Publisher's Synopsis
The emphasis of this project was the renovation of wells with regard to water yield. Techniques that were potentially suitable for renovation of wells with respect to contamination and clogging of the well screens were also to be identified and addressed. Similarly, well-maintenance procedures to prevent reduced water yield or decreased water quality were to be investigated. The decline in production efficiency of water-supply wells has been a long-term concern of water utilities. Typical responses to this problem include redevelopment of wells, aquifer fracturing, drilling of new wells, or employing various rehabilitation techniques. Unfortunately, redevelopment of wells is often a temporary remedy because aquifer fracturing can destroy the well installation, installation of new wells is expensive, and rehabilitation techniques are not always successful in restoring wells to their former yields.
