Demonstration of Fiberglass Well Casings in Brackish Groundwater Wells
Project Summary:
Currently, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality does not permit well casings to be made of materials other than those listed under rule §290.41(c)(3).
However, recent research has suggested that fiberglass casings offer significant cost savings and have better corrosion resistance properties compared to steel casings. This study will design and install a groundwater production well using fiberglass well casings.
A companion video from a downhole camera walks the viewer down the inside of the well highlighting the structural features of the well casing.
- TWDB Contract Manager:
- Jorge A. Arroyo, P.E.
- Funding Recipient:
- North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
- Project Administrator:
- Jesus Leal, P.E., NRS Engineers
- Participants:
- North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, NRS Consulting Engineers, Befesa WaterBuild, R.W. Harden & Associates
- Project Start Date:
- September 2010
- Project Completion Date:
- August 2012 (final report pending)
- Total Project Cost:
- $787,500
- TWDB Share of Project Cost:
- $100,000
- Benefits:
- This project will develop design criteria for installing groundwater production wells using fiberglass well casings in Texas.
Project Details
Participants
Project Sponsors:
Texas Water Development Board
Jorge A. Arroyo, P.E. - Contract Manager
1700 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711
512-475-3003
Funding Recipient:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
420 S. Doolittle Road
Edinburg, Texas 78539
956-383-1618
Project Manager:
NRS Consulting Engineers
Mr. Jesus Leal, P.E. - Principal
NRS Consulting Engineers
1222 E. Tyler, Suite C
P.O. Box 2544
Harlingen, TX 78551
956-423-7409
Project Milestones
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Request for Proposals in Texas Register | December 17, 2009 |
| Initial Statement of Interest received by TWDB | March 1, 2010 |
| Study approved by TWDB Board | May 20, 2010 |
| Contract executed | September 17, 2010 |
Progress Reports
Final Report
Video
A companion video from a downhole camera walks the viewer down the inside of the well highlighting the structural features of the well casing.