Groundwater Consulting for Oregonians
Independent Hydrogeologic Services
Simpson Beach, Cape Arago, Oregon
Conditions vary significantly across the state. Some basins are well-characterized and stable. Others are experiencing declining water tables, tightening allocations, and increasing regulatory scrutiny. Understanding which situation applies to your property or operation requires independent, site-specific analysis.
At Integrated Groundwater Resources (IGRwater) we provide hydrogeologic consulting across Oregon including aquifer testing, water rights record review, contamination assessment, managed aquifer recharge planning, and other services tailored to your project.
IGRwater was founded because solutions to groundwater problems should not come with the overhead of a large firm baked into every invoice.
What we do
Hydrogeologic Capabilities
Independent hydrogeologic assessment and field investigation for agricultural operations, real estate transactions, municipal supply, and engineering teams across Oregon.
Aquifer Testing & Characterization
Field investigation to measure subsurface hydraulic properties and long-term aquifer conditions.
- ✓Constant-rate and step-drawdown pump tests
- ✓Transmissivity, conductivity, and storage calculations
- ✓Transient drawdown and conceptual site modeling
Managed Recharge & Storage
Evaluating basin suitability for managed water storage and seasonal recharge.
- ✓MAR basin capacity and suitability screening
- ✓Soil infiltration and vadose zone assessment
- ✓Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) feasibility
Instrumentation & Field Monitoring
Monitoring well networks and field data collection to establish environmental baselines.
- ✓Monitoring well placement and data logging
- ✓Streamflow staging and gauge tracking
- ✓Contamination plume tracking and reporting
Water Right Records & Analytical Support
Review of OWRD records and satellite data to document water right status and aquifer conditions.
- ✓5-year NDVI satellite irrigation activity analysis
- ✓Aquifer stability screening against OWRD thresholds
- ✓Analytical stream depletion modeling
Get in touch
Initial consultations are free. We respond within one business day.
Services
Municipal
Hydrogeologic planning and analysis for cities and water districts.
Paisley, Lake County
Irrigation
Know your water rights before the season starts.
Owyhee River, Malheur County
Real Estate
Well assessment and water rights review before you close.
Face Rock, Bandon
Domestic/Exempt Wells
Exempt Wells
Know what your well produces and whether it will hold through a dry year.
Owyhee River Cabin
Contamination
Source identification and plain-language findings before any remediation decision.
Marine Life Center, Charleston
Services
Field Services
Pump tests, aquifer characterization, and hydrogeologic reporting.
Columbia River Gorge, Looking South
Does this sound familiar?
For most of Oregon’s history, drilling a well meant getting water. Applying for a water right meant receiving one. Conditions have changed in many parts of the state. Aquifer levels are declining, curtailment is affecting users who assumed they were protected, and the regulatory framework governing groundwater use has become substantially more complex.
Let’s talk about what that means for your operation.
Why Independent Matters
Large consulting firms carry overhead that is reflected in every invoice, which includes billing rates that multiply staff salaries, layers of management, and project work that passes through multiple hands before a qualified expert is involved.
Here clients work directly with the hydrogeologist from the initial consultation through the final report. One point of contact.
Steens Mountain, Harney County
Credentials & Qualifications
Experts in Hydrogeology
Water Conflict Resolution Specialists
Registered Geologist
All photographs were taken in the field by IGRwater’s hydrogeologist.
Community Talks
We come to your community. No charge.
We offer free presentations to any public entity or non-profit organization, including water boards, irrigation districts, farm bureaus, county commissions, Tribal nations, and community groups across Oregon. Each presentation is tailored to the audience and the specific groundwater issues affecting your area. No charge.