X = 4 km If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5 m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in years)? 1 year = 365 days

X = 4 km If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5 m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in years)? 1 year = 365 days

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The term groundwater refers to the water which is found beneath the earth's surface. Pores present in the soil and rocks with fractures make a passage for rainwater to enter the earth's surface and deposit as groundwater. The flow nature and direction of groundwater under the earth's surface directly impacts the strength and compressibility of the soil, which reflects its ability to support structural loads.

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X = 4 km
If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5
m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in
years)? 1 year = 365 days
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