• have groundwater monitoring wells at your industrial or landfill site?
• have underground storage tanks that require monitoring?
• have knowledge of the subsurface condition of your industrial or landfill site?

can assist you in this regard. We offer specialist scientific services that assist industry & government to monitor and manage potential subsurface environmental impacts.

has experienced hydrogeologists in all the main centres throughout South Africa and make use of state of the art equipment for soil and groundwater monitoring at industrial & landfill sites.

Land has both monetary and aesthetic value which can be negatively affected through contamination. In addition, in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA - Act 107, 1998) it is an offence to conduct an activity that will result in water becoming polluted, including groundwater.

Subsurface monitoring has been recognized as one of the more important aspects requiring attention within a site’s Environmental Management System—especially where ISO 14001 accreditation is concerned.

Many industrial sites have groundwater monitoring wells and inspection wells around their underground storage tanks. Most landfill sites should have groundwater monitoring wells. However, all too often inappropriate or uncalled for monitoring is undertaken, resulting in unnecessary cost. Of key importance is the need to make the best use of these wells and undertake proper interpretation of the data collected. The significance of any contamination must be assessed and the right action taken where needed. Data storage and presentation is another key issue. Data should be readily available and displayed in such a manner that they can be easily understood and used - (see picture above right)

Subsurface Environmental Monitoring - Managing your hidden responsibilities (article coming soon)

provide practical and cost effective subsurface monitoring services.

Subsurface monitoring considers the condition of soil and groundwater. In certain cases it is also necessary to consider soil vapour, ie accumulation of gases. For subsurface monitoring, one would consider the, condition of soil, depth to groundwater, flow direction, quality changes, rate of migration, plume development and potential for impact at a point of exposure. Proper interpretation and presentation of data is key to the success of any subsurface monitoring.

Having the right equipment and protocol for subsurface monitoring is vitally important in terms of the reliability of the results and their legal standing.

has adopted internationally accepted protocols for soil and groundwater monitoring. We are noted for our high standard of QA/QC and have on-going contact with accredited laboratories both nationally and internationally. Client references are available should you so require.

By forming partnerships with our clients, other specialists and required contractors, we become "Total Service Providers", thus enabling you to concentrate on your core business activities.

Through partnerships we are able to offer cost effective solutions tailored to meet client’s needs. IGMS actively promote employment equity and capacity building within our project partnerships and client teams. The team is over 80% PDI*. Please call us for a proposal.

*PDI = previously disadvantaged individuals

would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how we may add value to your business and assist you with your site’s subsurface monitoring needs. Please consider us for a competitive quotation.

Should you require additional information about our services, the partnerships we offer or, should you require a proposal for work, please contact us.

Should you wish to discuss your groundwater monitoring needs, please call one of our personnel.

Assisting industry & government to monitor & manage impacts on the subsurface environment

• Groundwater sampling at industrial sites
• Groundwater sampling at landfill sites
• Monitoring of underground storage tanks
• Water and product level recording
• Subsurface environmental data systems
• Data interpretation, risk & hazard analysis
• Data presentation

Operating as a subsidiary to Morris Environmental Groundwater Alliances (MEGA)
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Managing Member: Ritchie Morris
BSc Hons, Pr Sci Nat, Environmental hydrogeologist