Scoped hydrogeological studies including pumping test, groundwater sampling, terrain analysis, impact assessment, development considerations, well design, and water treatment.
Satisfies requirements of MECP Procedure D-5-4/D-5-5, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Drinking Water Standards.
Lot severance hydrogeological studies from $6,500.
Comprehensive hydrogeological assessments to satisfy all requirements including MECP Procedure D-5-4 (septic systems suitability), MECP Procedure D-5-5 (water supply wells), Ontario Building Code, Ontario Drinking Water Standards, and the Ontario Planning Act.
Pre-consultation with regulators and stakeholders to clearly define requirements prior to investigation.
Ongoing correspondence and representation at meetings as an advocate for your project to facilitate project approval.
Hydrogeological studies to satisfy Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources requirements for mineral aggregate Site Plan approvals & amendments.
Aggregate resource assessments.
Karst assessments.
Maximum water table reports.
Groundwater monitoring, monitoring well installations.
Water taking permits (PTTW), and Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) for water discharge.
Terrain analysis studies.
Test pitting. Hand digging and/or sub-contracted mini excavator or backhoe. Including underground service locates.
LIDAR analysis using HEC-RAS.
Septic system suitability.
Detailed cross sections showing wells, well configurations, water bearing fractures, geology, and hydrogeological interpretations.
EASR reports for construction dewatering.
Online registration (MECP Access Permissions web portal).
Permit to Take Water (PTTW) investigation and reporting for pits & quarries, and agricultural uses.
Single well response testing and pumping tests.
Online registration / application using MECP Access Environment Public Secure Account.
Environmental Compliance Approvals (ECA) for discharge associated with water taking. (i.e. Ontario Water Resources Act, Section 53 industrial sewage works approvals).
Technical review of hydrogeological assessment reports for Municipal planning departments
Extensive experience with County of Lanark, City of Ottawa, and United Counties of Prescott and Russell.
Pre-submission consultation with consultants and stakeholders.
Fast turnaround (15 business days).
Competitive rates.
Commercial and agricultural water supply studies. Pumping tests and groundwater sampling to suit your specific needs (e.g. due diligence prior to property acquisition, zoning amendments, additional occupancy, increased water use).
For land development projects in areas designated for mineral extraction. Determine if your project complies with Provincial and Municipal policies for aggregate resources, which protect the long-term aggregate supply.
Well grouting inspections ($300 flat rate in the Ottawa region) including coordination with driller, site visit, photographs, method verification, grout sample, and well inspection certificate (within 24 hours of inspection).
Karst Assessment including LIDAR terrain analysis, field traverse, mapping, photography, sampling, and detailed reporting according to Canadian standards.