Ground Water Manual : A Water Resources Technical Publication

Book Details

• Author: USDI

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition, 2017

• ISBN: 9789383692828

• Binding: Hard Bound

• Pages: 661

• Size: 5.70 x 8.70 x 2.00 inches

• Weight: 960 grams

About the Book

This comprehensive manual serves as a guide to field personnel involved in groundwater investigations, development, and management. It focuses on the practical aspects and commonly encountered problems in the field of groundwater studies, offering invaluable insights for engineers, scientists, and other professionals working in the domain.

The book covers key aspects related to groundwater, including:

• Groundwater Occurrence and Movement: Understanding how groundwater moves within various geological formations.

• Well-Aquifer Relationships: Exploring the interactions between wells and aquifers.

• Groundwater Investigations: Methods and techniques for investigating groundwater resources.

• Aquifer Test Analyses: Detailed discussions on how to analyze aquifer tests and interpret results.

• Estimating Aquifer Yield: Techniques for calculating the yield potential of aquifers.

• Data Collection: Best practices in the collection of groundwater data for analysis and decision-making.

• Geophysical Investigations: Application of geophysical methods to study groundwater resources.

Additionally, the book provides practical information on:

• Permeability Tests: Conducting tests to determine the permeability of soil and rock formations.

• Well Design: Insights into designing effective wells for groundwater extraction.

• Dewatering Systems: Techniques and systems for dewatering, especially in construction or mining projects.

• Well Specifications and Drilling: Guidance on well specifications and the drilling process.

• Well Sterilization: Procedures for sterilizing wells to prevent contamination.

• Pumps: Selection and maintenance of pumps used in groundwater extraction.

The book also includes a comprehens