Hydrogeological Investigations
Hydrogeological Investigations
Active Earth’s team includes four highly-qualified hydrogeologists with over 100 years of combined experience throughout Western Canada in a variety of geological environments. We conduct Hydrogeological Investigations for the development of groundwater supplies, geoexchange projects, stormwater management, excavation dewatering, aquifer studies, and as part of Environmental Impact Studies for effluent releases to ground and surface water. Assessments of hydrogeological and geochemical conditions also include contaminated sites, development of groundwater flow models, and groundwater wells potentially under the direct influence of surface water (GUDI) and groundwater at risk of containing pathogens (GARP).
Active Earth’s team includes four highly-qualified hydrogeologists with over 100 years of combined experience throughout Western Canada in a variety of geological environments. We conduct Hydrogeological Investigations for the development of groundwater supplies, geoexchange projects, stormwater management, excavation dewatering, aquifer studies, and as part of Environmental Impact Studies for effluent releases to ground and surface water. Assessments of hydrogeological and geochemical conditions also include contaminated sites, development of groundwater flow models, and groundwater wells potentially under the direct influence of surface water (GUDI) and groundwater at risk of containing pathogens (GARP).
Water Supply Services
Water Supply Services
The Active Earth team has extensive experience in assessing groundwater supply potential and water quality in a variety of hydrogeologic settings (i.e. overburden and bedrock). Our hydrogeologists’ comprehensive understanding of provincial and municipal government requirements, including the new Water Sustainability Act, enables us to generate meaningful assessments related to potential impacts to aquifers and surrounding wells and to assist clients through any permitting process.
The Active Earth team has extensive experience in assessing groundwater supply potential and water quality in a variety of hydrogeologic settings (i.e. overburden and bedrock). Our hydrogeologists’ comprehensive understanding of provincial and municipal government requirements, including the new Water Sustainability Act, enables us to generate meaningful assessments related to potential impacts to aquifers and surrounding wells and to assist clients through any permitting process.
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Active Earth’s robust knowledge of groundwater chemistry is capable of providing recommendations for water treatment for bacteriological, chemical, and physical contaminants in order to provide a safe water supply for the intended purpose.
Our groundwater supply services include well siting services, well design (including flowing artesian well design), drilling supervision, pumping test analysis, geochemical analysis, recommendations for water treatment, and the completion of well evaluation reports for municipal records. These reports consider the well’s suitability in accordance with the Drinking Water Protection Act, the Groundwater Protection Regulation (under the Water Sustainability Act) and local government and project requirements. Well placement and supply potential are evaluated using field mapping and background research, including the use of various provincial and federal databases, not to mention our contacts within the water well drilling industry.
Our projects include large industrial and irrigation wells, community water supply wells, domestic wells, open-loop geothermal wells, wherein we provide a complete service from well siting to well commissioning, in partnership with other civil consultants. We also provide guidance in the decommissioning of flowing artesian wells. Active Earth’s strong relationships with drilling contractors allows us to collaborate on many aspects of well activities throughout the well life cycle.
Active Earth’s robust knowledge of groundwater chemistry is capable of providing recommendations for water treatment for bacteriological, chemical, and physical contaminants in order to provide a safe water supply for the intended purpose.
Our groundwater supply services include well siting services, well design (including flowing artesian well design), drilling supervision, pumping test analysis, geochemical analysis, recommendations for water treatment, and the completion of well evaluation reports for municipal records. These reports consider the well’s suitability in accordance with the Drinking Water Protection Act, the Groundwater Protection Regulation (under the Water Sustainability Act) and local government and project requirements. Well placement and supply potential are evaluated using field mapping and background research, including the use of various provincial and federal databases, not to mention our contacts within the water well drilling industry.
Our projects include large industrial and irrigation wells, community water supply wells, domestic wells, open-loop geothermal wells, wherein we provide a complete service from well siting to well commissioning, in partnership with other civil consultants. We also provide guidance in the decommissioning of flowing artesian wells. Active Earth’s strong relationships with drilling contractors allows us to collaborate on many aspects of well activities throughout the well life cycle.
