Properly Conducting a Pump Test

Presented on Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Water well contractors are asked to do three types of pump test: pump capacity, well capacity, and aquifer characteristics. Each test requires an understanding of what different data is gathered and how the data is used to determine the answer of pump or well capacity or aquifer characteristics. Different equipment required will be described and proper use of that equipment will be covered. Lastly, data will be used to determine aquifer characteristics and calculate well efficiency.

Presenter:
David L. Kill
ITT, Shoreview, MN
David L. Kill received a B.S. in agricultural engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1965. He was employed by Fluid Systems Divisino UOP, Johnson Screens, and Recovery Equipment Supply. In 1996, he joined Goulds Pumps/ITT Industries and currently serves as its Regional Market Development Manager. Kill is a Registered Professional Engineer in civil engineering in Minnesota. He has been active in the water well industry since 1969, and has taught several continuing education programs for the National Ground Water Association and the University of Wisconsin among others.

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