PROJECT: Groundwater Supply Planning and Development

Portland, Oregon

GSI evaluated the potential for developing additional groundwater sources from three alluvial aquifers for the Rockwood Water People’s Utility District in the east Portland area. We evaluated various locations relative to potential water rights considerations, land ownership, presence of conveyance infrastructure, aquifer production potential, and potential for adverse water quality (primarily from manganese). Based on GSI’s recommendations, the District abandoned two existing wells and subsequently drilled two new deep production wells that are capable of producing 2,700 and 4,200 gpm of high-quality water. The work also included prioritization of well sites for future development.