Aquifer
testing is a critical part of all groundwater development
projects. Properly planned, implemented and analyzed, aquifer
tests provide a wealth of information which can be used to efficiently
develop and maximize your groundwater resource. OAI has planned,
implemented and analyzed data for scores of aquifer tests.
Whether the tests are step-rate or constant rate using one or several
observation wells, we apply our training to accurately extract the
hydraulic data from the test for your benefit.
OAI has experience with aquifer testing associated with:
- permitting public water supply wells
- litigation issues
- wellfield feasibility studies
- wellfield design
- capture zone analysis
- wellhead protection
- contaminant transport/migration modeling studies
- increased production
- technical review of existing aquifer test data
One
of the highlights of aquifer testing occurs about six hours into the
test. Measurements are taken at hourly intervals and time allows
for some serious cooking, grilling out if you will. On one recent
"619 gpm" test, some OAI chicken and Conecuh
sausage K-bobs grill slowly as a new public supply well is tested at
the rate of 619 gpm, see below. Attention to detail is critical
to
aquifer testing and to grilling.
"Putting geology to work for you"
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