Groundwater Investigations
Groundwater studies are an essential part of the planning process since an understanding of local or regional groundwater systems is a basic need for almost any development. The knowledge acquired from these studies is priceless; it helps make well-informed decisions and guarantees the accomplishment of projects. At Ground Consultants, we emphasize the value of this comprehension and offer a wealth of groundwater investigation knowledge. Methodologies and procedures employed in these investigations are as different as the causes behind them. Because of our in-depth knowledge in this area, we are able to provide thorough insights, guaranteeing that projects are sustainable, ecologically conscious, and well-informed.
Our services in groundwater investigations include:
- Examination of pertinent data, such as hydrogeological data from government databases, geological mapping, and analysis of earlier studies.
- Surveying using geophysical methods;
- Borehole logging and exploration drilling.
- Building monitoring bores and setting up monitoring apparatus.
- Slug tests are used for permeability assessment and hydraulic testing of aquifers and wells, which involves pumping water bores.
- Analytical, numerical, and conceptual modeling.
- Evaluation of groundwater quality.
- Interaction with the authorities responsible for regulations.
Groundwater Monitoring
Ground Consultants is a leading provider of specialized knowledge in groundwater monitoring. Among the groundwater monitoring services we provide are:
- The planning and implementation of networks for monitoring groundwater that include piezometers and/or monitoring bores.
- Installing, downloading, and processing data from vibrating wire piezometers (VWPs).
- Setting up dataloggers, downloading, editing, and evaluating pressure transducer data.
- Groundwater sample collected for in-depth chemical parameter analysis at a facility approved by NATA.
- Creating and implementing programs for groundwater monitoring. Data monitoring is analyzed and reported for submission to regulatory authorities.
Conceptual Analytical & Numerical Modelling
Our hydrogeologists offer customized solutions for varied groundwater challenges based on extensive experience. We use diverse methods to help clients understand and tackle uncertainties and risks related to their groundwater issues.
Our capabilities encompass:
- Creation of conceptual models for hydrogeology.
- Application of tried-and-true analytical methods (such as recharge analysis) to estimate certain water budget components.
- Calculation of well and aquifer characteristics using test pumping data analysis.
- Building, adjusting, verifying, testing for sensitivity, and analyzing uncertainty for numerical models based on sites or regions.
- Creating and implementing programs for groundwater monitoring. Data monitoring is analyzed and reported for submission to regulatory authorities.
Impact Assessment & Approvals
At Ground Consultants, we understand that protecting groundwater resources necessitates a thorough analysis of how development may affect current systems. Our knowledge guarantees careful management for long-term use, conserving and safeguarding these priceless resources.
Our expertise in undertaking Impact Assessments includes:
- Gathering of baseline information.
- Conceptual Hydrogeological Model Development.
- Qualitative evaluation of the effects.
- Quantitative impact assessment by numerical or analytical modeling.
- creating programs for groundwater monitoring.
Dewatering & Groundwater Control
Our team at Ground Consultants is made up of highly skilled hydrogeologists and groundwater engineers who are equipped with state-of-the-art tools and software. This allows us to provide unmatched support to clients who need help with dewatering and groundwater control, modeling, and data interpretation.
Our competencies consist of:
- Aquifer modeling addresses challenges related to water supply and dewatering in steady state or intermittent situations.
- Modeling the movement of contaminants.
- Evaluation of the movement of people into tunnels, basement excavations, and mines.
- Evaluation of mine and civil infrastructure project impacts on groundwater.
Groundwater Contamination
Many things may contaminate groundwater, including radioactive waste, septic and chemical storage tanks, petroleum leaks and spills, tailings dams, radioactive waste disposal sites, and the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides in agriculture. The long-term viability and health of this priceless resource are contingent upon the implementation of prevention, detection, and control methods. At Douglas Partners, we’re dedicated to offering all-encompassing solutions that reduce hazards, encourage ethical behavior, and protect our groundwater for future generations.
Our knowledge in this area consists of:
- Evaluation of the pollution of the site.
- Underground storage tank assessment.
- Groundwater monitoring and the installation of monitoring wells.
- Evaluation of the level of pollution.
- Design of tailings dams and landfills.
- Modeling the fate and movement of contaminants.
- Validation and monitoring of remediation.