Free pumping test programme university of the free state. Aquifer tests are traditionally used to measure subsurface rock properties that control the flow of groundwater and the. The diameter must be large enough to accommodate a test pump and allow for water level measurements. Critical aquifer recharge areas a critical aquifer recharge area cara is defined by the gma as areas with a. Aquifer testing for hydrogeologic characterization. Srbc has recently updated the monitoring data website. Online applications are available for aquifer testing plans atp, atp waivers, withdrawals, consumptive. Aquifer exams validated summative assessment for health. Abstract 19 ground water baseline testing for new oil and. Aquifer performance test report table of contents v p. Ground water rule source assessment guidance manual. Aquifer testing is a common tool that hydrogeologists use to characterize a system of aquifers, aquitards and flow system boundaries.
All openings to the aquifer s must be known and only those openings located in the aquifer to be tested should be open to the well during the testing. Aquifer flow testing is a sophisticated test in which the test well is pumped at a constant rate, and nearby wells are monitored providing information on the aquifer. A checklist for an aquifer test design plan is included in appendix a. This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to end using world class field equipment and aquifer test software. Listed below are the major changes from the 1995 version. All openings to the aquifers must be known and only those openings located in the aquifer to be tested should be open to the well during the testing. Ground water issue suggested operating procedures for aquifer. In south africa, the main aim of pumping tests is to estimate what we call sustainable yield of a borehole. Final aquifer test and related well information for public water supply wells in groundwater management area 8 ix executive summary the project developed a database and a suite of visualization tools to support the analysis of information from approximately 1,000 aquifer tests and 4,000 public water supply pws wells. Aquifer testing course announcement 2017 midwest geo.
Floridan aquifer system test well program city of south bay, florida technical publication ws2 john lukasiewicz, p. Developing a technically sound aquifer test plan that. Aquifer testing a critical assessment of environmental effects aee is required for every resource consent application 1, including those to take and use groundwater. The 2008 susquehanna river basin water quality assessment report, publication no. Aqtesolv aquifer test solver is the worlds leading software for pumping tests, slug tests, constanthead tests, groundwater mounding and more. See the drbc and srbc websites via links in the right margin of this webpage. Our website uses cookies to help us remember you and understand how you use our site.
Microfem finiteelement program for multipleaquifer steadystate and transient groundwater flow modeling. An aquifers storage capacity depends on its pore space eg a sandy aquifer has more space than a fractured rock aquifer. The test design plan will also identify equipment and preparation required as well as possible eventualities. As a part of this update, all usernames and passwords have been consolidated into one. Hydrogeologist position susquehanna river basin commission. These areas are referred to as critical aquifer recharge areas. Application forms and guidance are available online for public water supply. It simplifies type curve matching with onscreen interactive techniques, and introduces a statistical semiautomatic protocol for calibrating aquifer test s.
Hydrogeologic testing and reporting procedures in support. We have designed a powerful twoday training course on aquifer testing design, field methods, and data analysis techniques featuring aqtesolv and the insitu level troll. Selected aquifer test evaluation methods, a microcomputer program was published in 1989, the software has been updated many times, but the accompanying manual has merely been reprinted. Standalone hardkey uses a dongle a usb stick and allows you to install the software on multiple computers. The sustainable yield is defined as the rate at which the. Guidelines for hydrogeologic reports and aquifer tests conducted within the jurisdictional boundaries of the barton springs edwards aquifer conservation district aquifer science staff 2007 us environmental protection agency usepa. This website is for use by project sponsors and consultants with whom an application has been shared.
These are commissioned by private concerns and supervised by consultants rather than regulators. Suggested operating procedures for aquifer pumping tests. Susquehanna river basin commission srbc aquifer testing guidance srbc 2007 texas. February 2001 south florida water management district 3301 gun club road west palm beach, fl 33306 561 6868800. Aquifertest is waterloo hydrogeologics robust and reliable software package for analyzing, interpreting and visualizing pumping and slug test data. Aquifer depth is highly variable due to pumping, recharge, geologic structure, and climate, and no single definition applies nationwide. Aquifer testing guidance for public water systems effective date. Such well testing, provides information on the yield, drawdown, and specific capacity of the wells. Aquifertest is waterloo hydrogeologics robust and reliable software package for analyzing, interpreting and visualizing pumping and slug test data reliable and easytouse tool set to analyze and report on aquifer properties using the major analysis techniques. Cdrom includes arcview aquifer systems maps for aquifers in the following watermanagement basins. Since the first version of infinite extent in march, 1994,with each new release, starpoint software has raised the standard for aquifer testing applications with such great features as. Hydrogeologic testing and reporting procedures in support of.
Home news srbc workshops srbc workshops harrisburg, pa the susquehanna river basin commission commission announces a workshop on developing aquifer testing plans and groundwater withdrawal applications to be offered on two dates, april 5, 2016, and may 17, 2016. Critical aquifer recharge areas a critical aquifer. Design and analysis of pumping and slug tests is a complete design and analysis reference emphasizing practical solutions for engineers, scientists, consultants, and students knowledgeable in basic ground water theory. We are dedicated to delivering meaningful feedback for. An aquifer test or a pumping test is conducted to evaluate an aquifer by stimulating the aquifer through constant pumping, and observing the aquifer s response in observation wells. Under commission resolution 201506 administration authorizations the executive director of the commission has. Aquifer testing guidance for public water systems srbc.
