Shallow Groundwaer Hazard in Utah (PI-105)

By: Jessica J. Castleton

Flooding can occur not only from surface water, such as from rivers and streams, but also through shallow groundwater. In developed areas, problems can occur when groundwater is within about 10 feet of the ground surface. Shallow groundwater can flood basements and other underground and low-lying infrastructure, damage buried utility lines, destabilize excavations, and trigger landslides and rockfalls.

This informative and concise but non-technical publication answers these questions:
What is groundwater?
What causes shallow groundwater susceptibility and why should Utahns be concerned?
How are shallow groundwater hazard areas identified?
How do residents protect their homes or property?

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Published: 2023
Pages: 4
Location: Utah