| Hydrogeology
Hydrology is the science of
water occurrence, movement and transport. Hydrogeology is the part of hydrology that deals with the occurrence, movement and quality of water beneath the Earth's surface. Because hydrogeology deals with water in a
complex subsurface environment, it is a complex science. On the other hand,
much of its basic terminology and principles can be understood readily
by non-hydrogeologists.
The hydrogeology discipline involves field investigations and reviews of the following typical activities:
Analysis and assessment of subsurface conditions by geotechnical drilling, geophysical surveys or other subsurfacesampling methods
Evaluation and determination of the
direction and rate of groundwater flow
Modeling of contaminant transport in
shallow subsurface sediments and groundwater systems
Assessment of impact on groundwater
supplies
Evaluation and assessment of human exposure and risk assessment
Development and assessment of ground-water remediation system design, operation and effectiveness.
Each of the above activities
can be involved in litigation. Improper, sloppy or misrepresented data
or methods are often the basis of litigation involving activities conducted
within the discipline of hydrogeology. |
