Handbook of Ground Water Development
Edited by Roscoe Moss Company

Here is the first, fully integrated, multidisciplinary guide to current theories and techniques for the exploration, extraction, use, and management of ground water. Previously, the knowledge and expertise contained in this book could be obtained only from technical advisors, or by hours of painstaking research in scores of articles treating only specialized, or regional aspects of the field. And while there has long been a demand for such a book, due to the difficulty and expense involved, there are no other publications offering such exhaustive coverage.

Designed for practicing engineers, hydrogeologists, hydrologists, drilling contractors, and anyone involved in the development of ground water, the Handbook of Ground Water Development was written by the staff and consulting specialists of Roscoe Moss Company. As a consequence, readers have the unique advantages afforded by a reference that combines over 80 years of practical experience with technical input of a number of distinguished contributors.

The Handbook of Ground Water Development is divided into three comprehensive sections covering the physical geology and hydrodynamics of water in the ground, the exploration of ground water and well design and construction, and the management of wells, well field operations. Also included are a number of appendices covering physical properties of well casings, mathematical analysis of preliminary development methods for gravel envelope wells, and other material not available elsewhere. The text of the book is complemented with detailed figures and tables. A more in-depth view of the Table of Contents is available with the online documents found in the above menu.

Table of contents

Part I: Water in the Ground

• Geological Formations as Aquifers
• Movement of Ground Water
• Exploration for Ground Water
• Geophysical Borehole Logging
• Hydraulics of Wells

Part II: Exploitation

• Well Design - General Considerations
• Drilling Systems
• Drilling Fluid
• Stresses on Well Casing and Screen
• Corrosion and Incrustation
• Selection of Casing and Screen
• Water Well Cementing
• Formation Stabilizer and Filter Pack
• Well Development
• Well and Aquifer Evaluation from Pumping Tests

Part III: Management and Use

• Vertical Turbine Pumps
• Well and Pump Operations and Maintenance
• Ground Water Quality and Contamination
• Artificial Recharge
• Ground Water Management
• Appendices
• Index

If you would like a copy of the complete Handbook, you may use the order form that is included in the online documents available from the menu above, or please contact us at info@roscoemoss.com. The price of the complete Handbook is $225.