Hydrogeologic Characteristics and Water Supply of the Patapsco Aquifers in Southern Maryland

This data set included population growth statistics in the southern Maryland region, a map of the aquifers currently used in southern Maryland, ground water levels, cross sections of Maryland's hydrogeological units and ground water altitudes for Calvert County. Field study data includes maps of proposed drill sites and selected well locations in southern Maryland. Data being collected by well drilling allows researchers to gather information on the ground water behavior in the Patapsco aquifer. The objective of the proposed assessment is to obtain additional hydrogeologic information regarding the upper, middle, and lower Patapsco aquifers in eastern Charles County, Calvert County, and St. Mary's County; to integrate these data into a quantitative assessment of the aquifers' capacity to supply future water demands in the tri-county region; and to construct observation wells to monitor future changes in Patapsco water levels.