Water, the elixir of life, flows not just in our rivers and oceans but also beneath the ground, unseen but crucial. Groundwater plays an indispensable role in nourishing ecosystems, powering economies, and sustaining life. However, in our rapidly urbanizing world, with escalating industrial demands and climate perturbations, managing this hidden treasure has become paramount. Enter groundwater modeling, a modern tool that stands at the intersection of geoscience, mathematics, and technology.

Understanding Groundwater Modeling:

At its core, groundwater modeling is a simulation tool designed to predict how groundwater behaves under various conditions. It allows stakeholders to visualize the unseen, from the journey of a water droplet as it percolates below the surface to the grand dance of vast aquifers stretching across continents.

While on the surface, weather patterns determine the fate of lakes and rivers, a variety of factors also affect groundwater reserves. From shifts in global climate patterns to local human interventions like well drilling or dam construction, modeling helps stakeholders foresee how such stimuli impact groundwater quality, quantity, and flow dynamics.

The Science Behind the Models:

Like a maestro orchestrating a symphony, a groundwater model harmonizes diverse scientific principles. It incorporates hydrogeology to understand how water moves through soil and rock, mathematics to convert these principles into solvable equations, and computational techniques to solve and visualize these equations.

There’s a smorgasbord of models available to experts, each tailored to specific tasks. While analytical models offer solutions using mathematical equations for simplified scenarios, numerical models, often more complex, use numerical approximations to tackle real-world scenarios, allowing for more flexibility and detailed insights.

Expert Consultants at the Helm:

Behind these sophisticated models are the masterminds: groundwater consultants. Armed with a robust understanding of geosciences and a flair for computational problem-solving, these experts are the linchpins who develop, refine, and interpret intricate groundwater simulations. Their expertise ensures that models are not just scientifically accurate but also relevant and actionable for policymakers, businesses, and local communities.

Real-world Applications of Groundwater Modeling:

The applicability of groundwater modeling is vast. For urban planners, it offers insights into where to build without compromising groundwater reserves. In regions grappling with industrial contaminants, models can predict the spread of pollutants, aiding in effective remediation strategies. And in agricultural heartlands, they guide farmers on sustainable water extraction rates, ensuring food security without draining our subterranean reservoirs.

Challenges and Innovations:

But like all tools, groundwater modeling is not without its challenges. The iterative nature of modeling means that continual refinements are essential for accuracy. Data scarcity can sometimes limit precision. However, the horizon of modeling is ever-expanding. Innovations, such as machine learning, offer dynamic ways to process vast data sets and refine predictions. The advent of cloud-based simulations means models can be more accessible and collaborative than ever before.

The Future of Groundwater Modeling:

The realm of groundwater modeling is on the brink of a revolution. With technological strides, from AI to quantum computing, models of the future will be more accurate, faster, and incredibly detailed. Moreover, as the world awakens to the imperatives of environmental sustainability, the expertise of groundwater consultants will be more sought after, making them the unsung heroes in the fight for a water-secure future.

In wrapping up, it’s evident that the intricate dance between groundwater modeling and expert consultancy isn’t just a technical endeavor—it’s an essential partnership for our planet’s future. As global challenges mount, the blend of science and expertise embodied in this field stands as a beacon of hope.

GROUND WATER CLEARANCE

GROUND WATER CLEARANCE / PERMISSION TO ABSTRACT GROUND WATER

About Ground Water Clearance

In accordance to the guidelines issued by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) dated 24th September 2020, constituted under the Environmental Protection Act, All Industries, Infrastructure & Mining projects withdrawing Ground Water are required to get prior permission that is No objection certificate (NOC) from Central Ground Water Authority or State Specific Ground Water Authority whichever is Applicable .

Non-compliance of NOC conditions may attract a Penalty.

What are the Various Authorities that are Providing Ground Water Clearance?

Central Ground water Authority has been constituted to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country. It is Providing Ground water Clearance in Various states where as other states are managed by their own State Specific Ground water Authority.

