Practical Hydrogeology: Principles and Field Applications, Third Edition (Pb) - Softcover

Weight, Willis D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1264739702 ISBN 13: 9781264739707

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2025

Synopsis

Master the latest advances in hydrogeology using this fully updated resource

This thoroughly revised guide clearly explains cutting-edge hydrogeology techniques that can be applied in the field. Featuring contributions from leading experts, Practical Hydrogeology: Principles and Field Applications, Third Edition, shows how to plan and conduct site investigations, avoid pitfalls in the field, interpret a wide array of data types gathered, and prepare water-quality reports. You will get complete coverage of key procedures, including aquifer testing, groundwater sampling, water-quality assessment, aquifer characterization, and tracer tests. This third edition has been reorganized and expanded with up-to-date information, a new chapter, review questions, and real-world examples.

Coverage includes:
- Field hydrogeology
- The geology of hydrogeology
- Aquifer properties
- Groundwater flow
- Pumping tests
- Slug testing
- Aquifer hydraulics
- Water chemistry sampling
- Groundwater/surface-water interaction
- Vadose-zone analysis
- Karst hydrogeology and tracer tests
- Drilling and well completion

About this title

About the Author

Willis D. Weight is the head of the hydrogeology program at Montana Tech of the University of Montana at Butte. He has taught several professional development courses in hydrogeology, and has held several jobs as a field hydrogeologist and hydrogeology consultant since 1984.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1264739702
• ISBN 13: 9781264739707
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 800