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GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY MODELING OF THE SILURIAN AQUIFER IN EAST-CENTRAL IOWA ---NEW---

Isopach map of the Silurian aquifer in east-central Iowa.
A one-year investigation of the geology and hydrology of the Silurian aquifer in east-central Iowa was undertaken to provide a more quantitative assessment of groundwater availability, and to construct a groundwater flow model for the Silurian aquifer that can be used as a planning tool for future water resource development.

GEOLOGIC MAPPING FOR WATER QUALITY PROJECTS IN THE UPPER IOWA RIVER WATERSHED ---NEW---

Geologic cross-section
The Iowa Geological & Water Survey's three-dimensional geologic mapping for the Upper Iowa River Watershed is now available in digital format.  The report and associated GIS coverages describe the bedrock "plumbing system" of the watershed and how it relates to the subsurface movement of contaminants to groundwater and streams. 

STATEMAP MAPPING PROGRAM INFO
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The Iowa Geological & Water Survey has completed a mix of quadrangle and county-scale geologic mapping projects in Adams, Black Hawk, Scott and Worth counties.  All maps are new mapping projects with the exception of Adams County which is a compilation map.  The maps are now available in digital format. To access, click here.

NEW WELL RECORD FORM
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The new well record form for well drillers is now available on our website. Click here to use it.  After completing the form, please mail it to us at IGWS.WellRecords@dnr.iowa.gov

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Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa (PDF)
The Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa portrays the current interpretation of the distribution of various bedrock stratigraphic units present at the bedrock surface. More...




Iowa's Groundwater Basics (PDF)
Groundwater Basics is a geological guide to the occurrence, use, and vulnerability of Iowa's aquifers.