Uncertainties Monitoring Groundwater Levels in Exploratory Wells

Author

J. David Rogers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
Jaewon Chung

Abstract

In this technical commentary, we discuss some of the most common sources of uncertainty in recording groundwater levels, which is an important factor in regional or site-specific assessments of geoenvironmental, geotechnical, and hydrogeologic conditions. Uncertainties associated with groundwater levels are usually pervasive because of: (1) measurement error (monitoring system), (2) term vagueness, and (3) natural variability over time and space in exploratory wells and/or geotechnical borings. These uncertainties can easily lead to erroneous evaluations of environmental and geohazards, such as water contamination, landslides, and ground failure (subsidence and liquefaction).

Recommended Citation

J. D. Rogers and J. Chung, "Uncertainties Monitoring Groundwater Levels in Exploratory Wells," Groundwater, vol. 51, no. 1, pp. 2 - 4, Wiley-Blackwell, Nov 2012.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-6584.2012.01010.x

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Ground Water; Environmental Monitoring; Note; Uncertainty; Water Supply

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0017-467X

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2013 Wiley-Blackwell, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Nov 2012