A hydrologist studies facts about water and helps in its protection and conservation. A hydrologist gives instructions on how to preserve water and its bodies. Most of the hydrologists are concerned about the future of the water bodies. They conduct researches and field studies to determine the health of the water body. They will also warn the authorities if a human act causes depletion in the health of a water body.
A hydrologist basically research ways to improve the condition of the waterbody. The reports finalized by them will help the government to take actions for the conservation of the water bodies. The presence of chemical in water bodies which will lead to water poisoning if a find out by the work of the hydrologist. They study the feasibility of the water projects in an area. The contribution of a hydrologist is very necessary in the present society to save the future of the water bodies.
To become a hydrogist you can avail courses of hydrology from various colleges.
Step 1 To become a hydrologist one must have passed 12th std in any stream
Step 2 You can start with doing your Bsc in Geography .Some of the colleges that provide courses in BSc Geography are :-
1)Asutosh College ,Kolkata
Eligibility –Must have passed 12th std
Duration -3 yrs
BSc in Geography
2)Women’s Christian College ,Chennai
Eligibility –Must have passed 12th std
Duration-3 yrs
BSc in Geography
3)Presidency College ,Chennai
Eligibility –Must have passed 12th std
Duration-3 yrs
BSc in Geography
4) Government College, Trivandrum
Eligibility –Must have passed 12th std
Duration-3 yrs
BSc in Geography
5) Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam
Eligibility –Must have passed 12th std
Duration-3 yrs
BSc in Geography
Step 2
Colleges around India provide Masters in Hydrology, Geology etc. It will give you the additional qualification to work as a Hydrologist. They are:-
1)Andhra University ,Vishakapatnam
Eligibility –Graduation
Duration -3 yrs
MSc in Hydrology
2)National Institute of Hydrology,Roorkee
Eligibility –Graduation
Duration -3 yrs
MSc in Hydrology
3)Anna University, Chennai
Eligibility –Graduation
Duration -3 yrs
MSc in Applied Geology
A hydrologist can work as an environmental engineer with various organizations .They can also pursue their career with NGOs working for the conservation of water bodies. They can work with governmental organizations .They help in assessing the feasibility of water projects such as dams and artificial lakes.
The career options for a hydrologist are water resource engineer, project officer, research fellows, and junior environmental scientist.
The salary options for a hydrologist will depend upon the post of the person. If he is joining an institute as a research fellow then the person can do research with a stipend of Rs 17,000 and as research associate he will get double the amount of a research fellow. There are other options for a hydrologist they are ecologist, Water Resource Engineer ,conservationist etc.