ABSTRACTThe solution of two‐dimensional ground‐water flow in soils of low hydraulic conductivity under the influence of both electrokinetic and hydrodynamic forces is found using the finite element method. The example investigated deals with a confined aquifer in which there is a recharging as well as a discharging well present. The results demonstrate the effect of the application of the electro‐osmosis phenomenon. The formulation is general and permits the analysis of not only arbitrary shaped boundaries but also different electrode configura