Introduction to wetlands aquifer testing guidance for public water. What supporting information do i need for my application to take groundwater. This guidance document establishes the guidelines for aquifer testing for new or expanded pwss. It significantly reduces time spent in the field, allowing you to connect multiple wells and program all of your data loggers at once. Developing a technically sound aquifer test plan that meets.
The rate at which groundwater levels drop when pumping occurs depends on how much water is stored and how quickly it moves through the aquifer. Srbc workshops general news news municipal authorities. An aquifer test or a pumping test is conducted to evaluate an aquifer by stimulating the aquifer through constant pumping, and observing the aquifers response in observation wells. Measuring aquifer properties at contaminated sites without. Aquifer testing is a common tool that hydrogeologists use to characterize a system of. This guidance document represents an update to chapter 6 drilling and subsurface sampling. Aquifer test analysis with windowstm software crc press book. Also included as attributes are associated aquifer characteristics for each aquifer. Public water supply assistance program workshop registration agenda. Water resources and use for hydraulic fracturing in. Aquifer testing waiver requests a project sponsor may request a waiver of any requirement, provided the request and explanation is made in writing at the time that the aquifer test plan is submitted 18 cfr 806. Easy to use windows interface with context sensitive online help. The virtual hermit aquifer testing kit allows groundwater professionals to conduct stepdrawdown tests and constant pump rate tests across an entire well field. This guidance document does not define which unconfmed aquifers are shallow, may be at risk, and therefore are suited for assessment source water monitoring.
These include estimates of aquifer thickness, aquifer yield, and susceptibility to surface contamination. Lower tuscan aq uifer inv\report deliverables\aquifer performance testing\final\final aquifer tests report. This document provides information about what critical aquifer recharge areas are and how to protect them. An aquifer test plan should be developed in accordance with the srbc aquifer testing guidance policy no. This report presents clear guidance on njdeps required technical procedures for proposing and executing aquifer tests as well as preparing a hydrogeologic report. Aquifertest edition comparisoncompare editions licensing optionsstandalone softkey the software can only be installed on and run from one computer as the license file is tied to the mac address of that computer. These procedures allow applicants to more efficiently design and conduct aquifer tests that meet njdeps testing and reporting criteria. The design and operation of a slug test is not included in this document, although slug tests are often run prior to the design and implementation of an aquifer test. Aquifer testing guidance documents aquifer testing 101. The purpose of this book is to broaden and improve aquifer test analysis by generating type curves for complicated aquifer and well conditions. This document is intended to provide guidance to resource consent applicants. The goal of establishing critical aquifer recharge areas is to protect the functions and values of a communitys drinking water by preventing pollution and maintaining supply.
A practical, easytouse reference for the design and analysis of groundwater pumping and slug tests aquifer testing. Reviewing intermediate to advanced scientific materials submitted by project sponsors in support of their applications, aquifer testing plans, requests to waive aquifer testing, and postapproval monitoring and reporting conditions. During the test both flow rates and water levels are monitored and recorded. The susquehanna river basin commission srbc, an interstate water. This presentation is intended to provide guidance on srbcs aquifer testing requirements. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our cookies policy. Software aqtesolv is the most advanced software for pumping test pump test analysis in confined, leaky confined, unconfined and fractured aquifers. Geological survey usgs to be used in the public interest and the advancement of science.
Suggested operating procedures for aquifer pumping tests it is intended for use by those professionals involved in characterizing sites which require corrective action as well as those which are proposed for ground water development, agricultural development, industrial development, or disposal activities. Osborne the regional superfund ground water forum is a group of groundwater scientists, representing epas regional superfund offices, organized. Geological survey usgs scientists have developed a new method for measuring the ability of an aquifer to store and transport water and contaminants without interrupting ongoing pumpandtreat remediation systems. Drawdown curves plotted on loglog diagram for three screens of hackett property. Aquifer is a leader in providing highquality assessment tools for health professions education that link directly to national curriculum standards. Mlu aquifer test analysis mlu pumping test analysis.
The ohio epa technical guidance manual for hydrogeologic investigations and ground water monitoring tgm was finalized in 1995. Hydrogeologist susquehanna river basin commission srbc. A hydrogeologist, hydrologist, or engineer familiar with aquifer testing procedures must supervise the aquifer test. What supporting information do i need for my application to. Information provided in this guidance replaces the corresponding procedures included in part ii of the public water supply manual pertaining to aquifer testing guidance. Reliable and easytouse tool set to analyze and report on aquifer properties using the major analysis techniques. This software and related material data and documentation are made available by the u. Guidance for technical assessment requirements in support of. This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to endusing worldclass field equipment and aquifer test analysis software. Susquehanna river basin commission listing of mapping applications for water quality, flooding, and water withdrawal activity for natural gas and other industries. Purpose of aquifer testing the key aim of a test is to determine whether there is sufficient groundwater available for the proposed use. Unconfined upper aquifers regularly fill and spill because they. The slug test information can be very useful in developing the aquifer test design see astm d18 regional ground water expert, u.
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