Alabama is blessed with abundant water resources. However, recent extreme droughts have brought into question our ability to effectively development and manage these resources that are key components for sustainable economic development and quality of life. Alabama’s groundwater and surface-water systems are hydraulically connected and function together to provide public, industrial, and agricultural water supplies and to support recreation and quality ecosystems. Knowledge of these complex systems gained from scientific research is paramount to the protection and sustainability of this irreplaceable resource.      
 
One of the most important responsibilities of the Geological Survey of Alabama is to perform research that increases our knowledge of the waters of the state. The Groundwater Assessment Program investigates the occurrence, availability, and quality of the state’s waters by employing hydrologic and geologic expertise for the development and protection of this irreplaceable resource. The Groundwater Assessment Program works in cooperation with other state and federal agencies, local governments and water systems, industry, educational institutions, and citizens to address Alabama’s water issues. Knowledge gained from this research is available to the public through publications, open-file reports, databases, and requests for information directed to the Groundwater Assessment Program at the Geological Survey of Alabama.

Groundwater Assessment Program

Marlon Cook, Director Groundwater Assessment Program
Steve Jennings
Neil Moss
Dorina Murgulet

Groundwater Data Management Section

Blakeney Gillett, Head Groundwater Data Management Section
Ruth Collier
Arthur McLin


Geochemical Laboratory Section Bob Meintzer, Head Geochemical Laboratory Section
 Mirza Beg
Lifo Chen