Water Expert Witnesses in New Mexico

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Water expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including hydrology, civil engineering, environmental science, and water rights law. Some of the most common specialties include groundwater modeling, flood analysis, stormwater management, water quality, and contamination tracing. They can opine on the effects of water use, pollution, drainage design, flooding events, and regulatory compliance.

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $450/hr
    Court Fee $450/hr

    This qualified Fluid Flow Engineering Expert obtained his BSE in Civil Engineering and his MSE and Ph.D in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University. He is a Certified Engineer in Utah and has published 40+ articles focused on Civil and Environmental Engineering research. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and the American Society of Engineers and is currently a Research Professor in Civil and Environmental at a University in the West, a Civil and Environmental Engineer at a Water Research Laboratory, and a Consultant at a Private Consulting Firm. Expert has provided testimony and technical reports as well as external review of technical reports and analysis.

    Research Professor, A university in UT

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Utah State University

    Logan,

    Utah

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $175/hr
    Court Fee $175/hr

    This highly qualified expert is has been in his field for over 30 years. He holds a PhD in engineering and economics from UC Davis, and is a certified energy manager and certified sustainable development professional. He is active in his field as a member of professional organizations including the American Water Works Association and the American Energy Society. He formerly served as an energy analyst at the California Energy Commission and as a public utility regulatory program specialist and a utility resource planner at the California Public Utilities Commission. He currently serves as president and founder of a water and energy consultancy.

    Founder & President, A water and energy consultancy based in Arizona

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), UC Davis

    Tucson,

    Arizona

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr
    Court Fee $200/hr

    This qualified expert earned his BS and MS in environmental engineering, as well as his MS in civil engineering from Drexel University, graduating cum laude. He subsequently earned his PhD in environmental engineering. He is active in his field as a member of several organizations, including the Water Environmental Federation and the American Water Works Association. He has worked closely with many municipalities including the Philadelphia Water Department, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Park and Recreations, and the Boston Water Sewer Commission. His former positions include being a research associate for Drexel University and an engineering consultant for Mott MacDonald. Currently, this expert is a client service manager for a water/wastewater company in Arizona.

    Client Service Manager, A water/wastewater company in AZ

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University

    Scottsdale,

    Arizona

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as a water and energy engineer. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD in engineering and economics from the University of California, Davis. He is certified as a sustainable development professional and an energy manager. He is active in his field as a member of the Association of Energy Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Water Works Association. He has formerly served as a systems specialist at the California Energy Commission and a utility regulatory program specialist and utility resource planner at the California Public Utilities Commission, as well as a principal consultant at HES, Inc. For the last 25 years, he has served as the founder and president of his own water and energy consulting firm.

    Founder and President, A water and energy consultancy

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Davis

    Tucson,

    Arizona

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $300/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in environmental health and water quality, with his work focusing on health-related water microbiology, as well as drinking, groundwater, and surface water quality assessment. He earned his BS in environmental biology and zoology and his PhD in agriculture and natural resources at Michigan State University. This expert is active in his field as a member of the International Water Association and the author of over 20 articles and book chapters. His research has focused on environmental microbiology and understanding the sources of contamination, assessing microbial exposures, and measuring the transport of pathogens throughout aquatic environments. He has formerly served as a research associate of marine sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and as an assistant professor in the public health department at the University of Arizona. This expert currently serves as both an assistant professor and as the co-director of the environment, exposure science, and risk assessment center at a university in Arizona. In addition, he currently serves as a visiting scientist at a coastal water research project in California.

    Scientist, A Coastal Water Research Project in CA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Michigan State University

    Tucson,

    Arizona

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What Can a Water Expert Witness Opine On?

Water Quality Testing

Assessing contamination levels in water.

Water Treatment

Removing impurities from water supplies.

Irrigation Management

Optimizing water use for agriculture.

Stormwater Management

Controlling runoff and drainage systems.

Desalination

Converting seawater to freshwater.

Water Conservation Planning

Strategies to reduce water usage.

FAQs for Water Expert Witnesses

What is a water expert witness?

A water expert witness is a qualified specialist who provides professional opinions on water quality, contamination, usage, or regulations in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, conducting analyses, preparing reports, testifying in court, and clarifying complex water issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the testimony of a water expert witness?

A water expert witness supports cases involving water contamination, groundwater disputes, flooding, drainage, stormwater management, irrigation, hydraulic failures, and water rights.

How should counsel evaluate the qualifications of a water expert witness?

Counsel should evaluate a water expert witness by reviewing their education, licenses, case experience, publications, and prior testimony specific to the water issues in dispute.

How can a water expert witness assist in interpreting complex hydrological data?

A water expert witness can interpret complex hydrological data by analyzing flow, quality, and modeling results to clearly explain water system behavior and impacts in court.

How does a water expert witness strengthen causation analysis in contested contamination matters?

A water expert witness strengthens causation analysis by scientifically linking contaminants to specific sources using hydrogeologic data, sampling, modeling, and regulatory standards.

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