Publications

A Study on the Reliable Drought Yields of Poolesville's Public Water Supply Wells

Detailed study on Poolesville, Maryland well supply and the impacted of climate change on the Piedmont Sole Source Aquifer. Prepared by hydrogeologist, Pat Hammond

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Effects Of Climate Change on Maryland's Water Supplies

A study on climate factors and impact on Maryland groundwater resources and future outlook. Report prepared by hydrogeologist, Pat Hammond.

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Interference Impacts Caused by Groundwater Withdrawals From Public Water Supply Wells

Case study on aquifer water withdrawal in Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery counties in Maryland. Prepared by hydrogeologist Pat Hammond.

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Plenty Magazine Article - Spring 2024

The Good Gift Part I introduces the Piedmont Sole Source Aquifer, water that sustains the Agricultural Reserve.

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Plenty Magazine Article - Fall 2024

The Good Gift Part II explores how to be good stewards of the sole source aquifer and protect the water beneath our feet.

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Plenty Magazine Article - Spring 2025

Sustaining Our Water; Insights from the groundwater community survey and how to be proactive in protecting the aquifer.

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Groundwater In the News

America is Using Up Its Groundwater Resources Like There's No Tomorrow

Overuse is draining and damaging aquifers nationwide,
a New York Times data investigation revealed.

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Earth's Storage of Water in Soil, Lakes and Rivers is Dwindling. And it's Especially Bad for Farming.

Article by Associated Press Climate and Environmental Coverage

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Millions of People Across the US Use Well Water, but Very Few Test it Often Enough to Make Sure it's Safe

Published on The Conversation by
Associate Professor at Macalester College

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The Safety of our Country's Groundwater is in Danger with EPAs Proposed Closure of Oklahoma Lab

Commentary Oklahoma Voice

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A Study on the Reliable Drought Yields of Poolesville's Public Water Supply Wells