Ground Water and Well Hydrology
The chapter provides an in-depth look at groundwater and well hydrology, outlining the forms and properties of subsurface water. It explains aquifer types, key hydraulic properties, and methodologies for aquifer testing, emphasizing the importance of understanding groundwater resources for effective management and sustainability.
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What we have learnt
- Subsurface water is categorized into the zone of aeration and the zone of saturation.
- Aquifers vary based on their confinement status, geometry, and the geological formations they occupy.
- Key properties of aquifers include porosity, specific yield, permeability, and hydraulic conductivity, which are essential for determining aquifer performance.
Key Concepts
- -- Subsurface Water
- Water that exists below the earth's surface, encompassing both saturated and unsaturated zones.
- -- Aquifer
- A saturated, permeable geological formation capable of yielding significant water to wells and springs.
- -- Porosity
- The percentage of a rock or soil's volume that is made up of pore spaces.
- -- Hydraulic Conductivity
- The ease with which water can move through the pore spaces in a geological formation.
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