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Water contamination in Genesee, Idaho, caused a short-term shut down of City Well #3. While Well #3 was off line, Well #5 supplied all of the city's water. The increased demand caused apparent water level decline in the upper (Wanapum) aquifer and prompted a search for an alternate source. After an unsuccessful attempt at drilling to find an adequate water source, this study was implemented to analyze the occurrence, quantity, and quality of ground water in the Genesee area with respect to long-term availability. An investigation of the ground-water resources in the Genesee area included well location, water level measurements, collection of pumpage records, and the compilation of geological and hydrological data for Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, and Clarkston. A hydrogeological conceptual model was created for Genesee from comparisons of this data. The model indicates that several locations are not recommended for further development of the Wanapum aquifer because of contamination, elevation, low yield, and well interference. Based on the model, development of the upper aquifer may requlre the drilling of several test wells to obtain the desired yield. No conclusions can be made for the availability of water in the lower (Grande Ronde) aquifer. Careful collection of all geologic and hydrologic data is recommended during the construction of any new well. Water levels, water quality, and pumpage data should be collected on a regular basis.

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Title:
Hydrogeological assessment of the potential for future ground-water development in Genesee, Idaho
Authors:
Lawrence, William .R.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1995-04
Description:
Water contamination in Genesee, Idaho, caused a short-term shut down of City Well #3. While Well #3 was off line, Well #5 supplied all of the city's water. The increased demand caused apparent water level decline in the upper (Wanapum) aquifer and prompted a search for an alternate source. After an unsuccessful attempt at drilling to find an adequate water source, this study was implemented to analyze the occurrence, quantity, and quality of ground water in the Genesee area with respect to long-term availability. An investigation of the ground-water resources in the Genesee area included well location, water level measurements, collection of pumpage records, and the compilation of geological and hydrological data for Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston, and Clarkston. A hydrogeological conceptual model was created for Genesee from comparisons of this data. The model indicates that several locations are not recommended for further development of the Wanapum aquifer because of contamination, elevation, low yield, and well interference. Based on the model, development of the upper aquifer may requlre the drilling of several test wells to obtain the desired yield. No conclusions can be made for the availability of water in the lower (Grande Ronde) aquifer. Careful collection of all geologic and hydrologic data is recommended during the construction of any new well. Water levels, water quality, and pumpage data should be collected on a regular basis.
Subjects:
groundwater contamination water quality well drilling
Location:
Genesee
Latitude:
46.55
Longitude:
-116.92
Collection:
Palouse Basin
Rights:
In copyright, educational use permitted. Educational use includes non-commercial reproduction of text and images in materials for teaching and research purposes. For other contexts beyond fair use, including digital reproduction, please contact the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Department at libspec@uidaho.edu. The University of Idaho Library is not liable for any violations of the law by users.
Publisher:
University of Idaho
Contributing Institution:
University of Idaho
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Cataloger:
wbv
Date Digitized:
2012

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