Reservoir Water Quality & Resources

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  • Identifying the source of and diagnosing causes of water quality problems at public supply reservoirs

  • Management options for short & long-term water quality solutions

  • Bathymetric surveys using state of the art split beam echosounder & differential GPS technology

  • Bathymetric profile modelling to generate water volume & drawdown data to assess available resource by comparing with historic readings

  • Sediment Oxygen Demand (SOD) measurements & sediment accumulation estimations together with mass flux modelling of significant oxygen demand contributors

  • Criteria for destratifcation, aeration & oxygenation design of a range of engineering options

  • Algal control & management of blooms caused by stratification & subsequent release of nutrients from sediment due to low oxygen concentrations

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What can we offer?

APEM has over 20 years experience in public supply reservoir investigations, and provides impartial advice to water companies, regulators and the public. We use the latest technology and established scientific techniques to get to the heart of water quality and resource problems in these often problematic bodies of water.

Water treatment costs for reservoirs can be significant when the waterbody has been impounded for several years or impacted by agricultural run-off. Contaminated groundwater and long-term but invisible, gross sediment build-up can also lead to major resource problems. APEM can accurately quantify current reservoir volume resource and determine the most appropriate mathods of improving water quality.

 

Why choose APEM?

APEM is a science-based consultancy, working exclusively in the realm of Aquatic Science for over 20 years. We operate UK-wide, providing a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the monitoring and management of aquatic ecosystems. Our scientists are recognised experts in their diverse and specialist fields. Our teams work to exacting standards and are committed to providing a professional, client-focused service. 

 

Who are our clients?

We work for a wide range of organisations including:

  • Environment Agency

  • Water companies

  • Power generation companies 

  • British Waterways

  • Engineering consultancies

  • Local authorities

  • Angling clubs and associations

  • Conservation agencies

 

Key Projects

Wessex Reservoir Management

Proposed Reservoir in Clay Quarry

Artificial Mixing for Water Quality