Hydrogeological Studies

Services We Offer

• Aquifer Vulnerability Studies: We assess the risk of contamination and overexploitation of underground aquifers, ensuring their long-term protection.
• Recharge and Discharge Area Analysis: We study the zones where aquifers are recharged and the areas where groundwater flows to the surface, such as springs and wetlands.
• Infiltration and Hydraulic Conductivity Tests: We carry out measurements to determine the soil’s ability to absorb and transmit water, which is crucial for designing drainage systems and aquifer recharge zones.
• Wellhead Protection Radius Determination: We establish protection zones around wells and springs to prevent contamination and ensure potable water supply.
• Contaminant Transport Studies: We analyze how pollutants move through the subsurface, helping to prevent contamination of groundwater sources.

Methods Used

• Permeability Tests (Lefranc, Double Ring, Porchet, etc.).
• Conceptual and Quantitative Hydrogeological Models.
• Differential Stream Gauging and Groundwater Flow Analysis.

These methods allow us to obtain precise data on aquifer capacity, their behavior, and the dynamics of groundwater in the study area.

Applications

• Water Resource Management: Planning and management of groundwater for urban, industrial, and agricultural projects.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: As part of the preliminary studies to obtain environmental viability, evaluating impacts on water resources.
• Well Drilling: We assess the feasibility of well drilling and water concessions in accordance with current regulations.

Real Examples of Hydrogeological Studies

Below are real images of hydrogeological studies carried out by Geo Costa Rica, illustrating everything from field data collection to the interpretation of results in hydrogeological models and maps.