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Project Overview

Full Title
Wake County Groundwater Network

Location
 Northern Wake County, NC

Partner Agencies
Partner Agencies

Project Chief
Melinda Chapman

Period of Project
October 2009 - current

Team Members
Scott Caldwell

Science Topics
Hydrologic and Geospatial data
Hydrologic Hazards
Increased Population and Water Resources
Groundwater resources

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Wake County Groundwater Network

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This project was completed in 2012. These pages are for historical purposes only.

Project Summary

Monitoring well, Wake County

Installation of real-time groundwater monitoring station WK-375, October 2009. Photo by Scott Caldwell.

Monitoring well, Wake County

Real-time groundwater monitoring station WK-375, December 2009. Photo by Scott Caldwell.

Background

Withdrawals of groundwater resources in the northern Wake County area have lowered groundwater levels locally.

Objectives

The objective of monitoring groundwater levels at this location real-time will help provide assistance toward aquifer management.

Approach

Monitor the bedrock part of the aquifer for water level fluctuations throughout the seasons and during various climatic conditions.

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