Hydrogeology
Akifer's team of specialists is made of up three senior hydrogeologists with over 60 years of experience in geophysical and hydrogeological studies. We have completed projects in more than 140 cities and municipalities for groundwater search and water vulnerability analysis.
Akifer has submersible cameras to find better solutions for drinking water wells. Look to our expertise for your hydrogeological projects!
Geophysical survey (seismic-refraction) to determine profile of bedrock, identify presence of deep valleys or fracturation zones).
Exploratory drilling
Geophysical survey (electrical resistivity) to locate geological formations with groundwater potential.
Construction of observation wells to determine direction of groundwater flow.
Pumping tests to determine aquifer potential and groundwater quality.
Dewatering works using wellpoints system for installation of a catchment drain.
Planning well to final depth of the future quarry to determine hydraulic properties of the aquifer (200 m).
Development of a well
Camera inspection of well as part of research and development project
Exploratory drilling
Land survey for location and levelling of the domestic wells surrounding a quarry.
Exploratory drilling.
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Water search involves targeting the best locations in a given area to develop a structure to extract groundwater of good quality and quantity. This work is generally carried out to supply municipal or private water systems, institutional buildings and industries.
Groundwater is the most affordable source of water because of its abundance, quality, proximity to the consumer and low treatment costs.
Akifer hydrogeologists possess the necessary skills to perform all services required for water search:
This service performs quantitative and qualitative aquifer management as well as monitoring output of sample sites used for potable water supply.
This work is intended to minimize operational and maintenance costs of the structures and avoid temporary or permanent interruption of drinking water sources.
Inspection by camera permits observation of the interior of catchment structures and to check the condition of its components (casing, strainer, ram/slide, drive shoe, etc.).
These observations can determine if corrections are needed to keep the well in optimal condition.
This service is available for all types of catchment works:
The aim of this work is to restore structural performance. Deterioration generally occurs after several years of use and can be caused by bacteriological or chemical contamination or misuse (overpumping, overuse, poor positioning of equipment, etc.).
Cleaning and rehabilitation of a well involves mechanical brushing of the components, with or without the use of dissolving acid, and a development stage is conducted.
Protective areas must be established around groundwater extractions to protect the integrity of the water collected.
The definition of these areas is a requirement to obtain approval from the Minister to use extraction for drinking water supply.
An inventory of activities likely to affect the quality and quantity of water samples must also be conducted within these areas.
Hydrogeological study
Hydrogeological studies consist of obtaining and analyzing information required to define and understand groundwater flow in a given area.
Understanding hydrogeological context can help predict behaviour of contaminants or prevent contamination.
Akifer's multidisciplinary team is available for your environmental hydrogeology projects.
