Discharge in Confined Aquifers Formulas

Discharge refers to the volume of water that flows through the aquifer over a given period. And is denoted by Q_w. Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge is always positive.

Formulas to find Discharge in Confined Aquifers

fxConfined Aquifer Discharge given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxDischarge given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxDischarge given Difference in Drawdowns at Two WellsGo

Confined Aquifers formulas that make use of Discharge

fxAquifer ConstantGo

fxAquifer Constant given Drawdown in WellGo

fxAquifer Constant given Difference in Drawdowns at Two WellsGo

fxDrawdown in Well 1 given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxDrawdown in Well 2 given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxDrawdown in Well 1 given Aquifer Constant and DischargeGo

fxDrawdown in Well 2 given Aquifer Constant and DischargeGo

fxDifference in Drawdowns at Two Wells given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxRadial Distance from Well 1 given Aquifer ConstantGo

fxRadial Distance from Well 2 given Aquifer ConstantGo

List of variables in Confined Aquifers formulas

fx Aquifer Constant Go

fx Drawdown in Well 1 Go

fx Drawdown in Well 2 Go

fx Radial Distance at Observation Well 2 Go

fx Radial Distance at Observation Well 1 Go

fx Difference in Drawdowns Go

FAQ

What is the Discharge?

Discharge refers to the volume of water that flows through the aquifer over a given period. Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Discharge is always positive.

Can the Discharge be negative?

No, the Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Discharge?

Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge can be measured.

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