A Conceptual Model of the Hydrogeologic Framework, Geochemistry, and Groundwater-Flow System of the Edwards- Trinity and Related Aquifers in the Pecos County Region, Texas

A conceptual model of the hydrogeologic framework, geochemistry, and groundwater-flow system of the Edwards- Trinity and related aquifers, which include the Pecos Valley, Igneous, Dockum, Rustler, and Capitan Reef aquifers, was developed as the second phase of a groundwater availability study in the Pecos County region in west Texas. The first phase of the study was to collect and compile groundwater, surface-water, water-quality, geophysical, and geologic data in the area. The third phase of the study involves a numerical groundwater-flow model of the Edwards-Trinity aquifer in order to simulate groundwater conditions based on various groundwater-withdrawal scenarios. Resource managers plan to use the results of the study to establish management strategies for the groundwater system.