Humans, at some point, had the great idea to poke holes in the ground to find water. An idea that likely followed closely after was, “Wouldn’t it be great if we could know where to put those holes to have the best chance of finding water?” Identifying where to drill or dig for water has veered from a mystic art to a science since then. Contractors who want to deploy scientific-based methods turn to products like AquaLocate. Briefly, the method uses seismic waves sent through the ground, and areas where those waves encounter interference generate electromagnetic waves that get recorded and interpreted on the surface. That information can help contractors characterize underground fluids, like water and oil.
To find out more, we spoke with Ervin Kraemer, the founder and owner of AquaLocate. The company sells seismoelectric devices, and trains and consults with drilling contractors and others on how to properly deploy and interpret the technology.