In the dry stretch of late summer, water means everything to a rancher. This case study highlights how S E GLOBAL’s seismic groundwater survey helped a Texas rancher avoid costly mistakes and secure a productive well—saving not only his investment but the health of his livestock.
The Situation:
- Client: 600-acre cattle rancher in West Texas
- Problem: Two previously drilled wells had run dry. Local contractors advised drilling again based on historical maps. The client wanted a second opinion before spending another $20,000.
The Solution:
- We performed a seismic and resistivity survey across a 40-acre zone of interest.
- Our analysis revealed a narrow, deep aquifer running under a previously overlooked slope.
- We provided GPS coordinates and a recommended depth for optimal yield.
The Outcome:
- The client drilled exactly where we suggested and hit a water-producing zone at 412 feet.
- The well has since produced consistently at over 18 gallons per minute.
- Total survey cost: under $5,000. Savings: over $15,000 in avoided failed wells—and the confidence of water security.
