Geographic Information System (GIS) Services

Environmental projects have strong spatial and geographic components. Almost all of our projects utilize GIS in some way. We have found that it is a powerful tool that we use for research, to analyze data, and to communicate information to a wide variety of end users. It is our experience that no two projects are alike. AquAeTer’s GIS Team efficiently creates custom GIS solutions for each and every client. Our clients value our ability to create a GIS that is flexible and can change with the project as it evolves. We work closely with our clients to understand the story they want to tell and develop custom deliverables that help them achieve their goals. Whether the end products are simple data tables or complex maps, geo-databases and diagrams, AquAeTer’s GIS department will handle the job.

Case Studies
Determination of the Ideal Effluent Diffuser Location
Effluent Diffuser
AquAeTer was retained by an industrial client to assist with an effluent diffuser relocation project. The goal was to determine the ideal location with respect to the river hydraulics and geomorphology. It was determined that the best method of data collection would be by use of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). Our trained field […]
Site Contamination Forensics Using GIS Technology
Site Contamination Forensics
AquAeTer was retained by its client to assist with a litigation involving groundwater, soil and sediment contamination. As part of AquAeTer’s investigation, a GIS map was created to analyze the opposing party’s data as well as to store geographic and laboratory analytical data collected for the case. A focused review of the numerous soil boring […]
Contaminant Source Investigation Using GIS Technology
Investigation Using GIS
AquAeTer was retained by its client to assist with litigation involving sediment contamination that had allegedly originated on a specific industrial site. However, the site was located in an area with a long history of industrial activity. AquAeTer conducted intensive research to identify sources of geographic data to support the client’s case. Resources included historic […]
GIS Services
  • Environmental Geo-Forensics
  • Environmental Field Data Collection
  • Stormwater Feature Inventories
  • Subsurface Investigations
  • Terrain Modeling
  • Stream Current Profiling
  • Geographic Data Analysis
  • Litigation Support