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Westbay Multilevel Groundwater Monitoring System

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Multilevel groundwater monitoring in a multiport system

Monitoring the world's groundwater resources is more important than ever. As worldwide population and industrial expansion increasingly threaten water supplies, the development and management of groundwater resources has become a global concern. Collection of hydraulic and water quality data is an essential first step to characterization and better management of these groundwater resources.

Reduce uncertainty in basin performance models and increase confidence in management decisions with more data. Westbay System enables you to monitor multiple zones in a single borehole.

  • Avoid drilling multiple boreholes at each location.
  • Collect fluid samples without repeated purging.
  • Get more data from each hole, leading to a more detailed understanding of subsurface conditions.

The sophisticated features of Westbay System represent a significant advancement in groundwater monitoring capability. You'll get more data and better quality data within a reasonable budget, meaning you can afford the information you need to improve long-term water management decisions.

Groundwater Management

Geological Repositories

Environmental Projects

Geotechnical Projects

Multilevel Well Details

Multilevel Well Specifications

Use Westbay System for 

  • In-situ fluid pressure measurement.
  • Pressure profiling.
  • Single zone permanent pressure monitoring.
  • Multizone permanent pressure monitoring.
  • Fluid sampling at formation pressure.
  • Fluid pumping.
  • In-situ chemical sensing (P, T, pH, Redox, Conductivity, Dissolved Oxygen and other parameters).
  • Single zone tests.
  • Vertical interference tests (with sampler probe).
  • Slug interference tests (with pumping port).
  • Cross-well tests.

Applications 

Since its introduction in 1978, Westbay System has been used for a variety of applications around the world, including: Groundwater Management, Geological Repositories, Environmental Projects, Geotechnical Projects

Westbay System empowers you to monitor multiple discrete levels in a single borehole without cross-contamination. The casing and packers seal the borehole, isolating multiple monitoring zones, and preventing unnatural cross-flow between them.

Westbay System casing is available in two sizes:

  • MP55 System (55 mm ID): Install larger diameter casing deeper, providing you greater flexibility and upgrade potential.
  • MP38 System (38 mm ID): Functions like MP55 but with a smaller diameter.

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Benefits

  • Get detailed three-dimensional data—leading to an improved understanding of hydrogeological conditions and contaminant transport.
  • Minimize storage volume and prevent flow along the borehole.
  • Reduce drilling and installation costs.
  • Drill fewer holes and reduce site disturbance.
  • Avoid cross contamination through discrete sampling.

Features

  • Any number of monitoring zones in a single well
  • Additional data at small incremental cost
  • Sealed monitoring zones
  • Option for automated monitoring of multiple depths
  • Samples obtained at formation pressure
  • Removable and upgradeable probes
  • Option to monitor chemical parameters
  • Improved security
  • Defensible field QA/QC procedures