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Groundwater Quality of the Houston Area. Brett Buff May 7, 2009. Project Location. Volume of Brackish Groundwater in Houston Area. TDS between 1,000 and 10,000 mg/l 85 million acre-feet Slightly saline -1,000 to 3,000 mg/ l 60 million acre-feet
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Groundwater Quality of the Houston Area Brett Buff May 7, 2009
Volume of Brackish Groundwater in Houston Area • TDS between 1,000 and 10,000 mg/l • 85 million acre-feet • Slightly saline -1,000 to 3,000 mg/l • 60 million acre-feet • Moderately saline – 3,000 to 10,000 mg/l • 25 million acre-feet
Background • + 7,000 wells analyzed • TWDB Database • Total Dissolved Solids • Groundwater Elevation • Depth of Groundwater from the Surface • Relationship between Groundwater Quality vs. Depth From Surface and Elevation of Groundwater Table
Depth to GW from Land Surface Elevation vs. TDS Concentration