AbstractAs part of a study of the flow dynamics and sampling environment around a high‐capacity irrigation well, it was necessary to design and install a multi‐level monitoring well network close to the production well. A requirement of the monitoring well network was the capability of continuous pumping over periods typical of those used during water sample collection. This was accomplished through the use of a control valve and air manifold system connected 10 a common gasoline engine‐operated air compressor. The system provided adequate air pressure to operate 24 half‐size bladder pumps to depths between 21 feet (6.4 m) and 56 feet (17.1 m) below the surface. Preliminary data collected from the monitoring well network indicate that the system will meet the requirements of the high‐capacity w
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