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Hydrogeology in Practice: A Guide to Characterizing Ground-Water Systems
William J. Stone, Los Alamos National Laboratory

ISBN-10: 0138991545
ISBN-13: 9780138991548

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1999
Format: Paper; 248 pp
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A core text or supplement for Applied Hydrology courses. Paperback format makes it also suitable as a quick reference for professionals. Designed to fill the gap between the theoretical world of traditional college courses and the applied world of real-life water studies, this text explains how to conduct sound hydrogeologic studies and prepare solid hydrogeologic reports. Although emphasis is on ground water, pertinent surface-water and soil-water topics are covered briefly for completeness.

  • Assumes previous exposure to geology and hydrology, but reviews basic principles and references. Pg.___
  • Uses figures, tables and case-histories illustrate and summarize main points and to relate them to actual problems. Pg.___
  • Outlines the geologic setting within which the hydrologic system operates:

    • Discusses what geologic data are needed, where to get them and how to compile/present them.

    • Tells what to do with geologic information once it is compiled, focusing on three major categories -- stratigraphy, structure and geomorphology.

    • Explains what "aquifer" really means, the use of hydrostratigraphic units and nature of common aquifer materials. Pg.___

  • Considers the water portion of hydrogeologic systems:

    • Tells what hydrologic data are needed, where to get them and how to compile/present them. Pg.___

    • Addresses what do with hydrologic information once it is compiled -- focusing on surface, soil and ground water. Pg.___

    • Explains how the geologic setting can control hydrologic phenomena. Pg.___

  • Addresses the culmination of hydrogeologic studies -- the formulation of a conceptual model of the system and presenting results in a professional report. Pg.___

    • Discusses the need for, and make-up of, a sound working model of the hydrogeology of a study area. Pg.___

    • Considers why writing is difficult, reviews the basic components of a hydrogeologic report, outlines a proven approach to any writing task, and provides tips on avoiding common mistakes. Pg.___

  • Shows how the data gathering, analysis, and report writing apply to specific types of hydrogeologic studies, including case histories, e.g.:

    • Water supply. Pg.___

    • Ground-water contamination. Pg.___

    • Hydrologic monitoring. Pg.___

    • Mining. Pg.___

    • Ground-water modeling. Pg.___

  • Provides a glossary.



 1. Introduction.

I. THE GEOLOGIC SETTING.

 2. Compiling Geologic Information.

 3. Characterizing the Geologic Setting.

 4. Geologic Materials as Aquifers.

II. THE HYDROLOGIC SYSTEM.

 5. Compiling Hydrologic Information.

 6. Characterizing Hydrologic Conditions.

 7. Hydrologic Impact of the Geologic Setting.

III. SYNTHESIS.

 8. Conceptual Hydrogeologic Models.

 9. Writing Hydrogeologic Reports.

IV. APPLICATIONS.

10. Water Supply.

11. Ground-Water Contamination.

12. Hydrologic Monitoring.

13. Water Problems in Mining.

14. Ground-Water Modeling.

15. Final Suggestions.

Glossary.

Appendix A: Guide to Logging Cuttings/Core.

Appendix B: Well-Inventory Data Sheet.

Appendix C: Elements of an Ideal Conceptual Hydrogeologic Model.

Appendix D: Well-Construction Data Sheet.

Appendix E: Miscellaneous Conversions, Equivalents, and Formulas.

Index.

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