Saginaw Aquifer Explained

The Saginaw Aquifer is a bedrock aquifer located in central Michigan in the United States. It is part of an aquifer system found in Mississippian or younger stratigraphic units in the Michigan Basin.[1] The aquifer covers approximately 11000sqmi[2] and is estimated to contain 4mi3 of water, approximately 50feet to 400feet underground.[3]

The aquifer contains both fresh water and salt water. In areas of the aquifer where fresh water is present, it is a primary source of municipal water, including in Clinton, Ingham and Eaton counties, encompassing the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Area.[4] Only about 0.03 percent of the aquifer is used for drinking, while the rest is for domestic and industrial use.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hydrogeologic framework of the Michigan Basin regional aquifer system. Westjohn. David B.. Weaver. T.L.. 1998. United States Geological Survey. 2017-04-06.
  2. Book: Westjohn, D.B.. Hydrogeologic Framework of Pennsylvanian and Late Mississippian Rocks in the Central Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Weaver. T.L.. United States Geological Survey. 1996. 9–14.
  3. Book: Ingham County's Surface and Groundwater Resources. Ingham County Health Department. 2000. Lansing, Michigan.
  4. Web site: Groundwater. Michigan State University Department of Geography. 2017-04-06.
  5. Web site: Deep, Dark and Wonderous, the Saginaw Aquifer. McKenna. Brian. 2001-10-17. 2017-04-06.

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