Pump Testing

Boreholes and wells are pump tested for different durations, sometimes with multiple monitoring points. BAHS carry a range of pumps and risers to equip groundwater sources for testing purposes. BAHS have a large stock of automatic loggers for water level, temperature and quality monitoring purposes. AH tests are completed in line with British Standards.

Tests may be designed by BAHS (to BS ISO 14686:2003) or completed in accordance with Environment Agency conditions. Pump tests are generally undertaken to prove the sustainable yield of a groundwater abstraction, to measure the performance of a well or borehole, determine the deployable output and in connection with dewatering projects.

BAHS hydrogeologists are trained and qualified to assess, interpret and report pump test data to determine sustainable yields, borehole / well efficiency, deployable outputs, estimate aquifer parameters, develop dewatering strategies and to design operational management Systems.