Hydrology

Questions We Can Answer

• Will a proposed development adversely impact the quality of my stream, pond, or wetland, or well water?
• My neighbor has altered the water flow on my property, what should I do?
• What can I do about runoff onto my property from farm animals?
• Will logging near me adversely impact my pond or wetland?
• My town periodically floods, what can be done to lessen flooding impacts, including Trenchless Technology alternatives?
• My town has backed an environmentally destructive "remedial" measure along my stream. What can be done to protect the fishery, aesthetic quality, and my land value?
• Should I purchase wet-looking land?
• Where is the best place on my property to construct a pond?
• What is the watershed draining to our Town well field?

Services Include

• Field Data Collection
• Environmental Impact Review
• Hydrologic Assessments
• Surface Water Protection
• Watershed Delineation
• Flood Impact Analysis
• Flood Return Analysis
• Flood Hazard Zones
• River & Stream Morphology Characterization
• Wetland Hydrology
• Bathymetric Map Development
• Professional GIS Map Construction
• Water Quality Testing
• Contaminant Assessment
• Litigation Support

Example Work Project

In 2017, HydroQuest completed a project titled: Hydrogeologic Study of the Town of Mamakating, Sullivan County, New York. The report documents groundwater and surface water resources throughout the town. Analysis included extensive field work, watershed and sub-basin delineation using high resolution imagery and digital elevation data, and GIS-based map production. The report includes numerous land use recommendations and formed the backbone of the Town.s development of a Comprehensive Plan. Commissioned by the Town of Mamakating; 36 pages plus 32 detailed GIS maps and figures.

Other Work Projects Include: