Example Short Term Pumping Test Results

Pumping tests are conducted to determine the yield of a well and the hydraulic coefficients of the well / aquifer, such as transmissivity and storativity.  The coefficients can then be utilized to predict future performance of the well at different pumping rates.  Coefficients are also utilized to configure groundwater models.

Pumping Tests

Typical wellhead setup for pumping test.

Example of orifice weir to measure flow rates

To see an example dataset from an actual pumping test, click here

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