IS 15896 : 2011 : Manual Methods for Measurement of Ground Water Level in a Well

1. Scope

This standard lays down procedures and prescribes the accuracy required of water level measurements made in wells using graduated steel tapes, electric tapes, and air lines. Procedures and accuracy requirements for measuring water levels in a flowing well are also included, as are procedures required to establish a permanent measuring point. The standard discusses the advantages and limitations of each method and requirements for recording the data. Excluded in this standard are methods that useautomated electrical or mechanical means to record water levels.

2. References

The following standard contains provision which through reference in this text, constitutes provision of this standard. At the time of publication, the editionindicated was valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard is encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of the standard indicated below:

7068 : 1973 Specification for 6.25 mm calibration tape