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Digital Format

Recharge and discharge areas for the principal basin-fill aquifer, Beryl-Enterprise area, Iron, Washington, and Beaver Counties, Utah, by Kevin Thomas and Mike Lowe, CD (14 p. + 10 p. appendices, 1 pl., 1:125,000), ISBN 1-55791-770-1, 2007, M-225 $14.95

The hydrogeology of Moab-Spanish Valley, Grand and San Juan Counties, Utah, with emphasis on maps for water-resource management and land-use planning, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Stefan M. Kirby, and Charles E. Bishop, ISBN 1-55791-764-7, 40 p. + 83 p. appendices, 12 pl., SS-120 CD $24.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Sanpete Valley, Sanpete County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, J. Scott Horn, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (24 p., 2 pl., 1: 140,000), ISBN 1-55791-765-5, RI-255 CD $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Central Virgin River Basin, Washington and Iron Counties, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Justin Johnson, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (24 p., 2 pl., 1: 145,000), ISBN 1-55791-756-6, MP-06-4 $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Upper Bear River Valley, Rich County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Stefan Kirby, Justin Johnson, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (25 p., 2 pl., 1: 145,000), ISBN 1-55791-745-0, 5/06, MP-06-1 $19.95

Wetlands in Tooele Valley, Utah - An evaluation of threats posed by ground-water development and drought, by Neil Burk, Charles Bishop, and Mike Lowe, CD (37 p., 1 pl., 1:40,000), ISBN 1-55791-743-4, 12/05, SS-117 $19.95

Water-Resource Bulletins of the Utah Geological Survey, 1962 to 1987, OFR-465, CD (1065 p., 26 pl.), 2005 $14.95

Recharge and discharge areas for the principal basin-fill aquifer, Curlew Valley, Box Elder County, Utah, by Stefan M. Kirby, Jason L. Kneedy, and Mike Lowe, CD (17 pg., 1 pl. 1:100,000), 11/05, M-218 $19.95

Water-quality assessment and mapping for the principal valley-fill aquifer in Sanpete Valley, Sanpete County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, and Charles E. Bishop, 91 p., 13 pl., 1:100.000, 2002, CD-ROM, SS-102 $19.95
Sanpete Valley is located in central Utah; the unconsolidated valley-fill aquifer is the principal source of drinking water. In cooperation with the Utah Division of Water Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, we assessed water quality in the valley-fill aquifer to: (1) classify ground-water quality according to Utah Water Quality Board standards, (2) determine the relationship of ground-water quality to geologic units in the San Pitch River drainage basin, (3) determine likely sources of nitrate pollution documented in previous investigations, and (4) assess the potential for downgradient degradation of water quality from high-nitrate wells.

Ground-water quality classification and recommended septic tank soil-absorption-system density maps, Cache Valley, Cache County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, and Charles E. Bishop, CD-ROM (31 p., 10 pl., scale 1:100,000), ISBN 1-55791-686-1, 2003, SS-101 $14.95
Contains a report and 10 maps at 1:100,000-scale in PDF format that address ground-water quality in Cache Valley's basin-fill aquifer and provide recommendations for septic tank soil-absorption-system densities based on potential water-quality degradation associated with usage of these systems. The maps are described in detail in the report and show total-dissolved-solids, nitrate, iron, sulfate, and chloride concentrations, and recommended septic tank soil-absorption-system densities.

