Artesian well tests reveal rapid aquifer flow for efficient water management.
The study looked at how to measure aquifer properties using drawdown tests in artesian wells. They found that steady flow in the aquifer is accurate when a "quasi-steady state" is reached quickly after pumping starts. This state has a constant pressure difference between observation wells. The researchers also investigated where to place observation wells, the size of the affected area, and how other boundaries can affect the test results.