Maryland Water-Use Data, 1998

These data were released prior to the October 1, 2016 effective date for the USGS’s policy dictating the review, approval, and release of scientific data as referenced in USGS Survey Manual Chapter 502.8 Fundamental Science Practices: Review and Approval of Scientific Data for Release. MDWU98 is a point coverage that represents the locations of wells for the State of Maryland that are permitted to withdraw 10,000 gallons or more per day by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). Each site has the permit number, permit amount, reported withdrawal, aquifer code, and type of use. Information contained in the dataset comes from the U.S.Geological Survey site-specific water-use database (SWUDS).