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pycap-dss is a new Python package offering analytical solutions for streamflow depletion and drawdown assessments. It enables efficient cumulative impact analysis for regulatory decision-making in water resource management.

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Area of Science:

  • Hydrogeology
  • Environmental Science
  • Water Resource Management

Background:

  • Regulatory agencies require timely streamflow depletion and drawdown evaluations in humid temperate zones.
  • Traditional numerical models are often too complex and time-consuming for rapid regulatory decision-making.
  • Protecting aquatic ecosystems and existing water users necessitates efficient impact assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce pycap-dss, an open-source Python package for estimating streamflow depletion and drawdown.
  • Provide a tool that supports superposition of multiple wells and time-varying pumping for cumulative impact assessments.
  • Facilitate integration with regulatory workflows and enable uncertainty analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a suite of analytical solutions for streamflow depletion and drawdown estimation.
  • Support for superposition of multiple wells and time-varying pumping scenarios.
  • Development of a modular and extensible software architecture with YAML-based configuration.
  • Integration of rigorous testing and continuous integration for reliability and development.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstration of deterministic drawdown examples with multiple solutions.
    • Application to streamflow depletion with multiple wells in Wisconsin's Central Sands region.
    • Showcasing Monte Carlo analyses for evaluating uncertainty in streamflow depletion calculations from numerous wells.

    Conclusions:

    • pycap-dss offers a computationally efficient and reliable tool for regulatory streamflow depletion and drawdown assessments.
    • The package supports complex scenarios including multiple wells and time-varying pumping, crucial for cumulative impact analysis.
    • Its modular design and integration capabilities enhance its utility for water resource management and regulatory workflows.