potter and Oldham Counties, Texas including the historic use of the aquifer, the projected water volume, and projections of water availability in the future.
Date: January 1982
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Swisher County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields (open access)

Analytical Study of the Ogallala Aquifer in Swisher County, Texas: Projections of Saturated Thickness, Volume of Water in Storage, Pumpage Rates, Pumping Lifts, and Well Yields

Report documenting statistical data and analysis about the state of depletion for the Ogallala Aquifer in Swisher County, and to provide water-usage information for planning purposes.
Date: July 1980
Creator: Bell, Ann E. & Morrison, Shelly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Changes in Water Levels in Texas, 1995 to 2005 (open access)

Changes in Water Levels in Texas, 1995 to 2005

This report examines the median water level changes in the state's major and minor aquifers, and describes where the largest declines and increases were within an aquifer and presents regional trends.
Date: July 2011
Creator: Boghici, Radu
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ground-Water Resources of Cass and Marion Counties, Texas (open access)

Ground-Water Resources of Cass and Marion Counties, Texas

Report on groundwater resources in Cass and Marion Counties, Texas.
Date: October 1971
Creator: Broom, Matthew E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hurricanes Affecting The Texas Gulf Coast (open access)

Hurricanes Affecting The Texas Gulf Coast

Report about recent hurricanes affecting the Texas Gulf Coast, definitions, areas of study revolving around them, and what the possible outcomes are.
Date: June 1967
Creator: Carr, John T., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction in the Brazos River Basin: Evidence from Lake Connection History and Chemical and Isotopic Compositions (open access)

Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction in the Brazos River Basin: Evidence from Lake Connection History and Chemical and Isotopic Compositions

This report describes study methods used in determining the sources of the water in oxbow lakes along the Brazos River, characteristics of the Brazos River and oxbow lakes, and the hydrogeologic setting that hydraulically connects the aquifer, river, and lakes.
Date: October 2010
Creator: Chowdhury, Ali H.; Osting, Tim; Furnans, Jordan & Mathews, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Dallam County, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Ground-Water Resources in Dallam County, Texas

Report evaluating the ground-water resources of Dallam County, Texas. Includes information on the geography of the area, geohydrology, ground-water problems due to water-level declines, projected water demands, the availability of water, and scientific tables.
Date: November 1989
Creator: Christian, Prescott
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaporation Data in Texas: Compilation Report, January 1907-December 1970 (open access)

Evaporation Data in Texas: Compilation Report, January 1907-December 1970

This report presents all available historical pan-evaporation data which has been obtained in Texas from January 1907 to December 1970.The data is gathered from 114 stations which have been in operation during some part of period 1907-1970.
Date: June 1975
Creator: Dougherty, John Philip, 1923-
System: The Portal to Texas History
Evaluation of Water Resources in Bell, Burnet, Travis, Williamson and Parts of Adjacent Counties, Texas (open access)

Evaluation of Water Resources in Bell, Burnet, Travis, Williamson and Parts of Adjacent Counties, Texas

This report summarizes the results of an investigation of potential water supply and water quality problems conducted under the critical area program, Chapter 52 of the Texas Water Code, in Williamson and parts of adjacent counties in Central Texas.
Date: January 1991
Creator: Duffin, Gail & Musick, Steven P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Selected Water-Quality Records for Texas Surface Waters, 1970 Water Year: Biochemical-Oxygen-Demand, Dissolved-Oxygen, Nutrients, Pesticides, Minor-Elements, and Other Related Chemical Analyses (open access)

Selected Water-Quality Records for Texas Surface Waters, 1970 Water Year: Biochemical-Oxygen-Demand, Dissolved-Oxygen, Nutrients, Pesticides, Minor-Elements, and Other Related Chemical Analyses

Report on water-quality of Texas surface waters for 1970.
Date: June 1972
Creator: Dupuy, Alton J. & Schulze, Jean A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydrogeology of Lower Cretaceous Strata Under the Southern High Plains of Texas and New Mexico (open access)

Hydrogeology of Lower Cretaceous Strata Under the Southern High Plains of Texas and New Mexico

Report detailing the movement of ground water through the aquifers of Texas and New Mexico, with analysis of the ground water quality, their yields, and potential for further development.
Date: March 1989
Creator: Fallin, J. A. Tony
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hydrogeology of the Terlingua Area, Texas, March 1990 (open access)

Hydrogeology of the Terlingua Area, Texas, March 1990

Report documenting the geology and hydrology of the Terlingua area.
Date: March 1990
Creator: Fallin, J. A. Tony
System: The Portal to Texas History
Test Well Drilling Investigation to Delineate the Downdip Limits of Usable Quality Ground Water in the Edwards Aquifer in the Austin Region, Texas (open access)

Test Well Drilling Investigation to Delineate the Downdip Limits of Usable Quality Ground Water in the Edwards Aquifer in the Austin Region, Texas

Report on the Edwards aquifer in the Austin region, including test well findings, core testing, drilling logs, core analysis, and more.
Date: April 1990
Creator: Flores, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
Annotated Bibliography of Texas Water Resources Reports of the Texas Water Development Board and United States Geological Survey Through August 1974 (open access)

Annotated Bibliography of Texas Water Resources Reports of the Texas Water Development Board and United States Geological Survey Through August 1974

Report presents basic hydrologic investigation and studies related to the development of water resources in Texas and the resulting basic data and interpretive reports written by Texas Water Development Board and the U.S Geological Survey.
Date: February 1976
Creator: Friebele, Charlotte D. & Wolff, Herbert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hydrogeology of Hudspeth County, Texas (open access)

The Hydrogeology of Hudspeth County, Texas

This report provides results from a study on the Hudspeth County area's hydrogeology and immediate, short-term, and long-term water supplies and needs, conducted for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Date: August 2005
Creator: George, Peter; Mace, Robert E. & Mullican, William F., III
System: The Portal to Texas History