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A comprehensive presentation of groundwater hydrology that integrates chemistry, physics, geology, and calculus while applying theory to real-world geology.Provides quantitative methods of calculation in groundwater hydrology. Contains sections on transport processes, ground water contamination, well hydraulics, and aquifer yield — including analog and numerical modeling. Covers mathematical derivations in appendices. ... Read more

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As Good as Others
This book is a one for all kind of book, which is a good thing to have as a reference. The authors are mainly researchers, thus more theories than practical side explained. So, as a hydrogeologist , I also use other books by Todd, Bouwer, and Fetter at works.

I don't know why Dr. John A. Cherry does not include more on the groundwater contamination, as he is one of the "stars" on that field.

classic groundwater textbook
I lost my original copy of this book about 10 years ago and decided that I could no longer function without it!It is probably the best written textbook that I have ever owned.Complex groundwater topics are described in a manner that can be easily understood.

Groundwater
Overall a very good book. This is the text our Hydrogeology professor, Dr.J.Toth used in the 80's. It covers a great deal of information on facies,flow nets, hydrologic cycle, chemical evolution, groundwater resource evaluation, contamination, groundwater processes and a really good section on chemical principles and mass action. This is not a quantitative text, the discussions on finite difference and finite element methods include very little math. I would have also liked to have seen a better discussion of well hydraulics. I still turn to it for a reference as it is a very useful book.

A rigorous and quantitative basic reference
This is a good complement to "Groundwater Hydrology" by Todd. Freeze and Cherry is more detailed, rigorous, and quantitative than Todd,but it doesn't communicate the big picture quite as well. As well as anundergraduate textbook, this book is an essential resource for anyoneworking in the field.

The "bible" of groundwater
Despite the fact that this book was written almost twenty years ago, it is still considered the definitive work on groundwater geology. A must-have for hydrogeologists and groundwater engineers. ... Read more

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Building on the success of its 1993 predecessor, this second edition of Geochemistry, Groundwater and Pollution has been thoroughly re-written, updated and extended to provide a complete and authoritative account of modern hydrogeochemistry.

Offering a quantitative approach to the study of groundwater quality and the interaction of water, minerals, gases, pollutants and microbes, this book shows how physical and chemical theory can be applied to explain observed water qualities and variations over space and time. Integral to the presentation, geochemical modelling using PHREEQC code is demonstrated, with step-by-step instructions for calculating and simulating field and laboratory data. Numerous figures and tables illustrate the theory, while worked examples including calculations and theoretical explanations assist the reader in gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts involved.

A crucial read for students of hydrogeology, geochemistry and civil engineering, professionals in the water sciences will also find inspiration in the practical examples and modeling templates.

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real not so good
it takes acceptable long time. and acceptable dirty. and acceptable wrinkled paper cover. so. i give an acceptable star rank.

A must have for hydrogeologists!
This is a great book for students and professionals alike.Starts with the very basics of water chemistry and covers almost everything that one could think of.What sets this book apart from other chemical hydrogeology books is the extensive integration of PHREQC and the many links to free useful applications and graphing tools.I highly recommend this book.

Important Reference, and a Good Read
The second edition of Appelo's textbook / reference volume is among the best written and enjoyable books available on groundwater.The figures are original, clear, and appropriate, and the text follows an intellectually solid, but very readable format.Definitely a requisite book for the student and professional. ... Read more

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A new edition of the most comprehensive overview of statistical methods for environmental monitoring applications

Thoroughly updated to provide current research findings, Statistical Methods for Groundwater Monitoring, Second Edition continues to provide a comprehensive overview and accessible treatment of the statistical methods that are useful in the analysis of environmental data. This new edition expands focus on statistical comparison to regulatory standards that are a vital part of assessment, compliance, and corrective action monitoring in the environmental sciences.

