Part 1: Unconfined Aquifers vs. Confined Aquifers

W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., P.G., CPG; California State University-Fullerton, Santa Ana, CA

There are two main things which control groundwater flow. These are the hydraulic gradient and the permeability of the subsurface. We will look at both of these terms and then see how they work together in Darcy’s Law. Finally, we will look at some practical applications of Darcy’s Law. Link to pdf notes: https://bit.ly/3e86loF

This video describes the difference between the water table and the potentiometric surface in unconfined and confined aquifers.