M&A offers one of the largest, most experienced hydrologic modeling teams in the Southwestern U.S. We employ a dozen professionals who are proficient in a variety groundwater flow and contaminant transport models for both saturated and unsaturated media, including MODFLOW, MODFLOW-SURFACT, MODFLOW-USG, FEFLOW, MT3D, and PEST.
The results of our groundwater models can be integrated with decision support models to further quantify uncertainties and analyze cost-benefit scenarios. In addition, we often use 3D geologic models (such as Leapfrog) to develop input and present results in a way that is accessible to project stakeholders.
Mining Applications
- Assess dewatering requirements
- Analyze pumping impacts
- Project pore-pressure distributions for geotechnical design
- Evaluate pit-lake development
- Capture impacted tailings water seepage
- Evaluate the feasibility of lithium recovery from brine aquifers
Environmental Applications
- Support remediation activities for contaminated soil and groundwater
- Assess exposure risks associated with uncontrolled contamination
- Allocate remediation costs for litigations or mediations
Water Supply & Recharge Applications
- Estimate available water supplies
- Optimize wellfield pumping regimes
- Predict the impacts of pumping
- Assess the feasibility of Managed Aquifer Recharge projects
- Design recharge facilities and recovery wellfields
- Predict the impacts of recharge operations on groundwater levels and quality
- Satisfy permitting requirements