The coastal City of Titusville has been in a tenuous situation in regard to satisfying their water needs due to   the potential for saline intrusion, high iron concentrations, encrusted well screens and drought conditions. Barnes, Ferland and Associates, Inc. (BFA) provided hydrogeologic consulting services to Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt, Inc. for the Area II Well Field Refurbishment Program. The program was based on recommendations from the Area II Well Field Management Study and the Consumptive Use Permit Conditions. The Program involved the replacement, abandonment and rehabilitation of numerous supply wells and the associated permitting. Additionally, test monitor wells were installed to further define the depth and extent of the freshwater lens.

BFA Hydrogeologists developed technical specifications, provided bidding assistance, construction management and field observation and testing services for the drilling program. The well design was carefully considered to minimize the groundwater entrance velocity and maximize the well efficiency. Testing results indicated that the combined yield of the 16 new wells increased more than 40 percent, while keeping the pumping level above the top of the well screens. The wells were outfitted with real time water level monitoring and variable frequency drive equipment to optimize well pumping cycles and the sustained well field yield.

Reference:
Mr. Brian Hunter
Water Resources
2836 Garden Street
Titusville, Florida 32796
(407) 383-5656

Well Costs: $566,152
Completion Date: July, 1995