RB 69/00077 Evaluation of aquifers in the Uley South groundwater basin, second report (logs not published).
Published: 01 Jan 1971 Created: 05 Nov 2024 Revised: 05 Nov 2024

Evaluation of the Pleistocene aquifer in the Uley South Basin has been continued with limited geological mapping and the carrying out of three pump tests. The tests indicate that individual holes may yield supplies of us to 2.5 cusecs for extended...

Evaluation of the Pleistocene aquifer in the Uley South Basin has been continued with limited geological mapping and the carrying out of three pump tests. The tests indicate that individual holes may yield supplies of us to 2.5 cusecs for extended periods (in excess of 100 days). However aquifer characteristics determined from the tests are at variance with characteristics determined from previous tests. From the investigations carried out so far the following conclusions may be drawn: 1. The boundaries of the Pleistocene aquifer require more accurate delineation. 2. Areas of concentration of sink holes may represent areas of cavernous aquifer and thus potential recharge zones. 3. There is a possibility of hydraulic connection between the Uley South Basin and the Uley Wanilla Basin, with consequent underground recharge of the Uley South Basin. 4. Aquifer characteristics determined from pump tests may not be reliable for use in basin analysis. Thus estimates of safe yield based on pump test results should be viewed with caution until confirmed by other methods of assessment. 5. Future investigations aimed at full delineation and evaluation of the basin should include surface mapping, drilling of observation holes, geophysical surveys, pump testing, and observation of rainfall and run-off phenomena.

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Record No rb6900077
Topic Geoscientific Information
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Document Type Departmental Publication - Hydrogeological Publication
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Geological Province Uley Groundwater Basin
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    Notes: Published in Mineral Resources Review, South Australia, no=131, p: 115-125 69/01059
    Geographic Locality: Uley
    Doc No: RB 69/00077

    Notes: Published in Mineral Resources Review, South Australia, no=131, p: 115-125 69/01059 Geographic Locality: Uley Doc No: RB 69/00077

    Language English
    Metadata Standard ISO 19115-3

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    Persistent identifier https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb6900077
    Citation Painter, J.A.C. 1971. RB 69/00077 Evaluation of aquifers in the Uley South groundwater basin, second report (logs not published). Departmental Publication - Hydrogeological Publication. Government of South Australia.
    https://pid.sarig.sa.gov.au/document/rb6900077

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    Geographic Reference GDA2020 (EPSG:7844)
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