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Water Well Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide to Understanding Well Problems and Solutions (Sustainable Water Well)

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This book is essentially a transcript of a workshop. It discusses in general terms some interesting concepts and experiences regarding well maintenance and rehabilitation. It is lacking in real usable information. The author's strength is microbiology and some interesting general observations are presented. I returned the book (the first time I have returned a technical book). Good information on well rehabilitation is available in "Groundwater and Wells" by Driscoll and also in "Construction Dewatering" by Powers.

This is the text of a lecture, complete with illustrations of what are most likely the slides used for the lecture. The author is very outspoken. He contradicts many prevalent ideas in well restoration. However, he backs up his assertions with scientific studies, engineering principles, facts, practical experience on numerous wells, and statistics. I found his advice sensible and valuable. You may not agree with his conclusions, but I strongly suggest that you read this book before beginning a project that involves well development, maintenance or rehabilitation.

I think at a first glance this book is a little bit imposing, and it would seem that this is why it is met with apprehension. However, after reading it I realized that the radical concepts are what keep people liking the book. If you are willing to forget what you have been taught because it is wrong, and embrace the truth that this author has discovered through experience, then buy this book.