Brotcke Well & Pump has performed hydrologic engineering studies throughout the Midwest for the past 20 years. We have the ability and expertise to design a single well or an entire well field for our clients.

View examples of completed hydrogeologic studies.

A Hydrologic Engineering Study is approached as a multi-phase project at Brotcke Well & Pump. While there can be many variations from project to project, generally, we approach it as follows:

Phase I—Test Boring Program
Brotcke Well & Pump uses existing data collected from previous explorations, records collected by the government agencies, state topographical maps and site visits to determine the best location to conduct test borings. Generally, three to five widely spaced borings are drilled to locate an area for a well site. Once the well is located, site-specific test holes are performed. Aquifer samples are calculated using a split-spoon sampler. The samples and the driller's log are returned to the laboratory for gradation testing and editing, respectively.

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Phase III—Construction of Test Pumping Well and Pump Testing
A test pumping well is constructed at the proposed well site to allow test pumping at a desired flow rate. After development a pump test is performed to determine the hydrologic engineering parameters of the Aquifer. Pump tests typically range from 3 hours to 7 days, depending on the requirements of the investigation.

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Phase IV—Engineering Analysis and Report
All data is compiled and used to analyze the hydrologic properties of the site. A hydrologic engineering report is submitted summarizing all field, laboratory, and pump test data. Recommendations are provided in accordance with the scope of the investigation.

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