Water Flow Measurement - Geo Costa Rica

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Flow Measurement of Rivers, Springs, and Wells

At Geo Costa Rica, we perform flow measurements of rivers, springs, and wells to determine the water discharge and gather critical data for hydrogeological studies. Flow gauging helps identify the water volume and velocity at a specific section, making it essential for water resource management, water concession projects, and environmental assessments.

What Is a Water Flow Measurement?

Flow measurement involves determining the discharge rate of water in sources such as rivers, streams, springs, or wells, to assess their production capacity. This process is essential for water resource management, water concession applications, hydroelectric projects, aqueduct systems, and ASADAS, as well as for hydraulic infrastructure such as ditches, culverts, and outlets.

Flow Measurement Methods

Depending on the source and its flow, several measurement methods are used, including:

Volumetric Method: Ideal for low flows in surface water.
Current Meter: Used in rivers or streams to measure water velocity across sections.
Pumping Tests: Applied to wells with flow and drawdown monitoring.

Importance of Flow Measurements

Flow gauging allows for accurate knowledge of water availability and supports informed decision-making. It is used to:

Size pumps and water intake systems.
Prevent overexploitation of sources.
Support applications with MINAE and SETENA.

Services We Offer

At Geo Costa Rica we provide:

Field flow measurements of wells, rivers, and springs.
Constant-rate pumping tests for wells.
Technical reports for water concession and environmental studies.
Comprehensive hydrogeological assessments.

Geo Costa Rica – Environmental Consultants

Processing, monitoring, and environmental consulting in hydrogeological studies, natural hazards, well drilling, water concessions, and Environmental Impact Assessments.