HRS conducts hydrogeologic investigations required to define and analyze aquifers, and the analysis of the behavior and characteristics of groundwater.
Such investigations encompass a wide range of investigative, analytical, GIS, and reporting procedures, including:
- Basin-wide water budget analyses
- Planning, design and execution of test hole drilling, well construction and testing, and groundwater sampling programs.
- Analyses of ground water/surface water interactions.
- Integration of geophysical exploration results into conceptual models of the ground water/surface water systems.
- Modeling of aquifer systems using analytical and, if appropriate, numerical methods to define present and historical directions and rates of ground water movement.
- Modeling of project development scenarios to assess their impacts on aquifers, stream systems, and water rights.
- Analysis of hydrogeologic data to determine aquifer geometry and characteristics.
- Analyses of lakes, ponds and gravel pits to determine the interaction between these water bodies and the ground water regime.
- Evaluation of existing hydrogeologic and geophysical databases to detect deficiencies and to create or update conceptual models of existing hydrogeologic conditions.
- Cost analysis for various project development scenarios.
- Expert reports and supporting databases, GIS, and graphics; consultation and strategy formulation.
- Expert witness testimony.
