Science Inventory

HYDRAULICS OF WELLS

Citation:

Hantush*, M M. HYDRAULICS OF WELLS. Chapter W, B.A. Stewart, T. A. Howell (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Water Science. Taylor & Francis Group, London, Uk, ISBN0-8247-42419:1029-1033, (2003).

Impact/Purpose:

information

Description:

Water wells have been used and continue to be used as devices for extracting ground water from aquifers. The importance of wells is not limited to the development of groundwater resources. Wells are used for environmental purposes, among others, the removal of contaminants from ground water and controlling salt-water encroachment in coastal areas.

URLs/Downloads:

Encyclopedia of Water Science   Exit EPA's Web Site

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( BOOK CHAPTER)
Product Published Date:07/22/2003
Record Last Revised:12/01/2008
OMB Category:Other
Record ID: 100242