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The goal of this task is
to develop an understanding of the three-dimensional groundwater flow
regime and the fate and transport of nitrate in groundwater within the
study area. In addition, one
of the principle objectives from the modeling effort is an estimation of
development/lot densities based on the nitrogen handling capability of the
aquifer while restoring, maintaining, and/or improving the high water
quality of the aquifer.
The principle objectives of the task are:
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Determine
the fate and transport of nitrate in groundwater within the study
area.
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Determine
the effects of onsite systems on the groundwater quality.
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Estimate
the nitrogen loading capacity of the aquifer to determine optimal lot
size (density) while protecting and/or improving the existing water
quality to be utilized as a planning tool for growth in the La Pine
region.
The groundwater model
will be a three-dimensional finite element model developed in a
cooperative effort of the U.S. Geological Survey and DEQ. |
