Geographic Information System (GIS)
The GIS, in conjunction with the District's Regional Groundwater Model, is used to provide better planning and basin management. The system is used to organize and store an extensive database of spatial information, including well locations, water level data, water quality information, well construction data, production data, aquifer locations, and computer model files. Specific information is available to WRD pumper or stakeholder upon request and can be delivered through the preparation of maps, tables, reports, or other compatible format. The District has recently made its web-based Interactive Well Search tool available to the public which provides users with limited access to the District's water quality and production database. |
The WRD's Geographic Information System (GIS) is composed of map layers containing spatial information and an extensive database containing tabular information. The database includes water level and water quality data for the entire WRD service area with information obtained not only from the District's Regional Groundwater Monitoring Program, but also water quality data acquired from the California Department of Health Services (DHS). Additionally, the tabular data contains detailed information on well construction, historical groundwater production, historical replenishment water purchases and other elements related to the WRD's operations. The District's GIS software essentially merges these two data sources, thus allowing the vast amounts of data contained in the tabular databases to be displayed graphically on their associated map layers. The system requires continuous update and maintenance but serves as a powerful tool for understanding basin characteristics and overall basin health.