Groundwater Assesment

Industry We Service 

Caldera Environmental’s groundwater services are tailored to meet the unique challenges of various sectors:

  • Infrastructure: We support infrastructure projects by assessing groundwater conditions and developing management plans to protect water resources during construction and operation.

  • Mining: Our team provides comprehensive groundwater assessments for mining projects, including baseline studies, impact assessments, and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Landfills: We offer groundwater monitoring and contamination assessment services for landfill sites, helping to prevent and manage leachate impacts on surrounding groundwater resources.

  • Airports: Groundwater assessments for airport projects focus on managing potential contamination from fuel storage, de-icing activities and other airport operations.

  • Property Development: We assist property developers in assessing groundwater conditions and managing potential contamination risks, ensuring safe and sustainable development.

  • Agriculture: Our services for the agricultural sector include assessing groundwater availability and quality, as well as developing strategies to manage irrigation and prevent contamination from agricultural activities.

Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

Navigating the regulatory landscape is a critical aspect of groundwater management. Caldera Environmental has extensive experience working with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders to ensure project compliance and success. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest regulations and guidelines, providing clients with informed advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.

Importance of Professional Expertise

Engaging experienced and knowledgeable environmental consultants is essential for effective groundwater management. Caldera Environmental’s team brings a wealth of expertise, ensuring that every project is handled with precision and care. Our commitment to excellence and compliance ensures that we deliver results that are not only effective but also sustainable and legally sound.

Groundwater is a fundamental aspect of Caldera Environmental’s services and a key focus in many of our projects. We offer a wide range of groundwater services to help clients assess and manage groundwater contamination. Our multidisciplinary team provides advice and support across various sectors, including infrastructure, mining, landfills, airports, dewatering construction, property development, and agriculture. Caldera Environmental staff have significant, industry-proven experience in groundwater investigation, ensuring successful project delivery, while offering specialist technical services and advice to support environmental planning and decision-making. Additionally, we have considerable experience interacting with regulatory authorities and key stakeholders to ensure project success.

Comprehensive Groundwater Services

Our groundwater services encompass a variety of assessments and management strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of each project. These services include:

  • Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling: Regular monitoring and sampling are crucial for understanding groundwater quality and quantity. Our team uses state-of-the-art equipment to collect and analyse groundwater samples, providing accurate data to inform decision-making.

  • Groundwater Monitoring Well Installation: Correct installation of groundwater monitoring wells is essential for accurate data collection. Our team ensures wells are strategically placed and constructed to meet regulatory standards and project-specific requirements.

  • Contamination Investigations: Identifying and assessing groundwater contamination is a critical component of our services. We investigate potential sources of contamination, such as industrial activities, agricultural practices, and landfill operations, and develop strategies to mitigate their impact.

  • Dewatering and Water Management: For construction and mining projects, effective dewatering and water management are vital. We design and implement dewatering systems to control groundwater levels, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.

  • Groundwater Modelling: Our experts use advanced groundwater modelling techniques to simulate groundwater flow and contaminant transport. These models help predict future conditions and assess the effectiveness of proposed management strategies.

Groundwater Assessment

Services Include:

  • Site based groundwater investigation

  • Service station groundwater gauging and sampling

  • Development of Dewatering Management Plans (DMP)

  • Dewatering groundwater validation

  • Dam Dewatering Management Plans

  • Groundwater treatment

  • Surface water assessment and treatment

  • PFAS in groundwater investigation

  • Groundwater monitoring well installation via drill rig

  • Landfill leachate