Calculadora de Recarga de Acuíferos — Fórmula

How to Calculate Aquifer Recharge

Aquifer recharge is the natural or managed process of water percolating into underground aquifers.

Formula

Recharge (acre-feet) = Area * Rainfall * Infiltration % / 12

1 acre-foot = 325,851 gallons

Typical Infiltration Rates

  • Sandy soil: 40-80%
  • Loam soil: 20-40%
  • Clay soil: 5-15%
  • Urban (impervious): 5-10%

    • Ejemplo Resuelto

    100 acres of loam soil receiving 35 inches rainfall with 25% infiltration.

    1. Recharge: 100 * 35 * 0.25 / 12 = 72.9 acre-feet
    2. In gallons: 72.9 * 325,851 = 23,762,833 gallons
    3. Daily average: 23,762,833 / 365 = 65,103 gallons/day
    4. Homes served: 65,103 / 300 = 217 homes