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Potentiometric Surface and Hydrologic Conditions of the South Coast Aquifer, Santa Isabel Area, Puerto Rico, March–April, 2014

Scientific Investigations Map 3455
Prepared in cooperation with the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3455

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Abstract

A potentiometric surface map of the South Coast aquifer near Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, was created from data collected during a synoptic survey of groundwater levels at 55 wells from March 31 to April 17, 2014. Measured groundwater level values ranged from −22.8 to 185.4 feet above mean sea level. During the study period, cumulative rainfall of 0.65 inch was recorded in the study area. Measurements of instantaneous streamflow at 15 locations in streams and irrigation canals, and locations of irrigation ponds, provide additional information about the hydrologic setting. Results of the study indicate a cone of depression was present near the center and eastern parts of the Santa Isabel area of southern Puerto Rico, and a small, deeper cone of depression existed west of Santa Isabel and Rio Coamo. These cones of depression represent areas where the potentiometric surface was below mean sea level. The long-term persistence of such conditions could result in seawater intrusion and an increase in concentrations of total dissolved solids within the South Coast aquifer.

Suggested Citation

Ramos, F.A., and Santiago, A.A., 2020, Potentiometric surface and hydrologic conditions of the South Coast aquifer, Santa Isabel area, Puerto Rico, March–April, 2014: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Map 3455, 4 p., 1 sheet, https://doi.org/10.3133/sim3455.

ISSN: 2329-132X (online)

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Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Methods of Investigation
  • Hydrologic Conditions and the Estimated Potentiometric Surface
  • Summary and Conclusions
  • References Cited
Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Potentiometric surface and hydrologic conditions of the South Coast aquifer, Santa Isabel area, Puerto Rico, March–April, 2014
Series title Scientific Investigations Map
Series number 3455
DOI 10.3133/sim3455
Year Published 2020
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center
Description Pamphlet: vi, 4 p.; Sheet: 35.68 inches x 28.17 inches; Data Release
Country United States
State Puerto Rico
Other Geospatial Santa Isabel Area
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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