Grounded in Science.
Designed for Decision-Makers.
Understanding subsurface conditions is critical for groundwater management, environmental protection, and land development. At AEL, we don’t just produce technical reports—we provide decision-making tools tailored to your goals and site-specific conditions.
Our hydrogeological assessments and modelling services deliver rigorous, science-based evaluations of aquifer systems, groundwater flow, and contaminant transport to support decision-making, permitting, and water resource planning.
Ready to put science to work for you?
Hydrogeological Tools to Understand, Plan, and Protect Your Site
Site Characterization & Data Collection
Reliable decisions start with reliable data. Through borehole drilling, core logging, and monitoring well installations, we define aquifer properties and establish baseline groundwater conditions—delivering the clarity you need, quickly and cost-effectively.
Aquifer Testing & Analysis
Our pumping and slug tests quantify aquifer properties such as transmissivity, storativity, and hydraulic conductivity. These trusted inputs reduce uncertainty in dewatering or water supply planning and provide the data that regulators need.
Numerical Groundwater Flow Modelling
AEL uses advanced modelling platforms; we simulate groundwater flow regimes, predict aquifer responses under stress, and assess groundwater–surface water interactions. By anticipating future conditions, we help you save on redesign and mitigation costs – whether that means avoiding unexpected dewatering requirements during construction, identifying groundwater availability issues before committing to a municipal or industrial supply well, or evaluating potential drawdown impacts on nearby wetlands and private wells.
Contaminant Fate & Transport Modelling
If your site has soil or groundwater contamination, predictive modelling can demonstrate how contaminants may migrate through soil and groundwater on your site, helping identify risks early, and can form an important foundation of an effective Remedial Action Plan. Learn more about AEL’s environmental remediation services for soil and groundwater.
Recharge & Water Budget Analysis
Confident planning means knowing the numbers. Our modelling and analysis services will help quantify and forecast water recharge rates, evapotranspiration, and overall groundwater balance to support sustainable water use and informed management strategies under variable climate and land-use conditions.
Regulatory & Permitting Support
We prepare technical reports and model documentation that meet regulatory standards, equipping your permitting submissions with the reliable data required for permitting, applications, approvals and ongoing compliance, including:
- Environmental Activity and Sector Registry (EASR) Registrations
- Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) Applications
- Permit to Take Water (PTTW)
- Sanitary and Stormwater Discharge Permits & Approvals
and more
See how our hydrogeology expertise applies to your project
AEL’s approach to hydrogeological studies goes beyond technical reports – but provides valuable analysis and backed by decision-making data, tailored to your site’s needs.
Where Our Expertise Creates Value
- Environmental site assessments and remediation planning
- Regulatory compliance and permitting
- Municipal and industrial water supply development
- Land use planning, land development and large-scale infrastructure projects
- Groundwater protection and sustainability strategies
- Dewatering for excavations
Trusted Partners in Environmental Due Diligence
With decades of experience, AEL delivers hydrogeological insights that help our clients move forward with clarity and confidence. Our approach ensures that studies aren’t just technical—they’re practical, actionable, and tailored to your site’s unique needs.
Every Property Has a History, We Can Help You Interpret the Past to Prepare for the Future
AEL environment is focused on creating tailored solutions based on your end goals for each property. Let’s talk, and our team will guide you through the process.