Introduction

Countries that are water scarce are challenged with transforming to sustainably resource-intensive economy. The adequate provision of water to the citizens of water scarce countries is one of the most significant challenges. This is particularly relevant in the rapidly-urbanising areas owing to the fact that they are hubs of economic growth, and could without proper management become major drivers for increased water demand. It has become evident that alternative, systems-based approaches to conventional water management of water supply and ensuring water quality are required.

Another major challenge in the drier countries is the degradation of the rivers and streams outside of the urban/settlement areas. This is due the low quality storm water leaving these areas and ultimately it is our communities that suffer. Why the need for a change in the water management; briefly rain falls on the urban surfaces (i.e. roads, parking areas) and the current way for us to handle is this to get rid of water by construction of drains, canals etc. Ultimately, this water is allowed to runoff out of the urban/settlement areas as fast as possible and into the streams, further adding to the degradation of the river systems. We are polluting the rivers and stream outside the urban/settlement areas and we do not harvest this water, which should be looked at as a resource.

Gary Morgan through ENVIROSOURCE has a vision to change this and has identified a means to begin to alleviate these two main issues. His strong background in water, waste and remediation and social development initiatives want to see improvement and better living conditions of people within their communities through Water Sensitive Design Principles.

Background

ENVIROSOURCE (Pty) Ltd is a multi-disciplinary Water Specialist and Environmental Management Company which was established in 2012. The company aims to provide consulting expertise on planning, managing and monitoring, ultimately promoting a holistic approach towards sustainable solutions within the environmental sector. Our principle focus is on the disciplines of water and land/soil and aspects of environmental management servicing that of:

Mining industry

Development/Infrastructure

Bulk infrastructure and supply

Integrated water resource management

Mining industry

Development/Infrastructure

Bulk infrastructure and supply

Integrated water resource management

Our consultants will also provide expertise in the development of various environmental management tools, including strategic environmental assessment (SEA's), State of Environment Reporting (SOER), Integrated Development Plans (IDP's), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Ecological Water Requirements (EWR), Environmental risk assessment, environmental auditing, environmental performance monitoring and social impact assessment (SIA).

Vision

ENVIROSOURCE aims to be an integral part of an organisations successful business strategy in the management towards sustainable solutions and performances.

Key Services

ENVIROSOURCE has specialist consultants for the scientific, engineered and environmental services with specific focus on water and soils. We provide a complete range services toward;

Environmental Assessments/Audits

Our specialists have experience with a range of industrial, mining and environmental issues on projects, relating to the acquisition, permitting, operational, closure and understanding of the risks involved. Our specialists have experience in environmental auditing and we have been involved in evaluating and developing comprehensive and effective environmental management systems.

Site characterisation

Baseline environmental studies

Waste characterisation and management

ARD, water quality and geochemistry

Audits and reviews

Project permitting and licensing

Environmental management

Compliance audits

Action plans

Due diligence

Environmental liability assessments

Wetland assessments and delineation

Water Sampling

Our field sampling services including the collection of physical, chemical and biological parameters. We are trained in sampling protocols for surface and groundwater sources. We customise a schedule and specific protocols to meet the needs of specific sites and within the required holding times of specific parameters.

Surface water sampling and monitoring

Groundwater water sampling and monitoring

Waste material / site sampling and monitoring

Surface Hydrology

Our specialists have comprehensive skills related to water issues. Projects range from catchment and water resources modelling, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, storm water management, flood attenuation, flood delineation, mine water management/balances, erosion management, data collection and analysis of surface water and water quality, establishment of surface water experimental design and set-up of monitoring systems.

Specialist investigations in hydrology and hydraulics

Storm water management

Optimisation of water usage

Water supply systems

Water resource studies

Water resource systems modelling

Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater

Flood studies

Reservoir yield analysis

Pipeline analysis and design

Canal analysis and design

Groundwater

We understand surface and groundwater interactions, sub-surface flow processes, subsurface and groundwater instrumental networks, performing and analyzing hydraulic tests, techniques for estimating sub-surface flow parameters, sub-surface and groundwater modelling. We have extensive experience in the development, management of groundwater resources and will design and implement the monitoring services.

Site characterisation studies - inorganic and organic contamination

Sampling and monitoring

Hydrochemical evaluation

Management of groundwater contamination

Water Quality Management

We offer a comprehensive water quality management solution and design management and treatment systems. Our specialists have extensive experience in understanding of water chemistry and quality assurance standards, establishment of water quality experimental design and set-up, understanding of environmental regulations and guidelines. We provide cost effective solutions.

Water quality investigations

Water and auditing

Waste minimisation

Effluent treatment processes and design

Acid rock drainage

Water quality modelling

Contamination assessment and remediation

Mining and industrial impacts on ground and surface water

Waste Management

We offer comprehensive services to waste management and solutions to planning, designing and pollution control of facilities.

Waste site permits

Registration of scheduled processes

Authorisation in terms of the Environment Conservation Act

Waste facility management

Wastewater characterisation

Effluent treatment plan design

Solid waste management

Waste characterisation

Acid rock drainage assessment and management

Waste management planning

Rehabilitation of disturbed sites

Contaminated Land/Rehabilitation

We have experience with the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites (including metals, hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and a range of hazardous wastes) from the petrochemical, real estate, manufacturing, transportation, metal processing and port industries. We have Comprehensive understanding of soil chemistry and quality assurance standards, understanding of environmental regulations and guidelines, field investigation programs, drilling, test pitting, soil sampling, monitoring well installations, aquifer testing, groundwater and surface water sampling.

Remediation design

Implementation and monitoring of remedial solutions

Soil classification

Soil classification and mapping

Land capability evaluation and assessment relating to environmental liability

Environmental impact assessment

Soil and groundwater risk assessment

Soil and ground water contamination

Soil remediation/rehabilitation and monitoring

Mine water management

Our specialist have been involved in the development of integrated approaches toward mine water management. We aim to provide cost effective solutions which ultimately aim to meet the regulatory compliance.

Baseline environmental studies

Hydrological and hydraulics studies linked to flood prediction

Integrated environmental planning

Water balance modelling

Waste characterisation and management

Water supply

Mine dewatering

Seepage control and contamination assessment

Water quality and geochemistry

Diversion structures, stormwater controls and spillways

Water treatment

Permitting and Licensing

Specialist Leader

Gary Morgan

Pr. Sci. Nat. 400155/11

Position (10 years experience)

Water, waste and remediation / rehabilitation specialist

Qualification

MSc, Hydrology
BSc, Chemical Technology

Specialisation

Geo-hydrological specialist, water resources, catchment hydrological and hydraulic modeling, flood studies, water quality sampling techniques and monitoring programs, contaminant investigation/remediation, installation of appropriate monitoring equipment for parameters estimation (surface and sub-surface)

Get in Touch

Contact Info

ENVIROSOURCE
23 Ivy Road, Norwood, Johannesburg
Cell: +27 (0) 76 354 5331
Office Tel: +27 (0) 11 483 2168
Office Fax: +27 (0) 11 483 2168
Email: gary@envirosource.co.za