<oai_dc:dc xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/ http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd"><dc:creator>State of Iowa</dc:creator><dc:description>Overview This feature service provides detailed geographic and operational information about water use wells located in Iowa. A water use permit is required of any person or entity that withdraws or diverts at least 25,000 gallons of water in a 24-hour period during any calendar year. Feature Layer - Water Use Wells This layer contains data on permitted water use wells, including well identifiers, operational status, aquifer details, and physical characteristics such as depth and drilling date. It includes comprehensive location data and information about well classification and ownership or operation status. The dataset supports water resource management by providing insights into groundwater usage. Geographic Coverage The coverage area for this data is the state of Iowa, providing relevant spatial information to support regional water management and policy enforcement. Use Cases Monitoring groundwater withdrawals for sustainability and regulatory compliance. Supporting environmental impact assessments related to water use. Providing data for resource planning and water rights administration.</dc:description><dc:format>ArcGIS FeatureLayer</dc:format><dc:identifier>https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/cd0da8f4d21e46c0aaf11e565e354084_29</dc:identifier><dc:language>eng</dc:language><dc:publisher>Iowa Geodata</dc:publisher><dc:rights>Public</dc:rights><dc:title>Water Use Wells in Iowa [Iowa]</dc:title><dc:type>Web services</dc:type><dc:coverage>Iowa</dc:coverage><dc:date>Last Modified: 2026-04-23</dc:date></oai_dc:dc>