Wastewater Disposal Services
Wastewater Disposal Services
Active Earth is a leading provider of wastewater disposal Environmental Impact Studies in B.C. Ground disposal of sewage or industrial wastewater in B.C. requires an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to be completed in accordance with the Municipal Wastewater Regulation (MWR).
Active Earth is a leading provider of wastewater disposal Environmental Impact Studies in B.C. Ground disposal of sewage or industrial wastewater in B.C. requires an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to be completed in accordance with the Municipal Wastewater Regulation (MWR).
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Assessments conducted by Active Earth include estimation of infiltration rates, groundwater mounding, groundwater travel times, dilution, and sorption capacity. encompass Our assessments evaluate potential impacts and present practical mitigation measures and environmental management practices for the protection of groundwater and surface water resources.
Assessments conducted by Active Earth include estimation of infiltration rates, groundwater mounding, groundwater travel times, dilution, and sorption capacity. encompass Our assessments evaluate potential impacts and present practical mitigation measures and environmental management practices for the protection of groundwater and surface water resources.
Construction Water Management
Construction Water Management
Active Earth are involved in a variety of land development projects that involve large excavations (e.g. for underground parkades). Many of these involve excavating into unconfined aquifers (i.e. below the water table) or into/above confined arteisan aquifers (that are under pressure). Such projects require a coordinated effort on the part of the geotechnical engineer and hydrogeologist so that a hydrostatic pressures and groundwater ingress is managed appropriately. Many such projects also require erosion and sediment control and Use Approvals under the Water Sustainability Act, which we can assist with. We also help in the selection and design of stormwater management solutions by evaluating the ground’s capacity to infiltrate stormwater.
Active Earth are involved in a variety of land development projects that involve large excavations (e.g. for underground parkades). Many of these involve excavating into unconfined aquifers (i.e. below the water table) or into/above confined arteisan aquifers (that are under pressure). Such projects require a coordinated effort on the part of the geotechnical engineer and hydrogeologist so that a hydrostatic pressures and groundwater ingress is managed appropriately. Many such projects also require erosion and sediment control and Use Approvals under the Water Sustainability Act, which we can assist with. We also help in the selection and design of stormwater management solutions by evaluating the ground’s capacity to infiltrate stormwater.
Environmental Monitoring(Including Hydrology Assesments)
Environmental Monitoring (Including Hydrology Assesments)
Active Earth routinely conducts the evaluation of water courses with respect to the Water Sustainability Act and the Riparian Areas protection Regulation. Such evaluations aid in the application for Changes in and about a Stream or in the selection of appropriate riparian areas setbacks. We collect a variety of physical and chemical monitoring data to characterize the degree of connectivity between ground and surface water.
Active Earth routinely conducts the evaluation of water courses with respect to the Water Sustainability Act and the Riparian Areas protection Regulation. Such evaluations aid in the application for Changes in and about a Stream or in the selection of appropriate riparian areas setbacks. We collect a variety of physical and chemical monitoring data to characterize the degree of connectivity between ground and surface water.
First Nations Community Projects
First Nations Community Projects
Active Earth works with First Nations Communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon in various capacities, from environmental investigations to water supply and wastewater disposal projects.
Active Earth works with First Nations Communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon in various capacities, from environmental investigations to water supply and wastewater disposal projects.
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These may include Phase I and II ESAs, EISs, EMPs, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act reports, and contaminant remediation including fuel storage tank removals. Water supply and wastewater disposal projects may be completed as part of larger development projects and/or as separate infrastructure improvement projects. First Nations capacity building and community awareness forms a significant part of our project load.
These may include Phase I and II ESAs, EISs, EMPs, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act reports, and contaminant remediation including fuel storage tank removals. Water supply and wastewater disposal projects may be completed as part of larger development projects and/or as separate infrastructure improvement projects. First Nations capacity building and community awareness forms a significant part of our project load.