Who all need Ground Water Clearance and Why?

Any new and existing Industries, group housing societies and private water supply tankers, Infrastructures Projects and Mining Projects are required to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for withdrawal of Groundwater.

TURN KEY ADVICE FOR OBTAINING NOC

• Preparation of all required technical reports as per site-specific parameters.
• Guidance for other documentation as per Govt. Guidelines and project requirements for obtaining required permits.
• Apply the application on a state-specific online portal for issuance of NOC. (reframe the sentence)
• Guidance for getting NOC, including query reply, if any;
• Post NOC advice and guidance for implementation of required compliances for issuance of final NOC.

RAINWATER HARVESTING

RWH is the technique of collecting, storing and distributing rainwater for multiple uses. The collected water can be stored for direct use or diverted for borewell/groundwater recharge. In simple terms it is a way to capture the rainwater when it rains, for later use.

WHY HARVEST RAINWATER

Water Crisis is common in Urban and Rural areas in India. This is more felt in urban areas due to population concentration. In hilly regions, even though water is available in limited quantities, crises are handled due to the drying up of the sources. Rainfall is one of the important source of fresh water is a significant throughout the Country. Rainwater Harvesting is one of the important solution to mitigate the water crisis as the copious volume of water goes waste during the rainy season.
Thus Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge of Groundwater have to be adopted to provide sustainability to the water supply.

HOW TO HARVEST THE RAINWATER

Any Rainwater Harvesting system has three components: Catchment, Conveyance, and Storage. There are two classes of Rainwater Harvesting systems:

• Systems which collect roof runoff for household use.
• Systems which use in field or adjoining catchment to provide supplemental irrigation for Agriculture.

RAINWATER HARVESTING AND ARTIFICIAL RECHARGE SYSTEM

Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system are influenced by numerous site-specific parameters and factors to avail maximum efficiency and effectiveness. A few factors influencing the design of RWH & AR systems are as under: –

• Physical & climatic parameters Hydro-meteorological data.
• Hydrological parameters. 
• Hydro-geological parameters.
• Chemical quality of source & groundwater.

NEER offers its services in the following aspects:

• To assess the requirement of Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system.
• To assess the confluence point of any other type of water with rainwater and suggest its handling.
• Assess the lithology within the premises to develop the most effective, efficient, and economical Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system.
• To prepare a technical report on desired Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system.
• To design the Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system.
• To prepare the BOQ and cost estimates to develop a suitable Rainwater Harvesting system.
• In the case of the development of the RWH & AR system in any of the premises, the development of the RWH & AR system attracts the consideration of the following factors that influence the cost and its implementation.
• Channelization of rooftop rainwater up to recharge shaft.
• Recharge shaft, which again depends upon the catchment area of the recharge shaft.
• Availability of land for development of proper rainwater retention trench;
• The injection method and depth of Injection well again depend upon the geological condition and aquifer parameters.
• Expected Source water and Groundwater quality.

NEER also offers its services on a turnkey basis the implement the designed rooftop Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system in the subject premises under its supervision

Design Rainwater Harvesting and Artificial Recharge system on site-specific parameters and Govt Guidelines for your premises and obtain an offer.

GROUND WATER IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY

What is Ground Water Impact Assessment Study?

As per the new guidelines notified on 24.09.2020, all industries extracting/proposing to extract ground water in excess of 100 m3/day in Over-exploited, Critical and Semicritical areas shall have to mandatorily submit impact assessment report prepared by Accredited consultants of CGWA.

The proforma for report that was made available on the NOCAP website of Central Ground water Authority duly followed by all other State Ground Water Authorities.

• Impact Assessment Report Includes Brief of Project, Topography, Drainage, Hydrogeology, details of Tube wells, Comprehensive assessment of the impact on the ground water regime in and around the project area NEER is an accredited consultant of CGWA for providing Impact Assessment Report.