Finding Groundwater Sources
Do you know how to go about locating a groundwater source, before you call in the well drillers? Although drilling is an effective method of finding groundwater, it is also very costly. Even when water is found using this method, it is difficult to determine the yield and depth of the groundwater source. Divining water sources using a “water witch”, is kind of like a “magician” telling you what location is best suited for drilling, is extremely risky, although it is a practice that is still used today. Relying on a stick or a “feeling” to locate groundwater can cost you dearly. You are charged by the foot whether or not a driller drills a dry well, and without knowing how much water is in the location of your choice, you can quickly pump your well dry during an emergency or through prolonged use.
The Technology of Seismoelectrics
Rather than leaving it all up to magic, placing your faith in physics will lead you to the groundwater sources that you need. Seismoelectrics is the modern technique of choice when it comes to locating groundwater sources, and is much more dependable and informative than past techniques ever were. The GF3500 seismoelectric survey instrument detects electrical signals generated by the passage of seismic impulses through layered rocks, sediments and soils. The depths from which these signals originate can also be estimated. In order to estimate water table depth, the downward transition from a disordered signal geometry to signals having a focused radial symmetry are noted. The lateral variability of aquifers is mapped by calculating systematic surveys along traverses or in grids. Used in conjunction with a seismic source that creates sharp sound pulses, the GF3500 seismoelectric survey instrument can determine where and how the sound is moving. There are various factors that contribute to the collection of pertinent data, including: signal strength as a function of all three spatial coordinates and time, power line noise field strength, antenna impedance, as well as source and receiver coupling. All of this and more allows for the accurate mapping of groundwater sources, including the depth and yield without taking part in any unnecessary digging. With this technology you can tell your well drillers exactly where to drill, and be confident that you will get the highest yielding location for a well.
Contact American Water Surveyors Today
Do not start any costly drilling before determining the groundwater depth, yield and suitability for your potential well. At American Water Surveyors, we use state-of-the- art technology to ensure that you will find the groundwater you need. Call today to save time, money and headaches. Don’t guess where the water is; be sure by relying on our seismoelectric technology. Visit us online, call us at 1-877-SEISMO1 (734-7661), or email us at [email protected] today to find out more information.
