Practical hydrogeology : principles and field applications /
Willis D. Weight.
- 3rd edition.
- xxii, 777 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Revised edition of: Hydrogeology field manual, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hydrogeology and field work -- The geology of hydrogeology -- Aquifer properties -- Groundwater flow -- Pumping tests -- Aquifer hydraulics -- Slug testing -- Water chemistry: theory and application -- Water chemistry sampling -- Groundwater/surface-water interaction -- Vadose Zone hydrogeology: basic principles, characterization, and monitoring -- Karst Hydrogeology -- Tracer-test techniques -- Tracer tests-dye -- Drilling and well completion.
A real-world look at the problems and solutions of groundwater management and assessment. The book covers essentials such as waste site clean-ups, ground water sampling and aquifer contamination prevention.
College of Engineering and Computer Studies Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering