Groundwater Science

Groundwater Science, 3rd Edition, authored by Charles R. Fitts and published by Academic Press, is a comprehensive textbook covering the physical and chemical principles of subsurface hydrogeology. Designed for undergraduate students, graduate students, hydrologists, and geologists, the text focuses on practical applications across the hydrologic cycle and municipal water supply development.

The presentation combines techniques across physics, chemistry, mathematics, geology, biology, and environmental study into a unified structure. Core subject areas encompass surface water hydrology, physical interactions between groundwater and surface water bodies, field-based well construction and design, and subsurface heat flow alongside geothermal energy systems.

To support active learning and quantitative skill development, the textbook incorporates dedicated end-of-chapter quantitative and conceptual problem sets. Academic instructors, practicing hydrologists, geologists, and upper-level university students can utilize these exercise sets to practice applying theoretical hydrogeological principles to real-world water resource management and environmental field challenges.