surface water quality baseline assessment

Surface water samples are carried out by trained technical personnel in accordance with SANS standards. Environmental Assurance is experienced in establishment of surface water monitoring programs, placement of sampling points and the interpretation of surface water quality results. SANAS-accredited laboratories are used to analyse samples. Monitoring data is interpreted with respect to EMPs, water use licenses and other compliance objectives. The results of water quality monitoring are illustrated using graphs and site maps to ensure that our clients are fully aware of all water quality issues. The results, interpretation and recommendations are presented in monthly, quarterly or annual reports, trends and outlying results are used in these reports to determine pollution sources. Surface Water Monitoring Programs could consist out of water chemistry monitoring, physical parameters and biological monitoring.

Other monitoring that can be done in conjunction with surface water monitoring is;

• Stream flow rates
• SAS5 Assessment (River health assessment)
• Bio-monitoring

Surface Water Quality Reports includes;

• Monthly monitoring reports
• Quarterly monitoring reports
• Annual Water Quality Reports
• Baseline Surface Water Quality Assessment
• Surface Water Management Plan

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