Douglas Hunter has more than 30 years of experience in all phases of the exploration and development of both small- and large-capacity groundwater supplies. He has considerable experience in hydrogeology with emphasis on groundwater flow investigations and characterizations, aquifer test analysis and interpretation, groundwater and surface water interactions, groundwater-supply development and management, and design and installation of well systems.
Hunter has evaluated critical issues such as natural recharge limitations, groundwater and surface water interactions, interferences with existing pumping centers, and water balance computations to estimate long-term groundwater yields. His unique capabilities include experience in evaluating the design, performance, and utility of both conventional vertical wells and horizontal radial collector wells. Projects have included wellfield siting and expansion studies for both vertical and horizontal collector wells, safe yield determinations, well rehabilitation and maintenance evaluations, wellfield management strategies and plans, water quality investigations, and source water protection studies.
In addition, Hunter has provided project management of hydrogeological investigations for groundwater-supply development, wellfield management, source water protection studies, production well design and installation, and aquifer and wellfield performance testing. This has involved the preparation of detailed specifications for new well installations and assistance with bidding and construction oversight, while responsibilities have encompassed the supervision and coordination of field activities associated with geologic and hydrologic site investigations, including drilling operations, geophysical surveys, variable rate and constant rate pumping tests, and the collection and interpretation of data.