A groundwater well producing 1.4 MGD should be converted to how many GPM?

To convert million gallons per day (MGD) to gallons per minute (GPM), you can use the following conversion factors:

1 MGD is equivalent to 1,000,000 gallons in a day and there are 1,440 minutes in a day (24 hours x 60 minutes). Therefore, the conversion formula is:

GPM = (MGD × 1,000,000 gallons) / 1,440 minutes.

Applying this to a well producing 1.4 MGD:

GPM = (1.4 × 1,000,000) / 1,440
GPM = 1,400,000 / 1,440
GPM = 972.22.

When rounded appropriately, this results in approximately 972 GPM. This calculation aligns with the correct answer, which reflects accurate conversion from daily output in million gallons to a minute flow rate in gallons. Understanding this conversion is essential for water management and ensuring that systems are appropriately calibrated for the flow rates involved in various applications.