AquaterreX President Jim D’Arezzo Discusses Global Water Challenges on The James Cooley Show – It’s Your Life

AquaterreX President James D’Arezzo recently appeared on The James Cooley Show – It’s Your Life to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing communities around the world today: water availability and the future of groundwater resources.

Hosted by Dr. James JC Cooley, retired Navy officer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author, the program features conversations with leaders and innovators working to address major global challenges.

During the discussion, D’Arezzo explained how many regions are seeing wells that once produced reliable water supplies begin to decline. This trend is affecting agricultural areas, growing communities, and developing regions around the world.

“Wells that once produced plenty of water are producing less every year,” D’Arezzo noted during the interview.

While water shortages are often framed as an inevitable crisis, D’Arezzo emphasized that the situation is more complex.

“The biggest misconception is that we’re running out of water,” he said. “In reality, there are enormous groundwater resources available—we just need better ways to locate them.”

AquaterreX focuses on helping communities, developers, and agricultural operations understand groundwater availability before major infrastructure decisions are made.

Using advanced analysis techniques and proprietary instrumentation, the company can identify potential deeper groundwater resources and estimate key characteristics such as:

  • Depth to water-bearing layers

  • Thickness of aquifers

  • Estimated flow rates

This type of groundwater intelligence can help reduce the financial risk associated with drilling wells and large-scale water infrastructure projects.

During the interview, D’Arezzo also discussed the importance of integrating modern technology with groundwater exploration. Techniques originally developed in industries such as oil and gas exploration are now being adapted to locate water resources more accurately and efficiently.

“The solution to the water crisis may literally be right below our feet,” D’Arezzo explained.

The conversation also highlighted the growing importance of water planning as population growth, agricultural demand, and new infrastructure place increasing pressure on existing water supplies.

AquaterreX has worked with municipalities, agricultural operations, and international projects to identify potential groundwater resources that can supplement existing water systems.

By helping organizations understand where sustainable groundwater may exist before drilling begins, AquaterreX aims to support smarter long-term water planning.

The full interview can be viewed here:

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