5. Aquifer Tests

Try these first

1. 1.

   What do aquifer tests determine?

   Hint

   Think about what we measure when assessing water levels.

2. 2.

   Name one type of aquifer test.

   Hint

   Consider the methods discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of aquifer tests?

   • To increase water levels
   • To determine hydraulic properties
   • To access groundwater resources

   Hint

   Think about what we are measuring in aquifers.

4. 4.

   True or False: A slug test helps to evaluate transmissivity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What does each test measure?

5. 5.

   A well has a pumping rate of 15 m³/s. After two hours, the drawdown is 10 meters. Calculate the transmissivity of the aquifer.

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between flow and pressure in terms of area.

6. 6.

   Discuss potential management strategies for an aquifer showing low storativity. What implications does this have for agricultural water use?

   Hint

   What alternatives could farmers consider to conserve water?