Groundwater Resources Information Technologies Ltd. is an Alberta owned and based consulting firm with offices located in northeast Calgary. Our personnel has several decades of experience in groundwater and soil evaluation in Alberta. We offer a range of services and provide a high level of expertise in our chosen areas. Contact us today if you have any questions or concerns.
Water Wells & Groundwater Supply
Our professional Hydrogeologists collaborate with water well drillers on pump tests to conduct aquifer evaluations. We collect and analyze groundwater chemistry for drinking water, irrigation, livestock watering, and other purposes, determining if the groundwater is suitable for its intended use.
Efficient pumping of groundwater through effective water-well design ensures that you can maximize your water security investment for your business or home. A properly designed well can result in lower energy and maintenance costs, and it provides the peace of mind of having a safe and reliable water source.
Working with licensed water well drillers, GRIT Ltd may determine sustainable water supply from a well including:
Typical water supply investigations are done for Provincial Water Act Licensing or county development approvals, but we customize our services to your needs.
Efficient pumping of groundwater through effective water-well design ensures that you can maximize your water security investment for your business or home. A properly designed well can result in lower energy and maintenance costs, and it provides the peace of mind of having a safe and reliable water source.
Working with licensed water well drillers, GRIT Ltd may determine sustainable water supply from a well including:
- Short-term yield
- Long-term theoretical yield (Q20)
- Current aquifer water allocation
- Nature of regional aquifers
- Adverse effects on surrounding users
- Water quality
Typical water supply investigations are done for Provincial Water Act Licensing or county development approvals, but we customize our services to your needs.
Subsurface Investigations & Monitoring
Below ground contamination cannot be seen, but it may pose dangerous consequences. This is why GRIT Ltd provides site investigation services to determine whether contamination may be present.
We conduct subsurface environmental investigations involving soil sample collection and evaluation, installation and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells and remediation design. We have extensive knowledge of Alberta Environment’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards and their Petroleum Management Guidelines for storage tank sites. Our experts will help you work towards and attain environmental compliance.
Monitoring of soil and groundwater below the surface can identify contaminants from the following:
We conduct subsurface environmental investigations involving soil sample collection and evaluation, installation and sampling of groundwater monitoring wells and remediation design. We have extensive knowledge of Alberta Environment’s Tier 1 and Tier 2 standards and their Petroleum Management Guidelines for storage tank sites. Our experts will help you work towards and attain environmental compliance.
Monitoring of soil and groundwater below the surface can identify contaminants from the following:
- Agricultural sewage and manure lagoon facilities
- Landfills
- Gas plants
- Industrial sites (oils, metals, herbicides, pesticides, toxic chemicals)
- Providing recommendations on remedial systems suited to contaminant type.
Septic Fields
Residential subdivisions and rural commercial developments likely require onsite septic field installation. These systems typically require some level of soil evaluation. GRIT Ltd conducts Private Septic Treatment Systems (PSTS) Level I, II, III and IV evaluations to ensure the underling soils can meet the requirements for a conventional or mounded treatment field.
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits and installation of monitoring wells to collect data to determine:
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits and installation of monitoring wells to collect data to determine:
- Effluent loading rate
- Soil type
- Septic field size
- Depth to water table
- Nitrate and bacteria concentrations
- Cumulative effects impact assessment
- Vertical and horizontal hydraulic parameter testing
- Evaluation of existing septic systems
- Determine applicable setbacks are met
Dry Well Assessment
Many developments require storm water investigations and may lead to the installation of a dry well to manage storm water runoff. Analysis of soil permeability to determine inflow rate and dry well capacity are important to the proper design of a dry well. We undertake various evaluations relevant to the project to assess dry well design and suitability.
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits, well drilling, soil testing, various permeability tests, and desktop studies of available water well records, site specific current and historical documentation, geotechnical work, surficial and bedrock geology mapping data to determine:
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits, well drilling, soil testing, various permeability tests, and desktop studies of available water well records, site specific current and historical documentation, geotechnical work, surficial and bedrock geology mapping data to determine:
- Soil Type
- Soil density
- Permeability of soil
- Depth to water table
- Dry well design suitability
- Predicted drainage rate with incorporated safety factor
Liner Evaluation
Seepage of leachate into the groundwater as water percolates through landfills and other facilities is of considerable concern. Consequently, developments and activities with a high risk of surface water contamination, including landfills, must be designed to contain this waste to prevent groundwater contamination. Previously installed liners may also require evaluation to determine continued suitability and function.
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits, well drilling, soil testing, various permeability tests, and desktop studies of available water well records, site specific current and historical documentation, geotechnical work, surficial and bedrock geology mapping data to determine:
These evaluations may involve excavation of test pits, well drilling, soil testing, various permeability tests, and desktop studies of available water well records, site specific current and historical documentation, geotechnical work, surficial and bedrock geology mapping data to determine:
- Soil type
- Soil density
- Permeability of soil
- Depth to water table
- Assess suitability of design and installation of liner for compaction level and soil type
Dewatering
Below grade installations may become susceptible to flooding. Whether it is for permanent use, such as a basement or swimming pool, or a temporary excavation, groundwater infiltration can cause significant issues and additional costs. Through our dewatering investigation, we evaluate the hydraulic conditions underground and provide recommendations on a number of wells and placements needed. These studies are based on drilling and pump tests. We undertake analysis of the permeability of the ground to determine water levels and flow directions.
Geothermal
Geothermal systems require a groundwater source for heat exchange. Knowledge of the amount of water that can be obtained from geothermal well supplies is necessary for proper design. GRIT Ltd can provide analysis of:
- Aquifer capability
- Well design
- Regulatory approvals
