Susceptibility to Groundwater Contamination

This map was originally presented in the Wisconsin DNR Handbook entitled "Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin."

Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility (GCS) is defined for the Groundwater Susceptibility Model with which water and any contaminent carried in the water travels from the land surface to the top of the groundwater layer. Five physical resource characteristics were identified as important in determining GCS: Bedrock Depth, Bedrock Type, Soil Characteristics, Superficial Deposits, Water Table Depth. The data shown on this map is available on a cost of resource basis from WDNR, GeoServices Section.

For any questions regarding the maps presented on this site or the "DNR Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin" handbook, please contact Jeff Schimpff at Jeff.Schimpff@wisconsin.gov. Suggested Citation for Handbook: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. In Prep. DRAFT Ecological Landscapes of Wisconsin. State of Wisconsin, Dept. of Nat. Resources, Handbook. 1805.1. Madison, WI.