RECOVERY RATE
The purpose of this test is to measure and determine the amount of water flowing into the well casing. Recovery of a well is important to insure that enough water will be available to the home for the anticipated needs of the future occupants.
METHODOLOGY:
Water is drawn from the well for approximately one hour through a metering device. The number of gallons of water drawn during the test time is divided by the number of minutes that the test is performed. This is to insure an adequate water supply for the inhabitants of the home.
ADDENDUM
Well recovery test are performed under the conditions that exist at the time of the inspection. Recovery rates may fluctuate over time and your actual well rate will vary, dependent on seasonal variations and demand on the aquifer supply.
Permanent changes in your water supply can be caused by seismic activity, blasting in the area or increased wells drawing from the same aquifer.