The book explores quantitative concepts useful for surface water monitoring as well as soil and air monitoring applications while also maintaining a focus on the analysis of groundwater monitoring data in order to detect environmental impacts from a variety of sources, such as industrial activity and waste disposal. The authors introduce the statistical properties of alternative approaches, such as false positive and false negative rates, that are associated with each test and the factors related to these error rates. The Second Edition also features:

• An introduction to Intra-laboratory Calibration Curves and random-effects regression models for non-constant measurement variability

• Coverage of statistical prediction limits for a gamma-distributed random variable, with a focus on estimation and testing of parameters in environmental monitoring applications

• A unified treatment of censored data with the computation of statistical prediction, tolerance, and control limits

• Expanded coverage of statistical issues related to laboratory practice, such as detection and quantitation limits

• An updated chapter on regulatory issues that outlines common mistakes to avoid in groundwater monitoring applications as well as an introduction to the newest regulations for both hazardous and municipal solid waste facilities

Each chapter provides a general overview of a problem, followed by statistical derivation of the solution and a relevant example complete with computational details that allow readers to perform routine application of the statistical results. Relevant issues are highlighted throughout, and recommendations are also provided for specific problems based on characteristics such as number of monitoring wells, number of constituents, distributional form of measurements, and detection frequency.

Statistical Methods for Groundwater Monitoring, Second Edition is an excellent supplement to courses on environmental statistics at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in the fields of biostatistics, engineering, and the environmental sciences who work with statistical methods in their everyday work. ... Read more

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A good effort but needs help.
If you're looking for a helpful perspective on statistical methodologies related to "groundwater detection monitoring," this book is a good place to start.

The book contains much valuable information for properly implementing detection monitoring plans.However, extracting this information requires much effort.The book appears to be multiple publications cobbled together.Thus, consistency between each chapter/section is poor.This, plus some misprints, made the understanding of the subjects presented more time consuming than should have been necessary.

I little editing and this material would be of great value to environmental professionals involved with this complex topic. ... Read more

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The most up-to-date guide to construction dewatering and groundwater control

In the past dozen years, the methods of analyzing and treating groundwater conditions have vastly improved. The Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control, reflecting the most current technology and practices, is a timely and much-needed overview of this rapidly changing field.

Illustrated with hundreds of new figures and photographs and including numerous detailed case histories, the Third Edition of Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is a comprehensive and valuable reference for both students and practicing engineers alike.

Drawing on real-world experience, the authors lead the reader through all facets of the theory and practice of this fascinating and often complex engineering discipline. Discussion includes:

• Dozens of case histories demonstrating various groundwater control practices and lessons learned in groundwater control and work performed
• Detailed methods of controlling groundwater by use of conventional dewatering methods as well as vertical barrier, grouted cutoff, and frozen ground techniques
• Contracting practices and conflict resolution methods that will help minimize disputes
• Alternatives and effective practices for handling and treating contaminated groundwater
• Innovations in equipment and materials that improve the performance and efficiency of groundwater control systems
• Practices and procedures for success in artificial recharge
• Groundwater modeling to simulate and plan dewatering projects
• Inclusion of dual U.S. customary and metric units throughout

Construction Dewatering and Groundwater Control is an indispensable tool for all engineering and construction professionals searching for the most up-to-date coverage of groundwater control for various purposes, the modern ways to identify and analyze site-specific situations, and the modern tools available to control them. ... Read more

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Dewatering Bible
This is by far the best and most comprehensive book on construction dewatering that I have ever read. If you have the need, or curiosity to learn dewatering theory & application, this book will give you all the information you need. ... Read more

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New edition is now available! 3rd edition (2008)
The 2nd edition by Driscoll is a classic, well written text. However, if you are thinking about purchasing it you should be aware that there is a new version out. ISBN: 0978779304. Lead author is Robert J. Sterrett. I haven't read it yet but plan to order a copy soon.

A Compendious Discussion of Groundwater Development
The author does a great job discussing aquifer properties, the hydrologic cycle, movement of groundwater, exploration, well hydraulics etc..The book presents information on transmissivity, well yield, storage, time-drawdown, and distance draw-down graphs for confined and unconfined conditions and how to use them.Also the sections on different drilling methods, well design and development I have found useful.Graphs, charts, and pictures are in color which is a nice change from black and white.I would recommend this book to any pofessional interested in groundwater exploration and movement.

A fundamental reference for groundwater development
Originally published in 1966, this large book (almost 1100 pages) is acomprehensive reference for all aspects of the development of groundwaterresources, with a particular strength in the subjects of water well design,construction, and testing.An essential reference, interesting reading,and the retail price is a bargain.The book is published by JohnsonFiltration (now U.S. Filter / Vivende) and may have a bias toward the wellscreeen design originated by Johnson, but that does not detract from thevalue of the book.

