Introduction

Underground water is a great resource for any community, however before any well can be drilled and approved for use, several factors have to be considered. These factors include; the type of material producing the water (aquifer), its stability and the capacity and quality of water produced. This text will look into the different types of aquifers found in the state of Iowa and their properties by considering a case scenario.

Types of Aquifers

In the first site, the aquifers that would potentially be encountered include;