Depression Head in Constant Level Pumping Test Formulas

Depression Head is the difference of level of waters table and the water level in the well when pumping stopped. And is denoted by h_d. Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depression Head is always positive.

Constant Level Pumping Test formulas that make use of Depression Head

fxTime in Hours given Specific Capacity of Open WellGo

fxTime in Hours given Specific Capacity of Open Well with Base 10Go

fxSpecific Capacity of Open WellGo

fxSpecific Capacity of Open Well with Base 10Go

FAQ

What is the Depression Head?

Depression Head is the difference of level of waters table and the water level in the well when pumping stopped. Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Depression Head is always positive.

Can the Depression Head be negative?

No, the Depression Head, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Depression Head?

Depression Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depression Head can be measured.

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