Hydrologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Hydrologist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Estimate water properties (e.g. volume, mass)
  • Develop techniques to improve water quantity and quality
  • Analyze water and soil samples and measure contamination levels
  • Measure environmental impact of erosion, droughts and floods
  • Present findings to managers and policymakers
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists
  • Participate in the construction of dams, hydroelectric power plants, etc
  • Predict floods, droughts, and snowstorms
  • Monitor pollution levels in oceans, rivers, and lakes
  • Run computer-aided models to analyze data

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Hydrologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Hydrologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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