This project involves the construction of a new shallow monitoring well near the Weaver Basin recharge area. Recharging groundwater with recycled water requires monitoring wells to track changes in groundwater quality and to collect data necessary for a tracer study, which is critical for calibrating models used to understand the movement of recycled water within the aquifer.
Due to the exceptionally wet conditions in 2022 and 2023, groundwater levels in the area rose significantly, rendering the existing monitoring well too deep to capture relevant data. The new shallow well will provide accurate water quality data at the appropriate depth, enabling a successful tracer study and ensuring continued regulatory compliance and effectiveness of the groundwater recharge program.