ODNR unveils statewide water mapping tools
Mar. 12—COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has launched new online tools for water and land-use planning, groundwater management and resource development.
Key tools include:
—Water Withdrawal Facility Locator, online at bit.ly/3DA1eiq: Shows locations and high-capacity water use data for water withdrawal facilities in Ohio, helping stakeholders address sustainability and plan for future development.
—Aquifer Yield Map, online at bit.ly/4kJJpOq: Displays groundwater production rates across Ohio, assisting well drillers, homeowners, municipalities and industries in estimating aquifer yields.
—Hydraulic Conductivity Map, online at bit.ly/4kJJpOq: The first statewide map showing how groundwater moves through Ohio's primary aquifers, aiding in groundwater flow modeling, contamination prediction and irrigation planning.
"The goal with these maps is to deliver a statewide, data-driven assessment of Ohio's aquifer resources in a way that can inform responsible development and guide site-specific investigations," said Craig Nelson, lead hydrogeologist on the mapping project, in a press release.
The Aquifer Yield and Hydraulic Conductivity maps were funded in part by an Ohio Water Development Authority Research & Development Grant.
High-resolution printed maps can be ordered at geo.survey@dnr.ohio.gov for $15 each.
For more information, visit the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website at tinyurl.com/mrvuzb2v.
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