Groundwater and Wells
Groundwater and Wells is a very well written, comprehensive reference book that should be on the desk of everyone who works in the groundwater field. The book is well illustrated and the Appendicies alone are well worth theprice of the book! ... Read more

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Continuing in its forty-year history of providing students and professionals with a thorough grounding in the science and technology of groundwater hydrology, this third edition has been completely updated to reflect the tremendous changes in the field.  A true essential reference, this book provides a unified presentation of the subject, treating fundamental principles, methods and problems encountered in the field as a whole.  ... Read more

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3rd edition is up-to-date
The reviews written in 2000 and 2001 referred to the 2nd edition. The 3rd edition, published in 2004, is now up-to-date.
The 3rd edition includes information on modern groundwater modeling methods (including the Modflow model), more coverage of chemical contamination in groundwater, and includes both U.S. and SI units in the examples.

Groundwater Hydrology
This is a really good book covering a lot of the basics of groundwater hydrology.It covers occurrence, movement, well hydraulics, water wells, environmental influences, quality, and pollution, modeling subsurface investigations.A little outdated but can be used as a great complement to other more recent publications.

Essential Basic Reference
In spite of its age, this book continues to be an essential basicreference on the subject.Well organized and clearly written, the authorsstated goal was "to present the fundamentals of groundwater hydrologyin a manner understandable to [a wide variety of students andprofessionals]."If I were suddenly called to work in a foreigncountry and could only take one book, this would be the one.A slightdrawback is the use of metric units throughout, perhaps because the bookwas expected to be translated into a number of foreign languages. This isthe completely rewritten second edition of the original edition publishedin 1959.The first edition of this book was probably the first fundamentaltextbook on the subject.Basic information or equations that are not inTodd, usually can be found in "Groundwater" by Freeze and Cherry(John Cherry was a student of Todd's). ... Read more

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This is the first groundwater hydrology book composed entirely of genuine, applied problems covering a range of groundwater hydrology topics.Includes 21 exercises that help sharpen quantitative skills, require data analysis and concept exploration, and incorporate current image and graphic technologies. Uses a unique case-study approach to common groundwater problems and current situations; applies exercises to well-documented case studies that use intriguing story lines to provide a central issue for each exercise. Features EXCEL based problems, encouraging readers to apply concepts to complete the exercises with immediate graphical and quantitative feedback.A useful reference for groundwater engineers.

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For advance hydrogeologist
This book is overwhelming with equations.It is not really difficult to follow if you have some basic math and understand groundwater. If you want to know where one equation that you use comes from, get this book.I use this book as one of my self study book about hydraulics. I am on halfway through and I find this fascinating.

Considering the content, every advance hydrogeologist should get one. The book's price is also encouraging.

Groundwater Hydraulics
It was on time and in new condition.Exactly what I asked for. ... Read more

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This rigorous and comprehensive text provides fundamental information geared to students in either engineering or natural sciences courses dealing with groundwater, including subsurface fluid flow, subsurface contamination, and pollutant transport. Charbeneau views the application of groundwater hydraulics and pollutant transport as a quantitative field. Although quantitative methods are exact, the fields of study are usually homogeneous; laboratory and field methods provide estimates for ideal (not real) fields. What impact does the use of ideal fields have on model predictions? The unknown answer places the study of subsurface flow of water and chemical mass transport in a prime position for continued research—and this readily accessible text opens the door to that research. Outstanding features include: 1) comprehensive, rigorous, and highly accessible coverage that includes information on groundwater flow, well hydraulics, field methods for parameter estimation, hydrologic relationships between surface water and groundwater hydrology, mass transport of contaminants by advection, diffusion and dispersion, and special problems posed by nonaqueous phase liquids (oils); 2) strong focus on applications that empowers readers with knowledge and methodologies that they can use in real, day-to-day practices; 3) integrates 66 worked examples and 178 problems; 4) examines standard software being used in the industry today to expose the reader to the USGS MODFLOW model (the most widely used numerical simulation model for groundwater flow) and the USGS MOC3D. ... Read more

