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Understanding Hydrogeologic Characteristics of a Well Field of Pyosun in Jeju Volcanic Island of Korea

  • Lee, Jin-Yong (Department of Geology, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Lee, Gyu-Sang (Rural Research Institute, Korea Rural Community and Agriculture Corporation) ;
  • Song, Sung-Ho (Rural Research Institute, Korea Rural Community and Agriculture Corporation)
  • Published : 2008.09.30
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Abstract

Hydrogeologic properties of a well field around middle mountainous areas in Pyosun, Jeju volcanic island were examined based on water level monitoring, geologic logging and pumping test data. Due to the alternating basaltic layers with varying permeability in the subsurface, it is difficult to analyze the hydraulic responses to artificial pumping and/or natural precipitation. The least permeable layer, detrital materials with clay, is found at a depth of 200 m below surface, but it is not an upper confining bed for lower main aquifer. Nevertheless, this layer may serve as a natural barrier to vertical percolation and to contaminant migration. Water levels of the production wells are dominantly affected by pumping frequently, while those of the remote observation wells are controlled by ambient precipitation. Results of pumping tests revealed a possible existence of horizontal anisotropy of transmissivity. However, some results of this study include inherent limitations enforced by field conditions such as the consistent of groundwater production and the set of time periods for the cessation of the pumping prior to pumping tests.

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