AWWA EDC51991

An objective of selecting radial collector wells as the method of extractinggroundwater from aquifers is to obtain the greatest yield possible from theaquifer, while utilizing the least available acreage on the surface. That objectiveseems to fit the needs of nearly all users of radial collector wells, yetmultiple objectives are expressed by a host of water utilities who have electedto install them. Urban planners worldwide can take advantage of releasingexpansive acreage dedicated to conventional well fields, to greater urban use byconstructing singular radial collectors. This paper presents a brief history ofradial collector wells and discusses their current use and recent engineeringadvancements that make them attractive, especially for industrial use. Includes 2 references.

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Vol. - No.

Published:

01/01/1999

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3

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1 file , 54 KB