Why is an Aquifer Materials Map needed?
*Environmental issues such as source water protection, aquifer contamination, water availability and development, concentrated swine operations, and non-point source pollution require that areas underlain by aquifers be accurately defined. *Shallow aquifers in the state are used extensively for drinking water supplies. It is necessary to define the boundaries of these aquifers in order to protect these drinking water supplies. *South Dakota Codified Law 34A-3A-24 places restrictions on the location of concentrated animal feeding operations. Shallow aquifer materials maps are needed to assist in implementing this law. *Aquifers of various depths are used for drinking water and in many cases are the only options for public and private water supplies. The need for reliable information on aquifers will become most critical during times of drought when decreases in water levels and water yield may occur. Maps of this type will aid in addressing water supply issues. Who would use an Aquifer
