Douglas Partners services

Many sites are located in isolated areas with little existing infrastructure. Establishing groundwater supplies for domestic use, mine operations and irrigation is generally more cost effective than constructing surface storage. Groundwater also generally requires less treatment. DP has extensive experience in locating, developing and managing groundwater supplies for towns, mines, industry, resorts and irrigation.

Potential sources of groundwater contamination include landfill sites (sanitary and hazardous wastes), leaks and spills from petroleum, septic and chemical storage tanks, tailings dams, radioactive waste and the use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers for agricultural purposes. Prevention detection and control requires effective containment and management techniques.