Groundwater Conditions in Georgia - An Update

Learn about groundwater monitoring and data management in Georgia through this conference presentation that explores the USGS Groundwater Conditions website and its interactive features. Discover how water-level measurements from observation wells provide crucial information about aquifer stress, recharge, storage and discharge across Georgia's major aquifers. Examine the evolution of groundwater reporting from biennial publications to an interactive web platform that leverages the USGS National Water Information System database. Explore partnerships between USGS and various organizations that enable comprehensive groundwater monitoring, including state agencies, local utilities, and private companies. Review recent hydrologic conditions, drought patterns, and rainfall impacts on Georgia's groundwater levels, supported by data from the U.S. Drought Monitor and National Weather Service.