Hydrogeology

Groundwater Sampling

We provide professional services in groundwater sampling and interpretation of analytical results.

Our services include:

  • Assessment of requirements and provision of groundwater monitoring
  • Design and installation of groundwater monitoring boreholes
  • Groundwater sampling in accordance with ISO 5667
  • Sample delivery to INAB accredited laboratory
  • Interpretation of analytical results

Typical project include:

  • Planning Applications for Single House Wastewater Treatment Systems
  • IPPC/IED Licensed Sites
  • Quarries
  • Landfills

Discharge Licences – Groundwater

Our team of hydrogeologists are capable of carrying out all types and levels of assessment including:

  • Tier 1, 2 and 3 Hydrogeological Assessments for Discharge Licence Applications
  • Groundwater and Soil Sampling
  • Trial Hole Logging in accordance with BS5930:1999.
  • Rising/Falling Head Tests
  • Aquifer Permeability Testing
  • Monitoring Well Design & Drilling Supervision
  • Preparation and submission of discharge licence applications

Groundwater Development

We have expertise and provide a range of services associated with developing groundwater sources for Public Water Schemes, Group Water Schemes, Industrial Supplies, Bottled Water and Geothermal Supplies etc.

  • Desk Studies and Site Walkovers
  • Groundwater Resource Assessments and Feasibility Studies
  • Design and Interpretation of Geophysics Surveys
  • Well Design and Drilling supervision
  • Pumping Tests and Yield Assessment
  • Water Quality Sampling and Assessment
  • Well Rehabilitation Assessments

Source Protection

Our team has experience with all aspects of groundwater source protection projects (Public Water Schemes, Group Water Schemes, Industry, Hotels etc).

Our services include:

  • Delineation of Zone of Contribution / Catchment
  • Hazard Mapping
  • Contamination Assessments
  • Cryptosporidium Risk Assessments
  • Assessments for Alternative Setback Distances for Landspreading

Environmental Impact Assessment Reporting (EIAR)

We have a team of geologists, hydrogeologists and hydrologists who can undertake all works associated with Land and Soils, and Water chapters for developments requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR).

Our services include:

  • Baseline monitoring and assessment
  • Groundwater, surface water and soils investigation and monitoring
  • Impact and mitigation measure identification and assessment
  • Preparation of Land and Soils and Water EIAR chapters
  • Response to any Request for Additional Information and Clarification requests
  • Common developments include Road Projects, Landfills, Quarries, Windfarms, Industrial Developments and IED Licence Applications

Water Treatment

IE Consulting provide a full range of wastewater treatment assessment and design services for industrial clients, commerical clients and single house dwellings. Our services range from wastewater characterisation, initial design assessment, detailed design and watewater licencing. We also specialise in the assessment and design of zero discharge wastewater treatment systems.

Dewatering

  • Design Risk Assessments and input to temporary works and permanent design process
  • Input to construction method statements
  • Design of dewatering monitoring systems
  • Discharge consents and monitoring
  • Aftercare and remediation
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