Search   

Water Resources

Hydrology ● Water Resource Management ● Hydrogeology ● Groundwater Hydrology ● Surface Water Hydrology ● Groundwater Characterization ● Remediation ● Hydrogeologic Modeling ● Water Rights

Our experience in water resources has benefited many clients in planning and permitting new projects as well as understanding the hydrologic impacts and environmental constraints facing existing operations.

Today the market is rapidly changing, and regulatory restrictions and limited resources complicate water resources planning efforts. Norwest’s experts provide hydrology, engineering, modeling and expert testimony services to assist clients with a wide variety of water resource issues.Norwest is widely acknowledged for our expertise in water resource planning for mining and processing sites (including coal, gold, and uranium operations), coalbed methane projects, industrial and manufacturing operations, and unconventional energy project development including oil shale and oil sands.

We believe a significant key to the value we bring is the broad technical and industry experience of Norwest’s senior professionals in all of our projects. Our clients benefit from a senior staff averaging over 25 years of directly-related experience, This allows us to offer efficient, cost-effective and innovative solutions to your water resources challenges.

Our services include:

  • Permitting and compliance support
  • Database development and management
  • Engineering solutions to water quality issues
  • Groundwater investigations and modeling
  • Environmental compliance monitoring
  • Technical support for water disposal
  • Legal support for hydrologic and environmental liability issues
  • Surface water engineering and water quality evaluation

CaseStudy: Water Mgmt.

Mine Water Management & Stability Control 

Solution: Norwest developed long-term remediation plans to mitigate the pit wall instability, which included detailed mining and water management plans and permit application submittals. The wall failure remediation plan required mining through two large sediment ponds located in series near the edge of the mine pit backfill, allowing for the pit wall angle to meet the stability requirements. After removing the weak aqua putty layer, a buttress of overburden material was placed to allow the replacement ponds to be reconstructed on a stable backfill surface. An interim water management plan allowed the ponds to be temporarily removed from service during the seasonal dry period. read more>>