LEAP Diagrams and Visual Aids

Basic groundwater diagram showing an ocean, river, wetland, recharge and discharge arrows. Image provided by USGS.

Black and white image illustrates groundwater movement in rural and urban areas. Image provided by USGS.

Groundwater well diagram showing both urban and rural communities. Image provided by USGS.

3-dimensional cut-away view showing water movement in an underground aquifer. Image provided by USGS.

Colorful diagram showing potential sources of groundwater contamination. Image provided by USGS.

Black and white image of potential sources of groundwater pollution. Image provided by USGS.

 

For more images and diagrams:

Visit USGS (United States Geological Survey) at http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/docs/usgs_pubs/education_posters.html and/or http://water.usgs.gov/outreach/OutReach.html
to download these diagrams and others directly from USGS.

Other great diagrams can be found on the following websites (some be be ordered at a nominal fee):

• The Water Cycle Diagram (available in several languages in addition to English)
  http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercyclehi.html

• Groundwater Water Cycle Poster http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/dwg/gw/whp/poster.htm

• Protecting America's Public Health, Safe Drinking Water Act
  http://www.epa.gov/safewater/publicoutreach/landscapeposter.html

• Assorted posters and water learning guides
  http://www.epa.gov/teachers/order-publications.htm#water

• Assorted posters and maps (water cycle, California specific, Colorado specific, Nevada specific)
  http://www.water-ed.org/store/default.asp?parentid=2