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Water is one of our most precious resources. However, without
management, water can present a multitude of problems ranging
from flooding to droughts.
Exponent's hydrologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, and
scientists use a balance of proven experience and advanced
technology to provide clients with comprehensive solutions
to their water-related problems.
Water resources problems are sometimes molded to fit a specific
technique, leading to an inappropriate solution. Exponent
hydrologists use their knowledge of water itself—its
properties, distribution, and effects—to select the most
appropriate technological tools, develop the best approach,
and deliver the right answers to the right questions.
We use accepted, appropriate tools, including water quality
and quantity models, geochemical models, geographic information
systems, and focused field and laboratory investigations,
to address the unique characteristics of specific problems.
Often, our approach incorporates sophisticated computer software.
Exponent can sift through the myriad of software applications
to determine the appropriate modeling approach and package.
In many instances, we custom-tailor software programs and
packages to meet clients' specific needs.
Our services include:
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Hydrological Analysis and Modeling
Surface water, groundwater, stream-groundwater interaction,
vadose zone, cold regions, stochastic hydrology |
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Hydraulic Analysis and Modeling
Open channels, closed conduits, fluvial hydraulics, hydraulic
structures, reservoir/retention-detention basins |
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Sediment Transport, Scour Analysis, and
Modeling
Fluvial transport, debris flow, alluvial fan flooding,
debris basin siting and sizing, scour and scour protection
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Stormwater and Stormwater Master Planning
Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, facilities sizing,
capital improvement planning, geographic information system
mapping, best management practices implementation, floodplain
evaluations and mapping, preparation of hydrology manuals,
risk analysis, expenditure optimization |
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Water Quality Analysis and Modeling
Monitoring network planning and implementation, sampling
program development, river and reservoir quality modeling,
estuary and coastal modeling, groundwater transport and
fate modeling, National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permitting, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
allocation and permitting |
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Water Supply Planning and Management
Basin-scale surface water and groundwater analysis and
modeling, water supply system operations modeling, institutional
and legal considerations, including water rights, state
and federal laws and regulations, and interstate compacts,
facility sizing and probable cost estimations, reliability
analyses, consumptive use estimates, demand estimates |
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