Leaky Aquifer Analysis

An aquifer test was made in a leaky aquifer. During the test a well was pumped at a constant
rate of 4800 m3/day. One of the piezometers was located 96 m away from the pumped well.
Table Q1 shows the observed drawdowns at the piezometer as a function of time.
Table Q1

Time (min) Drawdown (m)

5 0.76
28 3.3
40 3.59
60 4.08
75 4.39
245 5.47
490 5.96
670 6.11
960 6.27
1130 6.4
1185 6.42

a) Use an appropriate well flow equation to deduce relevant aquifer properties. State any
assumptions you make. (15 marks)