Water Quality Monitoring Services - Brochure

Water Quality MonitoringQuality, Protection and Peace of Mind“With ever increasing pressureson our water environment it isessential that decisions arebased on sound data, scienceand local knowledge"Peter Mulder, Environmental Monitoring Manager.Water is a precious, but limited resourceessential for human consumption, wildlife,amenity and industrial use.Monitoring the quality of surface andgroundwater is essential if the quality is tobe maintained or improved.We offer a range of surface and groundwater quality sampling techniques forincident and directive investigations.Our highly qualified staff are able to assessa range of waterbody types such as rivers,lakes, ponds, canals, and tidal or marineenvironmentswww.ohes.co.uk Case study:Peroxide dosingin the Lower LeeOur EnvironmentalMonitoring divisionwere recentlyinvolved in a projectlooking at the use ofhydrogen peroxideto alleviate waterquality problems inthe River Leethrough the Olympicdevelopment site.The work wascommissioned aspart of theinstallation of thePrescott Lock at thelower end of theRiver Lee.The lock has removedthe tidal influence fromthe lower Lee, and hascreated animpoundment behindwhich, water quality maydeteriorate. The projectinvolved dosing the riverwith two forms ofhydrogen peroxide andmonitoring the effectusing instrumentation.Our services include:River, lake and reservoir water qualitysamplingPollution monitoringGroundwater quality samplingGroundwater levelingAutomated Quality Monitoring System(AQMS)Microbiological sampling for potentialpathogensFully trained staff for hydrogen peroxidedosingInterpretation of analysis results andclear reportingUse of biological indicators to assesspotential impact of water quality onaquatic ecologyPlease contact us if we can be of any further help.All the services we provide follow recommendedCodes of Practice and national guidance.Water Quality MonitoringContact 0870 240 3329 www.ohes.co.uk1 The Courtyard, Denmark Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2AZT : 0870 240 3329 F : 0118 977 2147 E : info@ohes.co.ukwww.ohes.co.uk