GEMS - Construction Dewatering

Construction Dewatering Services

GEMS has extensive and diverse experience in all facets of Construction Dewatering.
The following is a summary of the associated services we perform

Preliminary site assessments for dewatering requirements

Performance and interpretation of aquifer pumping tests for both expected discharge rates and anticipated zone(s) of influence

Municipal sewer discharge assessments for dewatering effluent and applying for and attainment of necessary permits

Aquatic habitat impact assessments for discharge of dewatering effluent to natural environment and the application for and attainment of necessary regulatory agency permits

Design of or review of a construction dewatering design including:

Vacuum wellpoint
extraction systems
Vacuum eductor well extraction systems
Conventional deep
extraction wells
Passive pressure
relief wells
Dewatering effluent treatment systems

	Assist in the development of dewatering contract language (specifications) to ensure regulatory compliance and project requirements

	Development of comprehensive monitoring programs for compliance with water taking permit conditions and project specific needs

	Geo-scientific subsoil logging and drafting to meet contract specifications

	Oversee and inspect dewatering well installation and pumping operations

	Review of contractor claims such as subsurface changed conditions

	Site assessments for environmental impacts following dewatering

	Private well complaint investigations and resolutions

	Automated monitoring capabilities

	On site, real-time water quality analysis and prescreening