Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Services

Hydrogeologic Services

ECS provides a broad range of hydrogeologic services and has the technical capabilities to apply sound strategies to complex groundwater-related projects. We have demonstrated experience working for industrial, commercial and municipal clients on projects located throughout the United States in a variety of hydrogeologic environments.

Our team of hydrogeologists aid clients faced with challenging water supply and groundwater flow projects. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a high level of technical ability and service on projects related to high-yield supply wells, well design, well testing, groundwater impact evaluations, groundwater modeling, advanced geospatial analysis and much more as part of our comprehensive hydrogeologic services. Contact us and let us know how we can help.

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Hydrogeologic Services

ECS provides a broad range of hydrogeologic services and has the technical capabilities to apply sound strategies to complex groundwater-related projects. We have demonstrated experience working for industrial, commercial and municipal clients on projects located throughout the United States in a variety of hydrogeologic environments.

Our team of hydrogeologists aid clients faced with challenging water supply and groundwater flow projects. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a high level of technical ability and service on projects related to high-yield supply wells, well design, well testing, groundwater impact evaluations, groundwater modeling, advanced geospatial analysis and much more as part of our comprehensive hydrogeologic services. Contact us and let us know how we can help.

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Well siting, design, permitting, installation and testing

ECS has completed numerous supply well projects in Coastal Plain, crystalline-rock and karst environments. Our approach is based on site location and project-specific details and can include a literature review, fracture trace analysis, geophysical electrical resistivity surveying, well siting, well design, well installation, well testing and water quality sampling.

Aquifer testing

We are adept at completing aquifer testing to characterize aquifer conditions and evaluate well performance. Our skilled staff are experienced performing pumping tests and slug tests (solid slug and pneumatic) in a variety of geologic settings and hydrogeologic conditions. Findings from aquifer testing can be used to characterize aquifer conditions that can impact long-term well performance and to estimate a well’s long-term sustainable pumping yield.

Well siting, design, permitting, installation and testing

ECS has completed numerous supply well projects in Coastal Plain, crystalline-rock and karst environments. Our approach is based on site location and project-specific details and can include a literature review, fracture trace analysis, geophysical electrical resistivity surveying, well siting, well design, well installation, well testing and water quality sampling.

Aquifer testing

We are adept at completing aquifer testing to characterize aquifer conditions and evaluate well performance. Our skilled staff are experienced performing pumping tests and slug tests (solid slug and pneumatic) in a variety of geologic settings and hydrogeologic conditions. Findings from aquifer testing can be used to characterize aquifer conditions that can impact long-term well performance and to estimate a well’s long-term sustainable pumping yield.

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Numerical groundwater modeling

Groundwater modeling is a useful tool that can provide insight into impacts associated with a planned stress to a groundwater system. Numerical groundwater models can be applied to a variety of applications, including construction-dewatering projects; mining-related groundwater and surface water impact assessments; mine reclamation pit-filling evaluations; supply well impact assessments for industrial, municipal and community residential wells; shallow groundwater drain-design projects; stream-reconfiguration evaluations and groundwater mounding assessments.

Supply well feasibility assessments

Understanding the hydrogeologic environment, well yield potential, contaminant risks and permitting requirements is a critical preliminary step toward achieving a successful and cost-effective well installation project. Findings from these evaluations provide the client with information that can be used during the planning phase of a project to identify an aquifer target, create a preliminary well design and generate budgetary costs for well installation and testing.

Numerical groundwater modeling

Groundwater modeling is a useful tool that can provide insight into impacts associated with a planned stress to a groundwater system. Numerical groundwater models can be applied to a variety of applications, including construction-dewatering projects; mining-related groundwater and surface water impact assessments; mine reclamation pit-filling evaluations; supply well impact assessments for industrial, municipal and community residential wells; shallow groundwater drain-design projects; stream-reconfiguration evaluations and groundwater mounding assessments.

