An integral component of water resources management and sustainability is having the adequate tools to evaluate the effects of changes in natural and human factors on system performance. Drought or well deterioration can reduce capacity. Over-pumping can draw in contamination from nearby sources or induce saltwater intrusion in coastal areas, thereby degrading water quality. A process-level understanding of hydrologic system response to diversion plans and practices is crucial to the successful permitting and operation of water resource systems.

McLane Environmental team members have performed water resource studies including:

• Ground water/surface water interaction studies;
• Analytical and numerical modeling of coastal and regional water resources;
• Well field siting evaluations and optimization;
• Saltwater intrusion and upconing analyses;
• Tidal analysis and potential impacts of rising sea level;
• Variable-density ground water modeling for coastal aquifers;
• Wastewater disposal studies;
• Nitrogen loading studies for wastewater disposal or regional planning;
• Remedial system impacts evaluation;
• Regional and basin-scale water resource analyses; and
• Wellhead protection.

With continued development, the demand placed on ground water resources in many regions has increased significantly, creating a new set of challenges for water resource managers. McLane Environmental has extensive experience in evaluating and modeling water resources, including coastal regions with saltwater issues. From simple data analyses and analytical element modeling to complex variable-density numerical models and neural network modeling techniques, McLane Environmental has the tools and expertise to assist our clients in managing their water resources.

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