A hydrogeological model is generally developed using real field data, such as the aquifer’s permeability, its extent, piezometric levels and other hydrogeological characteristics. These data are input into computational grids, where mathematical equations describing water flow through porous media or fractured rock are solved.

The result is a numerical representation of the hydrogeological system, which can simulate scenarios such as increased water pumping, contaminants spread and the effects of climate change on groundwater resources. These models can also be applied in shallow geothermal contexts to assess the thermal impact of new installations or evaluate their long-term thermal sustainability.

Additionally, the hydrogeology sector develops hydrogeological models upon request.