Critical aquifer recharge areas a critical aquifer. Listed below are the major changes from the 1995 version. Lower tuscan aq uifer inv\report deliverables\aquifer performance testing\final\final aquifer tests report. Microfem finiteelement program for multipleaquifer steadystate and transient groundwater flow modeling. Aquifer testing a critical assessment of environmental effects aee is required for every resource consent application 1, including those to take and use groundwater. Aquifer is a leader in providing highquality assessment tools for health professions education that link directly to national curriculum standards. Software aqtesolv is the most advanced software for pumping test pump test analysis in confined, leaky confined, unconfined and fractured aquifers.
Floridan aquifer system test well program city of south bay, florida technical publication ws2 john lukasiewicz, p. Aquifer testing for hydrogeologic characterization. The diameter must be large enough to accommodate a test pump and allow for water level measurements. Suggested operating procedures for aquifer pumping tests. These include estimates of aquifer thickness, aquifer yield, and susceptibility to surface contamination. Our website uses cookies to help us remember you and understand how you use our site. This software and related material data and documentation are made available by the u. Measuring aquifer properties at contaminated sites without. See the drbc and srbc websites via links in the right margin of this webpage. These trials are required to determine the impact of the abstraction on groundwater. Guidance for technical assessment requirements in support.
Osborne the regional superfund ground water forum is a group of groundwater scientists, representing epas regional superfund offices, organized. This guidance document establishes the guidelines for aquifer testing for new or expanded pwss. 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. 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. What supporting information do i need for my application to.
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. 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. Aquifertest is waterloo hydrogeologics robust and reliable software package for analyzing, interpreting and visualizing pumping and slug test data. Geological survey usgs to be used in the public interest and the advancement of science. Drawdown curves plotted on loglog diagram for three screens of hackett property.
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. This document is intended to provide guidance to resource consent applicants. Developing a technically sound aquifer test plan that meets. Such well testing, provides information on the yield, drawdown, and specific capacity of the wells. Aquifer testing course announcement 2017 midwest geo. The slug test information can be very useful in developing the aquifer test design see astm d18 regional ground water expert, u. In south africa, the main aim of pumping tests is to estimate what we call sustainable yield of a borehole. Guidance for technical assessment requirements in support of an application for groundwater use in british columbia jenn todd, p. This course will provide you with the knowledge to master aquifer testing from beginning to endusing worldclass field equipment and aquifer test analysis software. 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. 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.
This document provides information about what critical aquifer recharge areas are and how to protect them. Susquehanna river basin commission srbc aquifer testing guidance srbc 2007 texas. Hydrogeologist position susquehanna river basin commission. 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.
The ohio epa technical guidance manual for hydrogeologic investigations and ground water monitoring tgm was finalized in 1995. 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. Aqtesolv aquifer test solver is the worlds leading software for pumping tests, slug tests, constanthead tests, groundwater mounding and more. Abstract 19 ground water baseline testing for new oil and. Aquifer performance test report table of contents v p. The virtual hermit aquifer testing kit allows groundwater professionals to conduct stepdrawdown tests and constant pump rate tests across an entire well field. These areas are referred to as critical aquifer recharge areas. Aquifer testing guidance documents aquifer testing 101. Hydrogeologist susquehanna river basin commission srbc.
A practical, easytouse reference for the design and analysis of groundwater pumping and slug tests aquifer testing. The test design plan will also identify equipment and preparation required as well as possible eventualities. The sustainable yield is defined as the rate at which the. Also included as attributes are associated aquifer characteristics for each aquifer. The susquehanna river basin commission srbc, an interstate water. An aquifer test plan should be developed in accordance with the srbc aquifer testing guidance policy no. Srbc has recently updated the monitoring data website. Guidance for technical assessment requirements in support of. Hydrogeologic testing and reporting procedures in support of. 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. As a part of this update, all usernames and passwords have been consolidated into one. This presentation is intended to provide guidance on srbcs aquifer testing requirements. During the test both flow rates and water levels are monitored and recorded. Introduction to wetlands aquifer testing guidance for public water.
Unconfined upper aquifers regularly fill and spill because they. A checklist for an aquifer test design plan is included in appendix a. Aquifer testing is a common tool that hydrogeologists use to characterize a system of. It simplifies type curve matching with onscreen interactive techniques, and introduces a statistical semiautomatic protocol for calibrating aquifer test s.
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. 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. Ground water issue suggested operating procedures for aquifer. Aquifer exams validated summative assessment for health. Cdrom includes arcview aquifer systems maps for aquifers in the following watermanagement basins. We are dedicated to delivering meaningful feedback for. This guidance document represents an update to chapter 6 drilling and subsurface sampling. Public water supply assistance program workshop registration agenda. Easy to use windows interface with context sensitive online help. 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. Standalone hardkey uses a dongle a usb stick and allows you to install the software on multiple computers. This report presents clear guidance on njdeps required technical procedures for proposing and executing aquifer tests as well as preparing a hydrogeologic report. 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. Hydrogeologic testing and reporting procedures in support.
A hydrogeologist, hydrologist, or engineer familiar with aquifer testing procedures must supervise the aquifer test. These are commissioned by private concerns and supervised by consultants rather than regulators. Application forms and guidance are available online for public water supply. 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. Water resources and use for hydraulic fracturing in. These procedures allow applicants to more efficiently design and conduct aquifer tests that meet njdeps testing and reporting criteria. Under commission resolution 201506 administration authorizations the executive director of the commission has. 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. Aquifer testing is a common tool that hydrogeologists use to characterize a system of aquifers, aquitards and flow system boundaries. Ground water rule source assessment guidance manual. February 2001 south florida water management district 3301 gun club road west palm beach, fl 33306 561 6868800. Online applications are available for aquifer testing plans atp, atp waivers, withdrawals, consumptive. Purpose of aquifer testing the key aim of a test is to determine whether there is sufficient groundwater available for the proposed use.
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. An aquifers storage capacity depends on its pore space eg a sandy aquifer has more space than a fractured rock aquifer. This website is for use by project sponsors and consultants with whom an application has been shared. 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. The purpose of this book is to broaden and improve aquifer test analysis by generating type curves for complicated aquifer and well conditions. Aquifer test analysis with windowstm software crc press book.
Free pumping test programme university of the free state. Developing a technically sound aquifer test plan that. Information provided in this guidance replaces the corresponding procedures included in part ii of the public water supply manual pertaining to aquifer testing guidance. This guidance document does not define which unconfmed aquifers are shallow, may be at risk, and therefore are suited for assessment source water monitoring. It significantly reduces time spent in the field, allowing you to connect multiple wells and program all of your data loggers at once. Aquifer testing guidance for public water systems srbc. Aquifer depth is highly variable due to pumping, recharge, geologic structure, and climate, and no single definition applies nationwide. 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. Srbc workshops general news news municipal authorities. 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.
Waters database and reporting program, monitoring branch assessment and. Aquifer tests are traditionally used to measure subsurface rock properties that control the flow of groundwater and the. Aquifer testing guidance for public water systems effective date. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our cookies policy. Susquehanna river basin commission listing of mapping applications for water quality, flooding, and water withdrawal activity for natural gas and other industries. The 2008 susquehanna river basin water quality assessment report, publication no. 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. What supporting information do i need for my application to take groundwater. Mlu aquifer test analysis mlu pumping test analysis. Developing aquifer testing plans and groundwater withdrawal.
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