HYDROLOGY SERVICES

Natural Power hydrologists have considerable experience in the following:

• Hydrology, hydrogeology and geology assessments for wind farm EIAs
• Peat stability risk assessments in conjunction with in-house geotechnical specialists
• Peat restoration in conjunction with in-house ecologists
• Surface and groundwater monitoring programmes in conjunction with in-house ecologists
• Water table measurements
• Rainfall monitoring
• Water management plans
• Pollution prevention plans and environmental management plans
• Input into construction method statements
• Assessment of watercourse crossings
• Site drainage advice in line with the principals of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
• Flood risk assessments
• Private water supply risk assessments and subsequent protection plans
• Advice to developers on the requirements of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD)
• The Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003
• The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Our hydrologists also have extensive experience in discharging planning conditions required for consent and have acted in an advisory role prior to and during construction to ensure that the development does not have an impact on the surface and groundwater environment.