Development Hydrogeology

Burnside provides a full range of hydrogeological services in support of land development projects ranging from large scale Secondary Plan/Subwatershed Study level studies, through Block Plan/MESP, subsequent study levels (e.g., EIR/EMP/FSS) and detailed design. We assess development impacts on local water resources, including aquifers, watercourses and wetlands and work frequently with multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental teams to ensure groundwater constraints for development are identified along with appropriate mitigation measures and monitoring programs.

Our hydrogeology services include:

Characterization of baseline soil, groundwater and surface water conditions, including mapping of flow conditions, depth to water table and stratigraphy
Wetland assessments (hydroperiod monitoring, groundwater/surface water interaction analyses)
Hydraulic conductivity and infiltration testing; input to the design of LID measures for subsurface infiltration
Water sampling and quality assessments
Water balance calculations (pre, post and post-development with LID measures)
Groundwater resource exploration, water supply development
Pumping tests, interference assessments
Private well surveys and monitoring programs
Groundwater monitoring programs (pre, during and post construction)
Regulatory approvals and permitting – PTTW/EASR applications, monitoring and reporting
Dewatering assessments and Groundwater Management Plans for construction dewatering
Peer Review and Expert Witness Services