Groundwater Contamination

Presence of a biological, chemical, or elemental agent in groundwater in such a concentration that it renders water unfit for a particular use. Contaminants can be from human derived and/or natural sources.

Below is a list of publications related to Groundwater Contamination. Select a publication number to access more detailed information and their respective files available for download.

DDS 20

Cameron, C.E., Crass, S.W., and AVO Staff, eds., 2022, Geologic Database of Information on Volcanoes in Alaska (GeoDIVA): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Digital Data Series 20, https://doi.org/10.14509/geodiva. https://doi.org/10.14509/30901

Athey, J.E. and DGGS Staff, 2022

Athey, J.E., and DGGS Staff, 2022, Intersection of geology, public safety, and public health (poster and video): Alaska Health Summit (A Virtual Event), January 18-20, 2022: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. https://doi.org/10.14509/30860

IC 71

Athey, J.E., and Daanen, R.P., 2018, Naturally occurring arsenic in interior Alaska groundwater: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 71, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30094

IC 69

Athey, J.E., Daanen, R.P., and Hendricks, K.A., 2018, Naturally occurring arsenic in Alaska groundwater: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 69, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30060

IC 67

Mulliken, K.M., 2018, The Alaska Volcano Observatory: 30 years of protecting Alaskans from the effects of volcanic activity (1988-2018): Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Information Circular 67, 2 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/30032

OF 2006-1209

Moran, E.H., and Solin, G.L., 2006, Preliminary water-table map and water-quality data for part of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Alaska, 2005: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2006-1209, 43 p.

SIR 2005-5002

Dinicola, R.S., Simonds, F.W., and Defawe, Rose, 2004, Monitoring the natural attenuation of petroleum in ground water at the former Naval complex, Operable Unit A, Adak Island, Alaska, May and June 2003: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2005-5002, 52 p.

OF 2003-244

Verplanck, P.L., Mueller, S.H., Youcha, E.K., Goldfarb, R.J., Sanzolone, R.F., McCleskey, R.B., Briggs, P.H., Roller, M., Adams, M., and Nordstrom, D.K., 2003, Chemical analyses of ground and surface waters, Ester Dome, central Alaska, 2000-2001: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2003-244, 40 p.

OF 2002-90

Mueller, S.H., Goldfarb, R.J., Farmer, G.L., Sanzolone, R.F., Adams, M., Theodorakos, P.M., Richmond, S.A., and McCleskey, R.B., 2002, Trace, minor and major element data for ground water near Fairbanks, Alaska, 1999-2000: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2002-90, 12 p.

P 1615

Farmer, G.L., Goldfarb, R.J., Lilly, M.R., Bolton, Bob, Meier, A.L., and Sanzolone, R.F., 2000, The chemical characteristics of ground water near Fairbanks, Alaska, in Kelley, K.D., and Gough, L.P., eds., Geologic studies in Alaska by the U. S. Geological Survey, 1998: U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1615, p. 167-178.

OF 98-198

McCarthy, K.A., Lilly, M.R., Braddock, J.F., and Hinzman, L.D., 1998, Natural attenuation of chlorinated-hydrocarbon contamination at Fort Wainwright, Alaska; a hydrogeochemical and microbiological investigation work plan: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 98-198, 49 p.

OF 96-466

Glass, R.L., 1996, Ground-water conditions and quality in the western part of the Kenai Peninsula, south-central Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 96-466, 66 p.

PDF 95-21

Vohden, Jim, 1995, Summary of inorganic water quality sampling in the Fairbanks railroad industrial area, Fairbanks, Alaska: 1994-1995: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Public Data File 95-21, 9 p. https://doi.org/10.14509/1700

OF 89-624

Brunett, J.O., 1989, Lateral movement of contaminated ground water from Merrill Field Landfill, Anchorage, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 89-624, 20 p.

OF 87-712

Madison, R.J., McElhone, T.J., and Zenone, Chester, 1987, Alaska ground-water quality: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 87-712, 8 p.

OF 85-341

Hopkins, G.C., 1985, Arsenic, nitrate, iron, and hardness, in ground water, Goldstream Road, Yankovich Road, and Murphy Dome Road areas, (T.1 N, R.2 W, FM), Fairbanks, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 85-341, 2 sheets, scale 1:63,360.

OF 82-1016

Nelson, G.L., 1982, Vertical movement of ground water under the Merrill Field landfill, Anchorage, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 82-1016, 24 p.

AOF 112

Howland, M.D., and Freethe, G.W., 1978, Selected hydrologic data related to the water-table aquifer of north Kenai: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys Alaska Open-File Report 112, 1 sheet, scale 1:63,360. https://doi.org/10.14509/27

I 829-C

Pewe, T.L., and Bell, J.W., 1976, Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SW Quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Investigations Series Map 829-C, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

MF 668-B

Pewe, T.L., and Bell, J.W., 1975, Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NW Quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 668-B, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

MF 669-B

Pewe, T.L., and Bell, J.W., 1975, Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 SE Quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 669-B, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

MF 670-B

Pewe, T.L., and Bell, J.W., 1975, Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-2 NE Quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 670-B, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

MF 671-B

Pewe, T.L., and Bell, J.W., 1975, Map showing ground water conditions in the Fairbanks D-1 SW Quadrangle, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Miscellaneous Field Studies Map 671-B, 1 sheet, scale 1:24,000.

OF 74-57

Zenone, Chester, Schmoll, H.R., and Dobrovolny, Ernest, 1974, Geology and ground water for land use planning in the Eagle River-Chugiak area, Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 74-57, 25 p., 1 sheet.