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This book provides an introduction to the scientific fundamentals of groundwater and geothermal systems. In a simple and didactic manner the different water and energy problems existing in deformable porous rocks are explained as well as the corresponding theories and the mathematical and numerical tools that lead to modeling and solving them. This approach provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the basic physical laws of thermoporoelastic rocks, the partial differential equations representing these laws and the principal numerical methods, which allow finding approximate solutions of the corresponding mathematical models. The book also presents the form in which specific useful models can be generated and solved. The text is introductory in the sense that it explains basic themes of the systems mentioned in three areas: engineering, physics and mathematics. All the laws and equations introduced in this book are formulated carefully based on fundamental physical principles. This way, the reader will understand the key importance of mathematics applied to all the subjects. Simple models are emphasized and solved with numerous examples. For more sophisticated and advanced models the numerical techniques are described and developed carefully.
This book will serve as a synoptic compendium of the fundamentals of fluid, solute and heat transport, applicable to all types of subsurface systems, ranging from shallow aquifers down to deep geothermal reservoirs.
The book will prove to be a useful textbook to senior undergraduate and graduate students, postgraduates, professional geologists and geophysicists, engineers, mathematicians and others working in the vital areas of groundwater and geothermal resources.

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The second edition of this well received and widely adopted textbook has been extensively revised to provide a more comprehensive treatment of hydromechanics (the coupling of groundwater flow and deformation), to incorporate findings from the substantial body of research published since the first edition, and to include three new chapters on compaction and diagenesis, metamorphism, and subsea hydrogeology. The opening section develops basic theory of groundwater motion, fluid-solid mechanical interaction, solute transport, and heat transport. The second section applies flow, hydromechanics, and transport theory in a generalized geologic context, and focuses on particular geologic processes and environments. A systematic presentation of theory and application coupled with problem sets to conclude each chapter make this text ideal for use by advanced undergraduate and graduate-level hydrogeologists and geologists. It also serves as an invaluable reference for professionals in the field. ... Read more

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In many parts of the world, groundwater resources are under increasing threat from growing demands, wasteful use, and contamination. To face the challenge, good planning and management practices are needed. A key to the management of groundwater is the ability to model the movement of fluids and contaminants in the subsurface. The purpose of this book is to construct conceptual and mathematical models that can provide the information required for making decisions associated with the management of groundwater resources, and the remediation of contaminated aquifers.

The basic approach of this book is to accurately describe the underlying physics of groundwater flow and solute transport in heterogeneous porous media, starting at the microscopic level, and to rigorously derive their mathematical representation at the macroscopic levels. The well-posed, macroscopic mathematical models are formulated for saturated, single phase flow, as well as for unsaturated and multiphase flow, and for the transport of single and multiple chemical species. Numerical models are presented and computer codes are reviewed, as tools for solving the models. The problem of seawater intrusion into coastal aquifers is examined and modeled. The issues of uncertainty in model input data and output are addressed. The book concludes with a chapter on the management of groundwater resources. Although one of the main objectives of this book is to construct mathematical models, the amount of mathematics required is kept minimal.

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Great book, great service.
The book is one of the best in the subject, Jacob Bear uses a beautiful matematical language, and it is self-contained. I bought this book from Peru and it arrived in just 10 days. Thanks. ... Read more

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excellent book on analytic methods in groundwater
This book is probably one of the best and most thorough books on analytic methods in groundwater (as opposed to finite-element and -difference methods).It is probably the most recent too, since most books on this subject date from the 60's or 70's.

It is the authoritative source on the Analytic Element Method (AEM), which is the basis of the EPA wellhead protection model, among other things.

This book covers the most basic concepts in groundwater through the use of conformal mapping and AEM, it is pretty comprehensive. Analytic solutions for the basics steady-state problems in 2D (wells, uniform flow, etc.), and also more complex topics, like inhomogenieties in permeability (clay lenses) and interface (seawater intrusion) problems.This book is required reading if you want to understand the AEM method, or analytic methods in groundwater in general.

The book is out of print; you can buy a self-published $35 paperback copy of it on the author's website. ... Read more

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This volume presents the contemporary issues surrounding groundwater pollution risk assessment and the application of vulnerability and risk assessment maps for the effective protection and management of aquifers. Numerous new and improved approaches to intrinsic and specific vulnerability assessment (modified DRASTIC, GOD, VULK, VURAAS) are described, some coupled with geophysical and hydrological surveys and hydrodynamic and transport modelling. Widespread use is made of GIS format.

