Problem 1\ In a small town with an area of

36km^(2)

that relies solely on groundwater for its water supply, several factors contribute to the water balance of the aquifer:\ ? Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of

300mm,30%

of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer.\ ? River Recharge: The river flowing through the town, with a flow rate of

16,000(m^(3))/(s)

, contributes

0.0001%

of its water to recharge the aquifer.\ [?] Upgradient Groundwater: Upgradient groundwater flows into the aquifer at a rate of 10 gallons per minute (GPM).\ (3) Aquifer Discharge: The aquifer naturally discharges at a rate of 4 GPM.\ [? Average Daily Demand: The average daily demand is 250 liters per capita per day.\ Given these parameters and neglecting other factors, such as evapotranspiration, determine the maximum service population that can be sustained without causing a decrease in the water table.

In a small town with an area of 36km2 that relies solely on groundwater for its water supply, several factors contribute to the water balance of the aquifer: Infiltration from Precipitation: With an average annual precipitation of 300mm,30% of which infiltrates into the unconfined aquifer. River Recharge: The river flowing through the town, with a flow rate of 16,000m3/s, contributes 0.0001% of its water to recharge the aquifer. ?3 Upgradient Groundwater: Upgradient groundwater flows into the aquifer at a rate of 10 gallons per minute (GPM). Aquifer Discharge: The aquifer naturally discharges at a rate of 4 GPM. Average Daily Demand: The average daily demand is 250 liters per capita per day. Given these parameters and neglecting other factors, such as evapotranspiration, determine the maximum service population that can be sustained without causing a decrease in the water table