Pumping tests are one of the most effective tools for evaluating ground water resources, aquifer characteristics and the performance of production and recovery wells. Alpha Geoscience personnel routinely conduct constant rate and step rate pumping tests to:

Evaluate well yield, water quality and the aquifer response to ground water withdrawal. Predict long term yield potential of wells and aquifer systems. Assess the interference effects from simultaneous pumping at multiple wells. Evaluate hydraulic characteristics of geologic formations. Calculate the hydraulic parameters required for ground water modeling. Evaluate the interaction between ground water and surface water systems. Provide a benchmark for well performance and evaluating apparent losses in well yield. Delineate source water areas and defining well head protection zones.

Alpha Geoscience personnel have developed highly technical analytical skills and use computer software to determine aquifer properties from pumping test data. The tasks performed by Alpha for pumping tests and aquifer studies include:

Develop testing requirements commensurate with project objectives. Identify, obtain bids, and contract qualified well drilling/testing contractors. Identify regulatory requirements for well permitting. Collect pumping test data using programmable recording equipment. Collect samples for field and laboratory water quality analysis. Graphical and computer analysis of pumping test data.