Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology

by Willis D., Phd Weight, John L., Phd Sonderegger

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 Edition
ISBN: 0071477497

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Book Description

This edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual: Hydraulic Engineering provides the latest information on applied applications in groundwater sampling and water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, contamination issues, karst applications, and more. The book includes actual procedures, real-world decisions, and many examples and case studies to help you understand the occurrence and movement of groundwater in a variety of geologic settings.

Filled with tips, tricks-of-the-trade, and anecdotes from seasoned field hydrogeologists, the book explains how to gain instant expertise in most field methodologies and expand your abilities for data interpretation …and other essential skills. The Second Edition of Hydrogeology Field Manual features:

• Sage advice on how to collect hydrogeologic field data
• Guidance on drilling methods, safety, and work with drilling contractors
• A practical description of slug testing
• Effective site characterization methods
• Expert advice on monitoring-well design
• Over 250 skills-building illustrations and photos
• Two new chapters on karst hydrogeology, including characterization and performing dye tracer tests
• All chapters have new material, including more examples and worked problems

If you are still in college, a recent graduate, or a working professional needing a ready reference to assist you with field-related matters, this is your book. Experienced hydrogeologists and those in related fields will also welcome the practical time-saving and trouble-avoidance tips.

Stay leagues ahead with this hands-on guide to practicing field hydrogeology.

For actual procedures and real-world decisions not explained in textbooks, look to The Manual of Applied Field Hydrogeology. Expert authors Willis Weight and John Songeregger provide plenty of practical examples to help you:

• Stay on top of what can go wrong, and prevent mishaps, injuries, and disasters
• Investigate contamination at hazardous waste sites safely and accurately
• Provide prescriptions for site cleanup
• Assess the quality and the quantity of an aquifer
• Work with mining operations on both contamination prevention and new water sources
• Design a single-well pumping test that's as effective as multiple wells
• Locate sources of groundwater
• Take a groundwater sample
• Log a drill hole
• Install a monitoring well
• Analyze a slug test
• More!

Book Info

A reference for recent graduates and experienced hydrogeologists, offering hands-on answers to the some of the actual experiences and decisions of the job that are not explained in textbooks. Shows how to log a drill hole, monitor vadrose water, analyze a slug test, and other skills. DLC: Hydrogeology.

Customer Reviews

This book should be required reading by every professional entering the field of hydrogeology - especially those with limited experience in groundwater science. the authors present the material in an easy to read format as though they were mentoring entry level geologists. A job well done.

I've been working as a geologist for an environmental firm specializing in UST remediation for about six months. Having been working in a tangentally related field for six years, I needed a quick refresher. This book is providing that refresher - it will also prove an excellent reference for years to come. I found especially useful the portion on slug testing - my old college texts discuss slug testing but in a highly theoretical and impractical manner.