Brackish Groundwater Comingling

Project Summary:

The objective is to assess brackish groundwater comingling issues statewide and then focuses on Gulf Coast Aquifer, Eagle Ford Shale Region, and Trans-Pecos Area. The TWDB Brackish Resources Aquifer Characterization System (BRACS) Program defines brackish groundwater as groundwater with 1,000 to 10,000 milligram per liter total dissolved solids. The assessment shall identify key problems and possible solutions and provide supporting data. At minimum, the assessment should determine what qualifies as comingling, where degradation occurs, and if commingling of two poor quality zones is allowable.

TWDB Contract Manager:

James Golab, Ph.D., P.G.

Funding Recipient:

INTERA INCORPORATED

Project Administrator:

Van Kelley, P.G., INTERA

Participants:

INTERA INCORPORATED

Project Start Date:

November 5, 2020

Project Completion Date:

August 31, 2021

Total Project Cost:

$137,700

TWDB Share of Project Cost:

$137,700

Benefits:

The stakeholders will have access to a resource document that addresses groundwater comingling issues statewide and then focuses on assessing three specific areas (Gulf Coast Aquifer, Eagle Ford Shale Region, and Trans-Pecos Area).