HYDROGEOLOGICAL
Understanding the
relationship between environment
and human activities is the
underlying principle of
hydrogeology. As one of the many
services offered by Canadian
Shield Consultants Agency Inc., a
hydrogeological review is
included with our larger sewage
system designs and application
packages.
Not commonly
required in the past, the
implementation of performance
based building code and stringent
review for ground or surface
water approvals, the
hydrogeological assessment is
quickly becoming a valuable tool
for prospective developers or
large scale operators. The
hydrogeological evaluation
provides scientific based support
for assessing existing or
potential impacts on the
environment, ground or surface
water. Currently in the province
of Ontario, the mandate of most
provincial ministries includes
statutes specifically intended to
prevent the further degradation
of all natural features.
The
hydrogeological review examines:
Specific
site conditions affecting
the operation
Drainage
Soils -
specific types and depths
Groundwater
supplies - quantity and
quality
Relationship
between specific
activities and the
natural ecosystem,
surface or ground water
supplies
Non-specific
conditions such as:
Hydrogeological
studies are useful for specific
types of projects such as:
The use of
environmental modeling or
calculations are incorporated
into the data interpretation of
the field work to provide a
comprehensive evaluation for the
client.
As reflected in
many of the provincial ministry
mandates, the importance of sound
planning and development
monitoring is becoming more and
more a requirement as opposed to
"value added" planning.
If you are interested in learning
more about this service, please
contact us.
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