WILLOWSTICK Solutions

The Challenge of Mapping Subsurface Water Resources

Organizations frequently spend considerable time and money trying to:

Map groundwater
Locate subsurface leaks and the paths that they take
Delineate contaminated groundwater and reaction fronts
Determine the location of valuable subsurface resources, such as areas of hot water, steam, oil and gas

Typically, organizations drill wells and conduct resistivity / electromagnetic (EM) surveys to assess the location of subsurface water. However drilling numerous wells is expensive and invasive, while resistivity / EM is rarely able to penetrate to sufficient depths to support effective decision-making.

The Advantage of Willowstick

Willowstick's services are designed to meet the demanding requirements of subsurface water mapping applications.

Willowstick has developed a patented geophysical technology, known as AquaTrack™, that efficiently maps, tracks, and monitors groundwater resources. AquaTrack provides accurate and detailed information about the footprint and flow paths of groundwater.

AquaTrack distinguishes itself from other geophysical technologies by:

Mapping deeper (to depths greater than 1km)
Delivering greater accuracy and resolution
Being less intrusive than drilling additional wells
Creating more value per dollar spent

There are many areas where AquaTrack has been proven effective, including:

Groundwater Mapping

Aquifer and groundwater mapping
Well site monitoring

Leak Mapping

Mine infiltration, control, and remediation
Pipeline, reservoir, canal leak detection and location
Dam leak detection and flow path mapping

Contaminant Mapping

Contaminant plume and reaction front mapping
Landfill seepage mapping

Resource Mapping

Geothermal mapping and monitoring
Oil field steam injection plume mapping

See case studies of selected projects by clicking on above items with links. Check back frequently as we are continually adding new case studies.

A Typical Willowstick Project

A typical project may map subsurface water over an area between 100 and 1,000 acres and take three to nine weeks to complete. Every project follows five basic steps:

Determine optimal placement of antenna electrodes in target water-bearing zones.
Energize zone with an AC current. As the AC current flows through the water a magnetic field is generated.
Measure the magnetic field at multiple points on the surface using our patented AquaTrack field system.
Reduce field data and prepare contour maps of subsurface water footprint.
Interpret maps and data and provide actionable insights to our clients.

To learn more about Willowstick Services, please contact us.

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