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Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of 300 mm, 30% of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer.

Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of 300 mm, 30% of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer.

Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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Problem 1 In a small town with an area of 36 km² that relies solely on groundwater for its water supply, several factors contribute to the water balance of the aquifer: ● River Recharge: The river flowing through the town, with a flow rate of 16,000 m³/s, contributes 0.0001% of its water to recharge the aquifer. ● Upgradient Groundwater: Upgradient groundwater flows into the aquifer at a rate of 10 gallons per minute (GPM). Aquifer Discharge: The aquifer naturally discharges at a rate of 4 GPM. Average Daily Demand: The average daily demand is 250 liters per capita per day. ● Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of 300 mm, 30% of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer. ● Given these parameters and neglecting other factors, such as evapotranspiration, determine the maximum service population that can be sustained without causing a decrease in the water table.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1 In a small town with an area of 36 km² that relies solely on groundwater for its water supply, several factors contribute to the water balance of the aquifer: ● River Recharge: The river flowing through the town, with a flow rate of 16,000 m³/s, contributes 0.0001% of its water to recharge the aquifer. ● Upgradient Groundwater: Upgradient groundwater flows into the aquifer at a rate of 10 gallons per minute (GPM). Aquifer Discharge: The aquifer naturally discharges at a rate of 4 GPM. Average Daily Demand: The average daily demand is 250 liters per capita per day. ● Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of 300 mm, 30% of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer. ● Given these parameters and neglecting other factors, such as evapotranspiration, determine the maximum service population that can be sustained without causing a decrease in the water table.
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