Geological, Geophysical, and Hydrogeological Study to Identify New Hydrogeological Basins in the Huasteca Canyon.
Objective:
To define the geometry of subsurface materials to delineate independent hydrogeological basins that can supplement Monterrey's water supply without impacting the groundwater volumes currently extracted from existing systems.
Methodology:
The project relies on a detailed analysis that combines geological, geophysical, and hydrogeological studies. The activities performed include:
1. Geological-Structural Verification: Review of 182 points.
2. Sampling and Analysis: 60 micropaleontological analyses and 60 petrographic analyses.
3. Geophysics: 30 magnetotelluric (MT) soundings and 30 transient electromagnetic (TEM) soundings.
4. Hydrogeological Analysis: Well census, hydraulic-piezometric analysis, and delineation of independent hydrogeological blocks.
5. Hydrogeological Model: Creation of a model to identify new well drilling sites and recommendations for rehabilitating existing wells.
Key Components:
• Delineation of Independent Hydrogeological Blocks: Identification of 11 blocks with independent aquifers and self-recharging water.
• Geological-Structural Modeling: Analysis of the distribution and behavior of permeable rocks underground.
• Proposed Drilling Sites: Specific recommendations for new well locations based on hydrogeological potential.
Project highlights:
• Identification of independent aquifers: Hydrogeological blocks were identified without affecting current groundwater extraction.
• Potential drilling sites: 12 sites were identified with depths ranging from 165 to 1,000 meters.
• Rehabilitation of existing wells: Several inactive wells were recommended for review and potential rehabilitation in areas with aquifer potential.
Users: SADM, CONAGUA
Impact:
This study will help identify new groundwater sources for Monterrey, easing the pressure on current aquifers and enhancing the sustainability of the region's water supply.
Authors and Collaborators:
• Authors: Moro Ingeniería
Objective:
To define the geometry of subsurface materials to delineate independent hydrogeological basins that can supplement Monterrey's water supply without impacting the groundwater volumes currently extracted from existing systems.
Methodology:
The project relies on a detailed analysis that combines geological, geophysical, and hydrogeological studies. The activities performed include:
1. Geological-Structural Verification: Review of 182 points.
2. Sampling and Analysis: 60 micropaleontological analyses and 60 petrographic analyses.
3. Geophysics: 30 magnetotelluric (MT) soundings and 30 transient electromagnetic (TEM) soundings.
4. Hydrogeological Analysis: Well census, hydraulic-piezometric analysis, and delineation of independent hydrogeological blocks.
5. Hydrogeological Model: Creation of a model to identify new well drilling sites and recommendations for rehabilitating existing wells.
Key Components:
• Delineation of Independent Hydrogeological Blocks: Identification of 11 blocks with independent aquifers and self-recharging water.
• Geological-Structural Modeling: Analysis of the distribution and behavior of permeable rocks underground.
• Proposed Drilling Sites: Specific recommendations for new well locations based on hydrogeological potential.
Project highlights:
• Identification of independent aquifers: Hydrogeological blocks were identified without affecting current groundwater extraction.
• Potential drilling sites: 12 sites were identified with depths ranging from 165 to 1,000 meters.
• Rehabilitation of existing wells: Several inactive wells were recommended for review and potential rehabilitation in areas with aquifer potential.
Users: SADM, CONAGUA
Impact:
This study will help identify new groundwater sources for Monterrey, easing the pressure on current aquifers and enhancing the sustainability of the region's water supply.
Authors and Collaborators:
• Authors: Moro Ingeniería
