Gary Small

A leader in the field of groundwater recharge and applied hydrology in the Southwestern U.S.

HydroSystems, Inc

HSI President

Gary founded HSI in 1994. He has been actively involved in the development of artificial groundwater recharge projects in Arizona since 1973. He has functioned as the project manager and principal investigator for several artificial groundwater recharge projects, many of which are listed below. Gary is known for his innovative ideas regarding artificial groundwater recharge projects, and most notably for the development of new recharge methods including the use of vadose zone recharge wells, and the application of multiple recharge methods in one project. He also has extensive expertise in well siting, permitting, drilling, design, construction oversight, and testing, including several well drilling projects of large production wells and monitor wells in alluvial and fractured rock aquifer systems in Arizona and Nevada. Gary has managed a large well abandonment project for the City of Phoenix, and is also known for his well rehabilitation work and preventative well maintenance.

Gary G. Small, M.S., P.G., C.E.I., Principal Hydrogeologist

Qualifications at a Glance

· Over 30 years of experience

· M.S. Hydrology / University of Arizona, 1973

· B.S. Geology / Ft. Hays Kansas State University, 1970

· 2004 Arizona Hydrological Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Specialty Areas Groundwater recharge, well design, well drilling technology, environmental assessments, hydrogeological permitting, cable tool and rotary drilling methods and an extensive background in well repair and well rehabilitation.

Profile

Notable Project Experience

City of Scottsdale Water Campus Project,

Scottsdale, Arizona

City of Scottsdale Aquifer Storage & Recovery Demonstration Project,

Scottsdale, Arizona

Vidler Recharge Facility,

Harquahala Valley, Arizona

Fountain Hills Sanitary District Recharge Facility,

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Lake Havasu City Recharge Facility,

Lake Havasu City, Arizona