Hydrogeologist

Hydrogeologist Job Description Hydrogeologists Study How Water Moves Across And Through The Earth’s Crust. They Study How Rain, Snow, And Other Forms Of Precipitation Impact River Flows Or Groundwater Levels, And How Surface Water And Groundwater Evaporates Back Into The Atmosphere Or Eventually Reaches The Oceans. Hydrogeologists Analyze How Water Influences The Surrounding Environment And How Changes To The Environment Influence The Quality And Quantity Of Water. They Can Use Their Expertise To Solve Problems Concerning Water Quality And Availability. Hydrogeologist Duties/Functions/Responsibilities Evaluate the feasibility of water-related projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, and wastewater treatment facilities Research ways to minimize the negative impacts of erosion, sedimentation, or pollution on the environment Use computer models to forecast future water supplies, the spread of pollution, floods, and other events Prepare written reports and presentations of their findings Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as volume and stream flow Collect water and soil samples to test for certain properties, such as the pH or pollution levels Analyze data on the environmental impacts of pollution, erosion, drought, and other problems