Recharge area and geologic controls for the Courthouse Wash-Sevenmile Spring system, western Arches National Park, Grand County, Utah, by Hugh A. Hurlow and Charles E. Bishop, 1 CD-ROM (55 p., 3 pl. 1:24,000 approximate scale), ISBN 1-55791-698-5, 12/03, SS-108 $14.95

Ground-water quality classification and recommended septic tank soil-absorption-system density maps, Castle Valley, Grand County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Charles E. Bishop, and Hugh A. Hurlow, CD (22 p + 30 p appen, 7 pl at 1:15,000 & 1:30,000), ISBN 1-55791-714-0, 7/04, SS-113 $19.95

Hydrogeologic setting of the Snake Valley Hydrologic Basin, Millard County, Utah, and White Pine and Lincoln Counties, Nevada -- Implications for possible effects of proposed water wells, by Stefan Kirby and Hugh Hurlow, CD (39 p.), 1/05, RI-254 $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides in Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Hugh A. Hurlow, Ivan D. Sanderson, and Matt Butler, CD-ROM (40 p., 2 pl., 1:750,000), ISBN 1-55791-693-4, 2003, MP-03-3 $14.95
Sensitivity is determined by assessing natural factors favorable or unfavorable to the degradation of ground water when pesticides are applied or spilled on the suface. Vulnerability is determined by assessing how ground-water sensitivity is modified by the activities of humans.

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Heber/Round Valleys, Wasatch County, Utah, by Mike Lowe and Matt Butler, CD-ROM (23 p., 2 pl., 1:50,000), ISBN 1-55791-695-0, 2003, MP-03-5 $14.95
Sensitivity is determined by assessing natural factors favorable or unfavorable to the degradation of ground water when pesticides are applied or spilled on the suface. Vulnerability is determined by assessing how ground-water sensitivity is modified by the activities of humans.

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Tooele Valley, Tooele County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Matt Butler, Rich Riding, and Anne Johnson, CD (23 p., 2 pl., 1: 65,000), ISBN 1-55791-715-9, 2004, MP-04-3 $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Morgan Valley, Morgan County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Neil Burk, Matt Butler, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (23 p., 2 pl. 1:87,000), ISBN 1-55791-716-7. MP-04-4 $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, eastern Box Elder County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Neil Burk, Matt Butler, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (24 p., 2 pl., 1:120,000 ), MP-05-1, 1/05 $19.95

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Salt Lake Valley, Salt Lake County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, Neil Burk, Justin Johnson, Anne Johnson, and Rich Riding, CD (24 p., 2 pl., 1:120,000 ), ISBN 1-55791-733-7, 7/05, MP-05-7 $19.95

Maps

Map of recharge and discharge areas for the principal valley-fill aquifer, Sevier Desert, Millard County, Utah, by Noah P. Snyder, 21 p., 1 pl., 1:175,000, 10/98 M-175 $9.95

Map of recharge areas for the principal valley-fill aquifer, Ogden Valley, Weber County, Utah, by Noah Snyder and Mike Lowe, 16 p., 1:75,000 M-176 $9.95

Ground-water resources of the central Wasatch Front area, Utah, by D. Price, 1:100,000, 5 p., 3 pl., 1988 M-54C $7.00

Ground-water resources of the southern Wasatch Front, Utah, by D. Price and L. Conroy, 1:100;000, 6 p., 3 pl., 1988 M-55C $7.00

Shallow ground water and related hazards in Utah, compiled by Suzanne Hecker and K.M. Harty, scale 1:750,000, 19 p., 1 pl., 1988 M-110 $4.00

Water Resources Bulletins

Water-Resource Bulletins of the Utah Geological Survey, 1962 to 1987, OFR-465, CD (1065 p., 26 pl.), 2005 $14.95

The geology of the Kamas-Coalville region, Summit County, Utah, and its relation to ground-water conditions, by Hugh A. Hurlow, 55 p., 14 pl., 3/02, ISBN1-55791-656-X, WRB-29 $21.95

The geology of the Snyderville basin, western Summit County, Utah, and its relation to ground-water conditions, by Francis X. Ashland, Charles E. Bishop, Mike Lowe, and Bea H. Mayes, 59 p., 15 pl., scale 1:48,000, 2001, ISBN 1-55791-652-7, WRB-28 $19.95
The Snyderville basin includes Park City, Snyderville, and several ski/recreation resorts that have been experiencing rapid growth during the past two decades. Water has always been a concern and will continue to be a major economic factor. The initial study, completed in 1996, has been revised for this publication.

