Mahomet‐Teays Bedrock Valley across IN‐IL

ISWS Activities• Water Supply Planning efforts• Publication of Mahomet Aquifer Report• Improvements to databases• Online water level data• Construction of “supermodel”• Additional observation wells

External Activities• 2012 drought• Increased irrigation ($7 corn)• Sole Source Aquifer petition

Champaign ‐Urbana

Peoria

Bloomington ‐Normal

Decatur

Champaign ‐Urbana

Peoria

Bloomington ‐Normal

Decatur

Seasonal Drawdown – Champaign County

Long‐Term Drawdown – Champaign County

Indiana’s Selected Observation Wells(for water level and quality observations)

9

14

19

690

692

694

696

698

700

702

Water Levels (Ft) bgs

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t) m

sl

Years

Benton 4 Daily Water Levels

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

1200

1300

1400106

110

114

118

122

126

Annual Withdrawals by Marion Water-North Well

Field (million gallons)

Grant 10Observation Well

Water Levels (ft) bgs

Years

Grant 10 Daily Water Levels Yearly Withdrawals

Manual  WaterLevel  Measurements