Groundwater monitoring management and flood control
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With a growing population and global warming, water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. This means we need better risk management through monitoring and prediction, especially when it comes to groundwater. Understanding the underground water conditions helps you manage and predict how groundwater moves more effectively. And you can design and build better assets – that last longer. We design groundwater monitoring plans for urban areas through innovative data acquisition methods and remote sensing technology. This leads to more efficient, cost-effective groundwater systems. We also offer consultancy services and geo-hydrological field research studies to help with groundwater remediation, wastewater disposal, and spatial groundwater planning surface monitoring.
Chris Botha
Global lead - Groundwater
Groundwater Expertise and Services
What is Groundwater?
Groundwater refers to the water located beneath the earth's surface in soil pores and fractures. It's a vital resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry.
We specialise in designing groundwater monitoring plans using advanced remote sensing and geospatial data techniques. Our groundwater consulting services provide comprehensive groundwater risk assessment, water remediation, and flood risk mapping solutions.
We provide accurate solutions for managing groundwater and underground water. Our goal is to help clients tackle complex water challenges and help you understand the ground you are developing on.
Why is groundwater monitoring important?
Groundwater monitoring is crucial to understanding water table fluctuations, contamination risks, and overall water resource availability. It provides essential data for sustainable management by using flood risk maps and geospatial data to assess potential threats, helping prevent water scarcity and environmental damage.
What is a groundwater modelling plan?
A Groundwater Modelling Plan refers to a strategic approach used to simulate groundwater systems, assess aquifer behaviour, and predict future groundwater conditions. It typically involves gathering hydrological data, constructing models to simulate water flow, and analysing impacts on water resources for projects like construction or environmental management. Fugro provides consulting services to support sustainable groundwater management and informed decision-making, ensuring minimal environmental impact while addressing client needs.
This model helps in decision-making for water resource management, groundwater contamination assessment, infrastructure planning, and environmental impact evaluations. By accurately modelling these systems, experts can assess the sustainability of groundwater use and develop strategies for water remediation and risk mitigation.
How our groundwater risk assessments help with sustainable building
Groundwater risk assessments play a crucial role in sustainable building by identifying potential groundwater-related hazards, such as flooding, contamination, or water table fluctuations. By using groundwater modelling and geospatial data, these assessments help developers make informed decisions about site selection, foundation design, and water management strategies.
This helps build structures that fit well with the environment. It reduces risks like soil sinking, damage to buildings, and pollution of local water. It also supports the long-term health of both infrastructure and ecosystems.
Case study
Sustainable dike design ideas prove their worth against floods
In the Dutch province of Limburg, we helped develop and implement two cutting-edge, sustainable dike designs. The idea: construct the dikes using the area’s own materials, carefully integrating them in the landscape. However, the soil did not meet the standard requirements for dike clay.
Case study
365 kilometres of levees, locks, and sluices: a safety assessment
The Dutch have always been pioneers in hydraulic and geotechnical engineering. After the devastating North Sea flood in 1953, flood defence became a pillar of Dutch innovation. So when the Dutch regional water authority needed to determine the strength of its primary levee system, they appointed a Dutch company to conduct levee safety assessments – Fugro.
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Chris Botha
Global lead - Groundwater
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