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