Siting Wells
When you are responsible for establishing new municipal wells, you need a reliable and cost-effective method of finding the highest concentrations of water in a particular area. We can help with AquaTrack, our patented, non-intrusive technology for mapping subsurface aqueous systems. With AquaTrack you can:
- Measure groundwater at depths of 4,000 feet over large areas
- Find the highest concentrations of water within the survey area
- Survey non-intrusively
How it works
Electrodes are placed into the groundwater and an electrical current is induced that follows the path of least resistance between electrodes. The electrical current creates a magnetic field, which emanates to the surface. This data is then interpreted and contour maps are created that identify the highest concentrations of water within the survey area. AquaTrack is capable of measuring groundwater at depths of 4,000 feet over large areas in a short period of time.
Case Study
Homes were being built in the foothills east of Santaquin, UT, high above the valley floor. These new homes were not favorably served by the city’s existing water system or other culinary water sources. A new source of drinking water was desired to supply a safe and adequate water supply to the developing area.
SAVING TIME AND MONEY
Previous studies and some existing wells did not support the initiative of developing a high production well on or near the location of the subdivision. After a detailed hydrogeologic review of the area, it was decided to drill a test well to investigate the possibility of developing groundwater. A fault fracture near a normal range-front fault that traversed the study site was believed to contain water. Although water was found in the test hole; the amount of water (approximately 20 to 30 gpm) was not sufficient to warrant the drilling of a production well. Willowstick® was contacted to survey the area with its AquaTrack™ technology and delineate the best location for a municipal well.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS
The AquaTrack geophysical survey provided significant insight to the groundwater flow patterns and geology of the area. The intersection of two water bearing faults were identified approximately 400 feet from the test hole. This new location allowed for the development of a production well that met state and federal government well source protection rules. A production well was subsequently drilled and developed at the identified site with test pumping results of 450 gpm. The well is currently equipped to pump 350 gpm and has sustained this pumping rate even through years of drought.
For more information about how Willowstick can help address your specific needs,
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