090916 Geology - Water Well Installation

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.

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. One will be at 25 feet the other at 60 feet.

Workers prepare the dig sight for the geology departments water wells in front of the PAC.

Students make their way to view the dig site.

Geology students observe from a distance as workers prepare to dig water well sample sites. One will be at 25 feet the other at 60 feet.

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.

Grad student Nicholas Spalt takes samples during the installation of the water wells.

Operaters instructed to halt during the dig site so that they can prepare to collect samples for the geology department.

Grad student Eugene Pryer collects samples every few feet as they dig water wells for water sampling.

Grad student Eugene Pryer collects samples every few feet as they dig water wells for water sampling.

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