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Groundwater and Wells

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Originally published in 1966, this large book (almost 1100 pages) is a comprehensive reference for all aspects of the development of groundwater resources, with a particular strength in the subjects of water well design, construction, and testing. An essential reference, interesting reading, and the retail price is a bargain. The book is published by Johnson Filtration (now U.S. Filter / Vivende) and may have a bias toward the well screeen design originated by Johnson, but that does not detract from the value of the book.

The author does a great job discussing aquifer properties, the hydrologic cycle, movement of groundwater, exploration, well hydraulics etc.. The book presents information on transmissivity, well yield, storage, time-drawdown, and distance draw-down graphs for confined and unconfined conditions and how to use them. Also the sections on different drilling methods, well design and development I have found useful. Graphs, charts, and pictures are in color which is a nice change from black and white. I would recommend this book to any pofessional interested in groundwater exploration and movement.

Groundwater and Wells is a very well written, comprehensive reference book that should be on the desk of everyone who works in the groundwater field. The book is well illustrated and the Appendicies alone are well worth the price of the book!

The 2nd edition by Driscoll is a classic, well written text. However, if you are thinking about purchasing it you should be aware that there is a new version out. ISBN: 0978779304. Lead author is Robert J. Sterrett. I haven't read it yet but plan to order a copy soon.

I received this textbook really fast and in great condition. I give this seller an A+++ My husband has been copying pages from this book at the library and when he decided to put in two more water wells, this book had to be purchased. The seller was very clear on the "very good condition" of this textbook and upon receipt, it was just how the seller stated. It came in perfect condition!