Course Info: An Introduction to Groundwater Level Monitoring

An Introduction to Groundwater Level Monitoring

Course Description

This lesson provides practical reference guides (job aids) and practice in order to support staff involved in groundwater level monitoring. Topics covered include: a brief introduction to groundwater and aquifers, the groundwater monitoring process, preparation and packing for field work, datums and basics marks needed at a properly established well, instrumentation for collecting water levels, uncertainty when collecting water levels, and interpretation of groundwater data on hydrographs. This module is a compilation of resources and information.

Intended Audience

This lesson is aimed at the international hydrologic community, and particularly those working with groundwater in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. This lesson includes metric units and global examples. 

Publication Date

February 10, 2025

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