Geohydrological Studies
Experience you can count on
The majority of freshwater resources are stored underground as groundwater. The distribution of groundwater differs and depends on the geology and subsurface condition.
With experts in hydrogeology, hydrology and other groundwater-related disciplines, Crysbol Consulting provides a dedicated team of professionals that can provide integrated solutions to meet the challenges associated with the development of new, or expansion of existing water resources. By combining proven approaches with leading edge technologies Crysbol delivers specialised technical analyses to support water resource management decisions such as evaluation of aquifer interactions, quantification of recharge rates, aquifer characterisation, and groundwater numerical modelling.
Our methodologies recognise and build on past successes, address future challenges, and are structured to enable our clients to realise future opportunities.
Water Use Licence Application (WULA)
WULA is required to achieve compliance with the National Water Act (NWA); to verify historical water uses and registration certificates; to formalize lawful water uses; and to register as a water user. Crysbol Consulting has extensive experience in successfully preparing applications for water use license in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (NWA). Our WULA services are provided to a wide range of sectors including mining, agriculture, municipalities, resorts and industry.
Our wide range of hydrology and geohydrology services includes the following:
- Water Use Licence Applications
- Groundwater monitoring
- A hydrocensus survey through gathering of hydrogeological data and field measurements.
- Technical support through Geographical Information System (GIS) and database skills.
- Identification and development of groundwater resources through the siting, drilling, test pumping and development of boreholes.
- Borehole construction development and geological logging
- Aquifer testing and estimation of sustainable abstraction rates
- Groundwater modelling and analysis
- Groundwater and surface water management
- Determination of 1:100-year flood line of all water courses within the affected are
Some of the completed Geohydrological Studies
Geohydrological study for the upgrade of Allanridge waste water treatment plant, Matjhabeng local municipality, Free State.
The Geohydrological study began with a desktop study followed by a hydrocensus field study. Sampling and chemical analyses were conducted in surrounding surface waters and boreholes. Groundwater recharge and modelling were determined. A comprehensive geohydrologic report in accordance to DWS standard was prepared describing the geohydrologic characteristics of the site with respect to the proposed upgrade.
Date Completed: July 2020.
Geohydrological study for the upgrade of Theronia waste water treatment plant, Matjhabeng local municipality, Free State.
The Geohydrological study began with a desktop study followed by a hydrocensus field study. Sampling and chemical analyses were conducted in surrounding surface waters and boreholes. Groundwater recharge and modelling were determined. A comprehensive geohydrologic report in accordance to DWS standard was prepared describing the geohydrologic characteristics of the site with respect to the proposed upgrade.
Date Completed: July 2020.
The Geohydrological study began with a desktop study followed by a hydrocensus field study, Aquifer testing, drilling of monitoring boreholes, Sampling and chemical analyses. A comprehensive geohydrologic report in accordance to DWS standard was prepared describing the geohydrologic characteristics of the site with respect to the proposed upgrade.
Dated: October 2022
Geohydrological studies for development of Putfontein cemetery, Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality, Gauteng province.
The Geohydrological study began with a desktop study followed by a hydrocensus field study. Geohydrologic parameters were determined from the boreholes and surface water bodies surrounding the proposed cemetery yard. A comprehensive geohydrologic report in accordance to DWS standard was prepared describing the geohydrological characteristics of the site with respect to the proposed extension.
Date completed: January 2021.
