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This document describes a method for using low-flow groundwater sampling data to determine hydraulic conductivity without conducting slug tests in each monitoring well. By applying theoretical models to the steady-state pumping rate and drawdown observed during low-flow sampling, the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer can be derived. An Excel spreadsheet tool is available to perform these calculations based on the well geometry and flow model.

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Excel Spreadsheet LFS To Determine K

This document describes a method for using low-flow groundwater sampling data to determine hydraulic conductivity without conducting slug tests in each monitoring well. By applying theoretical models to the steady-state pumping rate and drawdown observed during low-flow sampling, the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer can be derived. An Excel spreadsheet tool is available to perform these calculations based on the well geometry and flow model.

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Excel Spreadsheet to Determine 
Hydraulic Conductivity from Low Flow
Sampling Field Data 
Paulo Negrão, Ph.D.
Paulo Negrão, Ph.D.
[email protected]
Clean EnvironmentBrasil
Clean Environment Brasil

“Classical” Field Methods to Determine Hydraulic Conductivity in 


Monitoring Wells 
Hydraulic Conductivity is typically
determined by the application of
the Slug/Bail Test methods in 
groundwater monitoring wells.

In this method, the recovery of the


head in the well is measured after
a near‐instantaneous change in
Waterloo Hydrogeologic the water level, which is caused by
the insertion (slug) and removal
(bail) of a cylinder in the well. Photo: Dr. Claudia Vernier

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“Classical” Field Methods to Determine Hydraulic Conductivity in 


Monitoring Wells 
Several solutions based on well and aquifer geometry are available to
derive hydraulic conductivity, such as:

• Hvorslev (1951)

• Bouwer & Rice (1976)

• Cooper‐Bredehoeft‐Papadopoulos (1967)

• Nguyen & Pinder (1984)
Dr. Claudia Vernier

What if my site has dozens of monitoring wells?  


Should I do a Slug/Bail Test in each well?

Slug/Bail Tests are time consuming


and require an experienced
professional in the field.

The state of practive is to do a 


slug/bail test only in a few wells
(ie. 10%) of a large monitoring
well network.

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But why do we install monitoring wells?

To collect groundwater
samples!!!

Low‐Flow Groundwater Sampling Method

Low Flow Sampling has become the standard method of


collecting groundwater samples for environmental
assessments in many countries around the world.

During Low‐Flow Sampling, groundwater is pumped at


steady‐state, in low flow rates, until the pumping rate
matches the yeld of the well.  This causes the drawdown of
the water level in the well to become stable.

At this point, there is a steady‐state equilibrium of the


pumping rate (Q) and the drawdown (s).

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Paper of 2008 by Dr. Gary Robbins et. Al of University of Connecticut

Following previous studies (Henerbry


and Robins, 2000; Barltlett et al. 2004) 
Dr. Robbins and his group applied a 
single pair of steady‐state drawdown
and discharge data to derive Hydraulic
Conductivity in three different aquifers
and wells geometries.

This allows groundwater practioneers to


determine K using pumping rate and
drawdown data gathered during Low
Flow Sampling groundwater monitoring
events.

Constant Flow Rate Models

These equations are 


applicable at conductivities
from 10‐2 to 10‐6 cm/s when
using Low Flow Sampling
data

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Ready to Use Excel Spreadsheet

Data required:
• Well Geometry: well diameter and screen length
• Well Flow Model: 
a) Partially submerged and partially penetrating screen
b) Fully submerged and partially penetrating screen
c) Fully submerged and fully penetrating screen
• Steady‐State flow during Low Flow Sampling
• Steady‐State drawdown

How to get the Excel Spreadsheet

Just send me an email!


[email protected]

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References

Robbins, G., Alejandra T. Aragon‐Jose (2011) Low‐Flow Hydraulic Conductivity Tests at 
Wells that Cross the Water Table, Groundwater, Vol. 49 pp. 426 – 413

Robbins, G., Alejandra T. Aragon‐Jose, Andres Romero (2009) Determining Hydraulic 
Conductivity Using Pumping Data from Low‐Flow Sampling, Groundwater, Vol. 47 pp. 
271 – 276

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Thank You!

Paulo Negrão, Ph.D.
[email protected]
+55 19 98944‐2626

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