1. OSU Extension Catalog
Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Measuring Well Water Levels

Walt Trimmer and Marvin N. Shearer
EC 1368 | Published August 2000, Reviewed 2019

Summary

Discusses three methods of measuring well water levels: the electric sounder or electric depth gauge method, the wetted tape method, and the air line method.

About the authors

Walt Trimmer
Former Extension irrigation specialist
Oregon State University
Marvin N. Shearer
Extension irrigation specialist emeritus
Oregon State University

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