Dewatering operations

We have extensive experience and offer a full range of support services for the operation, management and monitoring of site dewatering for construction purposes.

Prior to any site works, we work to ascertain the site history, proposed excavation levels, piling type and depths, target dewatering depths, existing boreholes, sewer access, baseline groundwater levels and any indications of contamination onsite.

Images of a site before and after dewatering

How we can help you:

Our support services include:

Drilling & installation of dewatering wells in key water bearing horizons

Installation & commission of 110v submersible pumps

Installation & commission of appropriate effluent treatment units, for example, the installation of pressure vessels containing activated carbon, capable ofreducing dissolved hydrocarbons or reducing suspended solid content of discharge waters by using appropriate treatment units.

Monitoring of effluent discharge volumes & chemistry to comply with discharge licence conditions

Employment of mitigation measures if discharge volume or chemistry approach non-compliance

On-site management, operation & maintenance by experienced and safety conscious operatives

Consultation with regulatory authority if required

Reporting on effluent discharge flow & chemistry to regulatory authority

Drilling & installation of groundwater monitoring wells in key water-bearing horizons

Installation and commissioning of automated water level data recorders (Divers) in conjunction with manual water level readings, in order to monitor groundwater levels before, during & after site dewatering.

Interpretation and reporting of automated and manual groundwater level data.

If you would like more information on any of our services here at Minerex Environmental,
or have a question to ask us, please contact us here.

Minerex Environmental
Taney Hall, Eglinton Terrace, Dundrum, Dublin 14
Tel +353-1-2964435 | Fax +353-1-2964436 | Email enquiries@minerex.ie