Title: Yields of bedrock wells in Massachusetts /
Authors: Hansen, Bruce P.; Simcox, Alison C.; Massachusetts.; Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ; For sale by the Earth Science Information Center, Open-File Reports Section,
Year: 1994
Subjects: Hydrogeology Massachusetts.; Wells Massachusetts.; Water-supply Massachusetts
Abstract: ...Identifies and discusses the major factors affecting well yields with tables of median yields; includes a description and evaluation of well-test methods that can be used to evaluate the yields of bedrock wells; the source and occurrence of water in bedrock and the principal methods of drilling and well construction in MA are also described; nearly 400,000 people in MA, or almost seven percent of the population, obtain drinking water from domestic wells; information in this report will be useful to health officials, homeowners, businesses and well drillers...