Water impact assessment
A development's location and technical design can affect surface water and groundwater through different pathways. We assess these connections to identify material risks, explain protective measures and provide a coherent water assessment for the proposed project's documentation.
Connect water conditions with the actual development proposal
We identify water conditions relevant to the location and activities capable of changing water quantity, quality or movement. Available information on surface water, groundwater, surrounding uses and project design is reviewed. The study area and project stages follow potential impact pathways rather than being limited automatically to the development site's boundary.
Potential impact sources are connected to the pathways through which effects may occur and the environmental receptors requiring protection. Abstraction, discharge, dewatering or land-use changes are considered where relevant to the proposal. We check alignment with other project assumptions and identify subjects requiring additional evidence or specialist investigation before defensible conclusions can be drawn.
Findings support selection of protective measures and conditions for further design. A documentation-based assessment does not replace hydrogeological investigation, fieldwork or separate studies needed for a particular solution. We distinguish the questions that can be assessed at the current stage from those requiring a more developed design or better site information.
Technical data
| Subject | Project effects on surface water and groundwater. |
|---|---|
| Service type | Specialist assessment of impacts on the water environment. |
| Assessment basis and requirements | Project documentation, available water data and assessment criteria relevant to the location and purpose of the study. |
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| Delivery model | KFB Enviro with a partner/subcontractor |
What you receive
You receive a specialist report for project documentation describing baseline conditions, anticipated effects and proposed protective measures. The report identifies data sources, assumptions and investigation limitations. Conclusions are linked to project components, supporting coordination across disciplines and clarifying the information or design changes needed before the next stage of development work.