This group should focus on developing a piezometric map for the various aquifers that are used in the County, and characterizing the GW resources, ultimately to suggest areas of potential use for new wells. This group will work with the geochemistry group to measure water levels at as many wells as possible. These wells may be of little use to the chemistry team, as the water levels are probably below the level that we can pump from the surface. Many of these are listed in the TWDB data base, and others will be suggested by the folks in La Grange and Fayette County. Make these a priority Use the TWDB data base to identify areas of the county where there are sufficient recent water level measurements already, and target the less well covered areas.
Windmills are often a great place to get water levels, but they are tricky to work with.
Make sure the windmill is clutched and safe before dropping your e-line. Don t spend too much time trying to locate a specific well listed in the TWDB data base many of these wells are now abandoned, or the owner has no idea where exactly it is located. Often all that is above ground is the discharge pipe, with the actual well head buried somewhere else on the property. If you can t immediately spot it, move on. Each group is responsible for a single, standalone report on their aspect of the project.