Given the protracted nature of many water-resource problems, it is critical that a consultant has the ability to define and focus on the relevant issues in order to develop timely and cost-effective solutions.
 
PGI Assists Its Client with Sound Planning, Appropriate Investment, and Ensuring a Highly Reliable Water Supply.

Groundwater

• Identification of the direction and rate of groundwater movement
• Analysis of aquifer recharge / discharge mechanisms
• Analysis of vadose-zone and design of groundwater monitoring networks
• Development of groundwater supply, and evaluation of suitability of a water-resource for irrigation and industrial use
  • Testing and analysis of aquifers to define
  • Hydraulic properties of water-bearing units
  • Secondary or low permeability characteristics
  • Leakage of confining units
  • Storage capacity
  • Safe yield of aquifer systems
  • Pumpage rate estimates
• Analysis and implementation of subsurface disposal/injection of liquids
• Dewatering (of mines and for slope stability)

Surface Water

• Analysis of groundwater/surface-water relationships and conjunctive use
• Identification of local and regional water use
• Evaluation and simulation of circulation and flow in rivers and estuaries and of sediment transport
• Identification of sediment deposition and impact zones
• Water-quality monitoring of springs, seeps, streams and ponds
• Monitoring stream-stage/piezometer relationships