Principles of Hydrogeology

Discusses recent developments in hydrogeologyOffers a new section about the history of hydrogeologyIncorporates numerous real-world case studies, examples and illustrations to demonstrate key concepts effectivelyOffers 29 tables, 112 figures and photos, 45 worked examples, and 88 end-of-chapter problems with selected solutions Provides a glossary, an index, and 128 references for quick access to definitions and important principlesIncludes references to data sources, such as ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) standards and USGS (US Geological Survey) technique manuals Principles of Hydrogeology, Third Edition presents important concepts of groundwater hydrology with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and field applications of hydrogeology. With newly added and revised content, this volume maintains a broad and current scope of topics, from the history of hydrogeology to the latest trends in managing groundwater contamination, arranged in the most compact and easy-to-use format available. Topics of interest include the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle; the nature of water-bearing formations; drilling boreholes and constructing monitoring wells; aquifers, well hydraulics, and aquifer tests; groundwater chemistry and flow; groundwater pollution, contaminant transport, remediation, and management. The author also provides the most current sources of hydrogeologic information, including professional societies, groundwater organizations, government agencies, industry publications, and Internet sites that provide data, software, techniques, protocols, standards, and training opportunities. Concise and informative, environmental regulators as well as groundwater and hydrology professionals will find Principles of Hydrogeology, Third Edition a handy and irreplaceable source for looking up definitions, tools, and equations while working on groundwater problems.