Method and system for monitoring of water movement in the subsurface during secondary recovery of hydrocarbons

A magnetic method is disclosed that can be used to map, track and monitor the progress of secondary oil recovery during water or steam floods. An electric current is injected directly into the water hydrocarbon system to be monitored. The electricity that flows in the water creates a magnetic field, which can be monitored. Monitoring the changes in the magnetic field monitors the changes in the water flooding the subsurface hydrocarbon zone. The resulting surface magnetic field is measured at various time intervals. Variation in magnetic field is used to interpret and determine the status of the hydrocarbon recovery zone.