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Covering approximately 100,000 square miles of the southeastern United States, the Floridan aquifer system (FAS) is one of the most productive aquifers in the world. The FAS is the primary source of drinking water for almost 10 million people, with nearly 50 percent of all water withdrawals being used for industrial purposes and agricultural irrigation.
The Floridan aquifer system (FAS) is a principal aquifer of the United States and is one of the most productive aquifers in the world. It covers approximately 100,000 square miles of the southeastern United States including all of Florida and parts of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina; however, the FAS in Mississippi is not used due to its high salinity and depth. Topography within the study area is relatively flat; altitudes range from sea level along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coastlines to approximately 500 feet in
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May 12, 2021 | 10:39 AM
Palatka, FL – April rains across the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) benefited water levels in the Floridan aquifer. April is, more often than not, one of Florida’s drier months. Below-average rainfall in March across the central and southern ends of the SJRWMD caused the greatest shortfall in Volusia, Flagler, and Indian River. They all received less than one inch of rain. According to a press release issued by SJRWMD, the hydrologic data collected shows the District is in better shape, water-wise. Rainfall Districtwide, April rainfall averaged 5.1 inches, which is nearly 2.5 inches above the long-term average for the month. April rainfall was above average across the District — and in some areas, well above average, including parts of south Putnam and Marion counties that received more than 9 inches of rain Countywide totals ranged from 3.7 inches in Duval County to more than 6 inches for Flagler, Putnam, and Marion countie