Groundwater modelling services
Groundwater Flow Modelling and Analysis
We aim to Answer Your Complex Site Questions.
Get proportionate, defensible groundwater modelling. Whether you need a new model built from scratch or an expert review of an existing model, we provide the exact level of analysis required to support your project decisions.
As experienced groundwater modelling consultants, we focus on proportionate methods. We evaluate your specific scenario and apply the right approach—whether that is a straightforward analytical calculation or comprehensive numerical groundwater flow modelling.
The Right Model for Your Specific Scenario
A complex numerical model is not automatically the right answer for every project.
What we do:
- New Model Construction: Building robust conceptual and computational models tailored to your site’s unique hydrogeology.
- Existing Model Review: Independent auditing of third-party models to check assumptions, boundary conditions, and overall validity.
What we need from you (Inputs):
- Site location and boundaries
- Existing site investigation data (borehole logs, monitoring data)
- The specific questions you need the model to answer (e.g., dewatering rates, flow direction changes)
What you receive (Deliverables):
- A clear, structured report detailing the conceptual model, methodology, and analytical/numerical outputs.
- Transparent discussions on model uncertainty, sensitivity, and calibration checks, giving you a defensible framework for decision-making.
Choose Us
Focused Expertise in Groundwater Flow Analysis
To give you the most accurate and defensible outputs, we keep our modelling scopes highly specialized.
- Dedicated Flow Modelling: We focus purely on groundwater flow analysis, scenario testing, and model development or review using industry-standard MODFLOW software.
- Contaminant Transport: To ensure your flow data remains completely objective, we handle contaminant transport modelling as a dedicated, separate scope.
Projects
Project 1
Reviewed and refined an existing numerical model for basement impact assessment in Oxford, identifying key uncertainties and allowing the developer to adjust their design safely.
Project 2
Developed an new numerical model for a Regional-scale groundwater analysis in the north-west of the London Basin, providing reliable, expected dewatering rates for the River.
Unsure which category fits your project? Contact us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I definitely need a complex numerical model?
Not always. If your site questions can be answered with robust analytical methods, we will recommend that route. We only propose numerical modelling when the complexity of the groundwater flow analysis genuinely requires it.
How do you handle model uncertainty?
All models have inherent uncertainty based on the available data. Instead of hiding this, we clearly define it. We run sensitivity analyses and rigorous checks, ensuring you understand exactly how much confidence can be placed in the model outputs to support your engineering or regulatory decisions.
Will this model guarantee my desired regulatory outcome?
While a model provides a highly defensible, scientific basis for your proposals, regulatory approval depends on many external factors. We ensure that our methodologies are rigorous, transparent, and built to the highest industry standards, giving you the strongest possible technical foundation for your regulatory submissions.