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Originally Posted by momoese
Anyone here know anything about aquifers and well water? My mother who lives in Norco CA which is basically the desert has a water well that's being repaired and the repair man told her the level was very high. She hasn't used it for years due to the pump going south and even when she did it was just for watering the yard and horses. I'm curious as to where this water comes from. Are the underground aquifers connected, are they smaller individual areas of water that collect rain, or is it from snow melt that has traveled quite a ways underground? We haven't had much rain so I'm wondering where the heck this water comes from! I tried searching google for some aquifer maps but didn't find anything.
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How do I find information on aquifers?For data and information on principal aquifers in the United States:
The Ground Water Atlas (GWA) of the United States
The National Atlas - Principal Aquifers
The USGS does not have a centralized source of local aquifer data. For data and information on local aquifers, visit the following resources:
Your State USGS Water Science Center (WSC): Your state USGS WSC may have publications, maps, or GIS datasets that include local aquifer information. The WSC web site also may link to other sources of local and regional aquifer information.
Search all USGS publications.
Search USGS Water Resources maps and GIS information.
For background information on aquifers:
Aquifer basics.
USGS Groundwater Information: Ground-Water Basics
or Use Frequently Asked Questions, or Search to find the specific USGS information, data, maps, products, or services that you need. You can also contact us directly by calling toll-free 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747).
This might help you.
Mitch