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During the past three decades, urban groundwater has emerged as one of the world’s most pressing issues. Explosive population growth, most prevalent in cities, has placed an inordinate demand on groundwater supply, prompting concerns for its long-term sustainability at a time when the quality of available groundwater resources is being increasingly degraded by anthropogenic activity. Cities less reliant on groundwater for potable supply are equally obliged to manage subsurface water with cautious respect since rising groundwater levels can generate a myriad of problems such as unstable land slopes, flooded basements, tunnels and electrical utilities, and the release of polluted water to urban wetlands, springs and streams.

Challenges in Urban Groundwater is premised on a growing recognition that most urban groundwater problems are not uniquely associated with any particular region or hydrogeological environment, and much can be learned by understanding the successes and failures of others. It showcases the best urban groundwater papers presented at the International Geological Congress held in Florence, Italy in 2004, and is supplemented by contributions solicited from other world experts active in urban groundwater research. Topics covered range from the urban water balance and rising groundwater levels to groundwater contamination and the role of aquifer modelling.

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Groundwater Science is a timely, current, and comprehensive presentation of groundwater hydrology that integrates chemistry, physics, geology and calculus. With the input of students and other hydrology instructors, the author has developed a text reference that will be appreciated by students and professors alike.

* Provides an accompanying Web site (http://www.academicpress.com/groundwater) with sample data sets for problems, and links to groundwater sites and public domain software
* Integrates up-to-date material on field methods and flow modeling methods
* Covers recent contamination topics including non-aqueous-phase liquids (NAPLs), complex solute transport processes, and remediation
* Presents clear explanations, two-color figures, case studies, and worked examples throughout
* Solutions manual for all end-of-chapter problems is available to faculty who adopt the text ... Read more

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Not Freeze and Cherry but still a good intro text.
This is a good intro text to groundwater science or hydrogeology for upper level undergrads or entry level grad students.It will also serve as a great companion text to Freeze and Cherry's classic text.I actually like this text better than the Schwartz and Zhang text which is becoming THE text for intro hydrogeology courses across America.That in itself says alot.I think this text would benefit greatly with a second edition in which the author "fleshes out" some of the concepts.He should also include more derivations from the fluid dynamics perspective.I think this will benefit students who are advancing beyond this course into fluvial hydrology, surface hydrology, or contaminant transport.From what I've been told the author has been very open to suggestions by other professors.I can't verify this however.All in all this is a really good, readable, clear, concise text for students.

Better than Freeze n' Cherry
I and many others have been falsely pertuating the myth that Freeze and Cherry is THE coursebook for serious hydrogeologists. Well, the time has come to debunk that myth. After you pick up a copy of Charlie Fitts text, Groundwater Science, "mirror, mirror on the wall will reveal who has the best groundwater science text of all, and it ain't FnC."

For those non-risk takers out there, just browse on over to the publisher's companion website and read the first chapter and the first couple of pages of all the book for yourself. While you are there you see published reviews of this book and a whole lot of stuff to make instructors happy, like 100 book illustrations on powerpoint and the complete solutions manual. Of course, these are ONLY for instructors and students aren't savvy enuf to find them by themselves. If you don't think this is THE Best textbook on GW Science, go ahead and do your own review. And by the way, it is a lot cheaper than anything else out there, so you can feel good about keeping some $ in your students' pockets. ... Read more

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Sustainable management of water resources is quickly increasing in importance on a global scale. An important piece of the puzzle is the characterization of marine water and determining its importance to geochemical budgets. To do this, submarine groundwater discharges must be carefully studied. Comprehensively exploring the subject, Submarine Groundwater presents quantitative data relating groundwater contribution to the water/salt balance of regional and global bodies of water.

The authors examine different data-supported methods for studying submarine groundwater flow and discharge through case studies contributed by leading international scientists. They discuss the maintenance of optimal water, salt, temperature and hydrobiological regimes of inland seas and large lakes. The book covers subsurface water exchange between the land and sea as well as groundwater discharge to the seas. It also provides a review of experimental methods and numerical modeling that can be used for the evaluation of specific discharge data and the effect of groundwater on the salt balance of seas and oceans.

Defining the field of marine hydrogeology as a science that studies submarine groundwater, its properties, circulation, and distribution, Submarine Groundwater delineates the role of quantitative assessment of subsurface water exchange between land and sea in predicting its changes under the influence of natural factors and human activity. It provides a framework for assessing different methods and making the best choice for various situations. ... Read more