Water Wells and Boreholes provides the necessary scientific background together with practical advice using global case studies, in an accessible easy to use style suitable for both postgraduates/researchers and practitioners. The book begins with an introduction to the type and uses of water wells from water supply and irrigation through to groundwater remediation. It then covers well siting detailing how to source data from geophysical surveys, remote sensing etc. Well design is then summarised to ensure the well is stable and cost-effective. The book ends with three chapters covering well construction, well testing and well performance, maintenance and rehabilitation.
- ISBN13 9780470339275
- Publish Date 10 December 2007 (first published 13 October 2006)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 3 September 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format eBook
- Pages 514
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com