Supply well feasibility assessments

Understanding the hydrogeologic environment, well yield potential, contaminant risks and permitting requirements is a critical preliminary step toward achieving a successful and cost-effective well installation project. Findings from these evaluations provide the client with information that can be used during the planning phase of a project to identify an aquifer target, create a preliminary well design and generate budgetary costs for well installation and testing.

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Municipal groundwater resource evaluations

Understanding a region’s groundwater resources is the first step toward proper management to prevent future water scarcity or quality problems. ECS has performed groundwater resource evaluations have been used by municipalities to gain better understanding of their groundwater resources. These evaluations have been incorporated into county comprehensive management plans to help municipal officials make informed water supply decisions.

Construction dewatering evaluations

Urban construction dewatering projects often require the management of contaminated shallow groundwater, which can significantly increase project costs. ECS quantitatively evaluates aquifer characteristics in comparison to dewatering system designs to estimate dewatering pumping rates. Findings from these evaluations can be used to estimate construction dewatering rates and aid in the design of an on-site water treatment system.

Municipal groundwater resource evaluations

Understanding a region’s groundwater resources is the first step toward proper management to prevent future water scarcity or quality problems. ECS has performed groundwater resource evaluations have been used by municipalities to gain better understanding of their groundwater resources. These evaluations have been incorporated into county comprehensive management plans to help municipal officials make informed water supply decisions.

Construction dewatering evaluations

Urban construction dewatering projects often require the management of contaminated shallow groundwater, which can significantly increase project costs. ECS quantitatively evaluates aquifer characteristics in comparison to dewatering system designs to estimate dewatering pumping rates. Findings from these evaluations can be used to estimate construction dewatering rates and aid in the design of an on-site water treatment system.

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Groundwater mounding studies and seepage assessments

Our experts are skilled at completing groundwater mounding evaluations to estimate mounding associated with planned stormwater-retention structures or septic systems. We are qualified to assess systems ranging in complexity and apply a suitable modeling approach to meet project needs.

ECS also offers seepage assessments to determine the source and cause of seepage-related problems associated with retaining walls, subsurface building levels and subgrade stormwater distribution systems.

Groundwater monitoring

ECS has numerous ongoing long-term groundwater monitoring projects that involve collecting groundwater level and water quality data using a variety of monitoring and sampling techniques. ECS is adept at designing monitoring and sampling plans using state-of-the-art instruments to provide defensible data that meets project-specific objectives.

Groundwater mounding studies and seepage assessments

Our experts are skilled at completing groundwater mounding evaluations to estimate mounding associated with planned stormwater-retention structures or septic systems. We are qualified to assess systems ranging in complexity and apply a suitable modeling approach to meet project needs.

ECS also offers seepage assessments to determine the source and cause of seepage-related problems associated with retaining walls, subsurface building levels and subgrade stormwater distribution systems.

Groundwater monitoring

ECS has numerous ongoing long-term groundwater monitoring projects that involve collecting groundwater level and water quality data using a variety of monitoring and sampling techniques. ECS is adept at designing monitoring and sampling plans using state-of-the-art instruments to provide defensible data that meets project-specific objectives.

Noteworthy Hydrogeologic Projects by ECS

  • Groundwater Resources Evaluation, Stafford County, VA
  • Municipal Well Design, Installation and Testing, Urbanna, VA
  • Groundwater Modeling Assessment for a Municipal Stream Reconfiguration Project, Charleston, SC
  • Hydrogeologic Evaluation and Groundwater Modeling Assessment of the River Point Construction Dewatering Site, Washington, D.C.

Noteworthy Hydrogeologic Projects by ECS

  • Groundwater Resources Evaluation, Stafford County, VA
  • Municipal Well Design, Installation and Testing, Urbanna, VA
  • Groundwater Modeling Assessment for a Municipal Stream Reconfiguration Project, Charleston, SC
  • Hydrogeologic Evaluation and Groundwater Modeling Assessment of the River Point Construction Dewatering Site, Washington, D.C.

Reach out to ECS for Your Hydrogeologic Needs