The geology of the central Virgin River basin, southwestern Utah, and its relation to ground-water conditions, by Hugh A. Hurlow, 53 p., 7 pl., 1:48,000 and 1:100,000, 5/98 $14.95 WRB-26

Hydrogeology of Utah Lake with emphasis on Goshen Bay, (Utah Co.) by J.D. Dustin and L.B. Merritt, 1980, 50 p. WRB-23 $3.00

Reconnaissance appraisal of the water resources near Escalante, Garfield County, Utah, by H.D. Goode, 1969, 38 p., 1 pl., 1" = 2.3 miles WRB-11 $3.00

Special Studies

Water-quality assessment and mapping for the principal valley-fill aquifer in Sanpete Valley, Sanpete County, Utah, by Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, and Charles E. Bishop, 91 p., 13 pl., 1:100.000, 12/02, CD-ROM, SS-102 $19.95
Sanpete Valley is located in central Utah; the unconsolidated valley-fill aquifer is the principal source of drinking water. In cooperation with the Utah Division of Water Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, we assessed water quality in the valley-fill aquifer to: (1) classify ground-water quality according to Utah Water Quality Board standards, (2) determine the relationship of ground-water quality to geologic units in the San Pitch River drainage basin, (3) determine likely sources of nitrate pollution documented in previous investigations, and (4) assess the potential for downgradient degradation of water quality from high-nitrate wells.

Mineral, energy, and ground-water resources of San Juan County, Utah by R.W. Gloyn, C.D. Morgan, D.E. Tabet, R.E. Blackett, B.T. Tripp, and M. Lowe, 39 p., (18.5" x 15.5"), 1995 SS-86 $11.00

Evaluation of potential geologic sources of nitrate contamination in ground water, Cedar Valley, Iron County, Utah with emphasis on the Enoch area, by Mike Lowe and Janae Wallace, 50 p., 1 pl., 1:48,000, 8/01, SS-100, ISBN 1-55791-660-8 $9.95

Circulars

Resistivities and chemical analyses of selected oil and gas field, water well, and spring waters, Utah, by J.W. Gwynn, 142 p. C-87 $10.50

A summary of the ground-water resources and geohydrology of Grand County, Utah, by Chris Eisinger and Mike Lowe, 28 p., 6/99 C-99 $6.00

Preliminary hydrogeologic framework characterization - ground-water resources along the western side of the northern Wasatch Range, eastern Box Elder County, Utah, by Hugh A. Hurlow, 50 p., 10/99, C-101 $8.75

Guidelines for preparing hydrogeologic and soil reports addressing suitability for alternative wastewater disposal systems in Weber County, Utah, by Mike Lowe and Darwin Sorensen, 10 p., 10/99, C-102, ISBN 1-55791-642-X $3.95

Open-file Reports

Water-Resource Bulletins of the Utah Geological Survey, 1962 to 1987, OFR-465, CD (1065 p., 26 pl.), 2005 $14.95

A summary of the geology and hydrogeology of the Cedar Valley drainage basin, Iron County, Utah, Chris Eisinger, 14 p., 4/98 $1.20 OFR-360

Significant drill holes of the Wasatch Front valleys including Cache Valley and Tooele Valley, by W.F. Case, 1985 (updated to 12/1988), 235 p. OFR-82 $20.75
Digital format version of OFR-82 on floppy disk with text, 27 p., 1 diskette, 1988 OFR-82-DF $5.00

Resistivities and chemical analyses of selected oil and gas field, water well, and spring waters, Utah, by J.W. Gwynn, 1 diskette, 5/95 OFR-316DF $5.00 (see C-87 for hard copy version)

Reports of Investigation

Recharge area and water quality of the valley-fill aquifer, Castle Valley, Grand County, Utah by N.P. Snyder, 22 p., 5/96 RI-229 $2.90

