Analytical Services, Inc.
 
 
 
Groundwater Services
 
Locating High-Yield Wells - Methodology
 

Analytical Services, Inc. (ASI) specializes in the siting and completion of High-Yield Wells. Our staff of hydrogeologists and Certified Professional Geologists utilizes a hands on approach to better understand the hydrogeologic conditions at each project location. Our methodology to locate high yield well targets involves a phased approach including; fracture trace analysis, review of available geologic mapping, review of any local well log reports, performing field reconnaissance, and completing geophysical surveys. The methodology utilizes the above “tools” to identify apparent transmissive zones within the underlying bedrock aquifer that would be expected to yield above average groundwater bearing potential.

Fracture Trace Analysis
ASI geologists utilize both low elevation and high elevation aerial photography. The photographs are analyzed stereoscopically to identify subtle lineaments indicative of zones of bedrock fracturing. The locations of the lineaments are then transferred precisely onto site mapping. The fracture trace analysis extends beyond the site area and enables an evaluation of trends and apparent extent of fracture trace lineaments in the larger site area. Results from the fracture trace mapping are used to select locations for geophysical surveys.

 
Locating High-Yield Well

Above - Cross Section produced from Geophysical Survey data indicating the presence of a transmissive zone with the bedrock aquifer.

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Geophysical Surveys
Geophysical surveys are utilized to gain additional subsurface information from apparent zones of bedrock fracture concentration. High-resolution resistivity surveys, approximately 1000 feet in length, are completed in orientations to provide a better understanding of the bedrock geology. The surveys may also identify bedrock fractures that are not expressed surficially. Analysis of the survey data produces graphic cross sections that enable interpretation of contrasts in the conductivity of the underlying bedrock. Transmissive zones within a bedrock aquifer typically have higher conductivity characteristics than unfractured rock.
 
Maryland Office:
8600 Snowden River Pkwy.
Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21045
   
Office: 410-312-3535
Fax: 410-312-3544
Contact: Mike Slivinski
   
   



Virginia Office:
402 N. West Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
   
   
Office: 540-829-5640
Fax: 540-829-5641
Contact: Mike Maloy
  Mark Harper
North Carolina Office:
808 Harper Avenue
Suite 207
Lenoir, NC 28645
   
Office: 828-572-0408
Cell: 540-272-0573
Contact: Mike Maloy
  Mark Harper
High-Yield Wells

View of graphic illustrating mapped fracture trace lineaments along with a compass rose that depicts the prominent lineament orientations.

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High-Yield Wells

View of project site depicting property boundaries with a geologic mapping overlay.

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Geophysical Instrumentation

View of Geophysical Instrumentation used to complete high-resolution geophysical surveys.

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