U.S. Geological Survey Combined Well-Bore Flow and Depth-Dependent Water Sampler

Fact Sheet 196-99
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Abstract

The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a combined well-bore flow and depth-dependent sample collection tool. It is suitable for use in existing production wells having limited access and clearances as small as 1 inch. The combination of well-bore flow and depth-dependent water-quality data is especially effective in assessing changes in aquifer properties and water quality with depth. These are direct measures of changes in well yield and ground-water quality with depth under actual operating conditions. Combinations of other geophysical tools capable of making these measurements, such as vertical-axis current meters used with wire-line samplers, are commercially available but these tools are large and can not easily enter existing production wells.

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Izbicki, J.A., Christensen, A.H., Hanson, R.T., Martin, Peter, Crawford, S.M., and Smith, G.A., 1999, U.S. Geological Survey combined well-bore flow and depth-dependent water sampler: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 196-99, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs19699

ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)

ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title U.S. Geological Survey combined well-bore flow and depth-dependent water sampler
Series title Fact Sheet
Series number 196-99
DOI 10.3133/fs19699
Year Published 1999
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description 2 p.
Online Only (Y/N) N
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