Potential for potable ground water on State land near Canyonlands National Park, (San Juan Co.) Utah, section 16, T. 30 S., R. 20 E. by C.E. Bishop, 25 p., 5/96 RI-230 $3.20

The potential impact of septic tank soil-absorption systems on water quality in the principal valley-fill aquifer, Tooele Valley, Tooele County, Utah - assessment and guidelines, by Janae Wallace and Mike Lowe, 10 p., 3/98, RI-235 $1.70

The potential impact of septic tank soil-absorption systems on water quality in the principal valley-fill aquifer, Ogden Valley, Weber County, Utah by Janae Wallace and Mike Lowe, 11 p., 5/98 $1.80 RI-237

Guidelines for preparing hydrogeologic reports addressing suitability for alternative waste-water disposal systems in rock in Duchesne County, Utah by Mike Lowe, 11 p., 5/98 $1.80 RI-238

The potential impact of septic tank soil-absorption systems on water quality in the principal valley-fill aquifer, Cedar Valley, Iron County, Utah - assessment and guidelines, by Janae Wallace and Mike Lowe, 11 p., 5/98 $1.80 RI-239

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for the Green Hills Country Estates well 02, Weber County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop and Mike Lowe, 24 p. + 15 p. appendix, 2/99 RI-240 $4.60

Potential mineral precipitation and water compatabilities related to the Drunkards Wash project, Carbon County, Utah by J.W. Gwynn, 22 p., 11/98 $2.90 RI-241

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for the Newcastle public water supply well, Iron County, Utah, by C.E. Bishop, 51 p., + 20 p. appendix, RI-243 $7.80

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for Warm Spring, a public-water-supply spring, Iron County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, 39 p., 4/11 RI-245 $4.60

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for Water System Canyon Spring, a public-water-supply spring, Iron County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, 35 p., 4/11 RI-246 $4.30

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for Covered Bridge Canyon public water supply well, Utah County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, 37 p., 8/01, RI-247 $4.30

Recommended septic tank soil-absorption-system densities for the shallow unconfined aquifer in Cache Valley, Cache County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, Janae Wallace, and Mike Lowe, 35 p., ISBN 1-5579-771-X, 7/07, RI-257 $14.95

Recommended septic tank soil-absorption-system densities for the principal basin-fill aquifer, Sanpete Valley, Sanpete County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, Janae Wallace, and Mike Lowe, CD (28 p. + 8 p. appendix, 1 pl., 1:100,000) ISBN 1-5579-774-4, 10/07 RI-259 $14.95

Delineation of drinking water source protection zones for the Mountain Green public-water-supply well, Morgan County, Utah, by Charles E. Bishop, CD (7 p. + 9 p. appendices), ISBN 1-55791-781-7, RI-261 $14.95

Other

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, the southern Sevier Desert and Pahvant Valley, Millard County, Utah, by Mike Lowe and Ivan D. Sanderson, 28 p., 2 pl., scale 1" = 6 miles, ISBN 1-55791-684-5, 2003, MP-03-1 $12.45
Sensitivity is determined by assessing natural factors favorable or unfavorable to the degradation of ground water when pesticides are applied or spilled on the suface. Vulnerability is determined by assessing how ground-water sensitivity is modified by the activities of humans.

Ground-water sensitivity and vulnerability to pesticides, Utah and Goshen Valleys, Utah County, Utah, by Ivan D. Sanderson, Mike Lowe, Janae Wallace, and Jason L. Kneedy, 26 p., 2 pl., scale 1:100,000, 2002, ISBN 1-55791-678-0, MP-02-10 $12.45
Sensitivity is determined by assessing natural factors favorable or unfavorable to the degradation of ground water when pesticides are applied or spilled on the suface. Vulnerability is determined by assessing how ground-water sensitivity is modified by the activities of humans.

Ground-water flow systems in the central Wasatch Range, Utah, A.L. Mayo, Mark Loucks, 116 p., 1992 CR-92-6 $10.20