090916 Geology - Water Well Installation

The TAMU-CC Geology department installed two water wells in front of the Performing Arts Center on September 9, 2016. The water wells will serve as an access point for students to collect water samples from 25-60 ft as they measure water quality seeping into the Corpus Christi Bay. This was coordinated in part with Dr. Dorina Murgulet in Hydro Geology and Dr. Valeriu Murgulet with Petroleum Geology.

Students taking part in the Hydro and Petroleum geology courses witness the installation of two ground water wells. One will be at 25 feet and the other at 60 feet. Students will be able to collect samples and research what is discharging into the bay.
Workers prepare the dig sight for the geology departments water wells in front of the PAC.
Workers prepare the dig sight for the geology departments water wells in front of the PAC.
Geology students observe from a distance as workers prepare to dig water well sample sites.
Geology students observe from a distance as workers prepare to dig water well sample sites.

Machine used to dig the water wells, shakes off dirt as it prepares to go further during the process.