OUR SERVICES
Water is an essential and valuable resource for our society. Managing and protecting water resources is therefore a major challenge for the future. The threats to this resource are numerous, both in terms of water quality and the quantity available for human activities.
TRAQUA offers a wide range of services and solutions for the analysis, diagnosis, monitoring and protection of water resources, both in artificial networks and in the natural environment.
THE TRAQUA APPROACH
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
What are the issues and impacts? What data is available and what research has been done?
CHOICE OF METHODOLOGY - DYE TRACING AND/OR MONITORING
Depending on the situation, we offer one or more services to quickly answer your water flow questions.
SETTING UP A MONITORING NETWORK
The choice of monitoring sites, monitoring period and parameters is based on the preliminary analysis and the situation on site.
ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND ADVICE
TRAQUA provides advice and detailed data on the operation of your water flows or water networks based on the results of the research.
TRAQUA starts with the rental of innovative fluorometers, to which services can be added 'à la carte'. In this way, we can offer you a customised service according to your problem and your in-house expertise.
Contact us for more information or to request a quote.
HYDROGEOLOGICAL EXPERTISE
TRAQUA supports projects related to surface water or groundwater. Our experience in this field allows us to propose a wide range of methods for describing, analysing and monitoring hydrological or hydrogeological processes: piezometric water level monitoring, groundwater catchments, flow measurements, balance calculations, risk and vulnerability analysis in surface or groundwater.
DYE TRACING WITH HIGH-RESOLUTION MONITORING
With the compact STREAM® fluorometers, suitable for use in boreholes and piezometers, TRAQUA can carry out tracer tests and monitor several measuring points simultaneously. This method provides a complete and accurate characterisation of groundwater flows.
The high temporal resolution (up to 1 minute) allows an accurate evaluation of the hydrodynamics of the water flow network. The high geographical resolution that can be achieved by many simultaneous measurements provides a clear picture of the problems in a water network.
DIAGNOSTICS OF DRAINAGE NETWORKS
Wastewater and stormwater collection and treatment systems require careful management to ensure proper functioning.
TRAQUA supports you in the analysis and diagnosis of your water network (connectivity, operation) by means of tracer tests and high-resolution monitoring networks.
A detailed knowledge of the organisation and condition of your water network enables you to better manage operation and maintenance and to take a proactive approach to risk management. In the event of contamination in a water network, detailed knowledge of the network enables you to streamline and optimise the remediation activities required.
RISK ASSESSMENT AND VULNERABILITY STUDIES
Surface water and groundwater are highly vulnerable to contamination. Analysis of the risks and vulnerability of a resource is vital. Monitoring provides an accurate picture of the potential threats and the steps you need to take to monitor and protect your resource in the long term.
HYDROLOGICAL STUDIES FOR URBAN PLANNING PERMITS
Some regional legislation, such as in the Walloon Region, requires a hydrological study in order to apply for urban planning permission.
This study may include the management of rainwater or treated water that can be infiltrated or buffered to meet the objectives of the water regulations.
Is your project located in a flood risk area or does it include a concentrated drainage axis? An analysis of the situation and, if necessary, adaptation of the project is required to take into account the risk of flooding and to ensure the safety of the project and its occupants.
GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS
Fluorescent dye tracing provides a cost-effective and efficient method to understand groundwater flow in open-loop systems and in flooded mines reused for geothermal energy.
Tracer tests help characterise flow paths and hydrogeology using real-time data from our compact STREAM® fluorometers (depth rating of -1000m/100bar).
This methodology improves the efficiency of geothermal projects by analysing risks such as thermal interference and validating design assumptions. It also provides a cost-effective alternative to temperature tracing, making it an ideal tool for analysing complex groundwater networks in geothermal applications.
INFLUENCE OF SURFACE WATER ON GROUNDWATER UPTAKE
Contamination of groundwater by surface water is problematic because of the vulnerability of surface water to contamination.
TRAQUA can determine the origin and nature of the contamination and evaluate remediation methods adapted to each situation through tracer testing or organic matter monitoring.
MONITORING OF SUSPENDED MATTER
Turbidity is an intrinsic parameter of water quality. Detailed monitoring, at a large number of sites and with high temporal resolution, allows an accurate assessment of the variation and origin of the dissolved material. This assessment can be used as a basis for general monitoring of surface water quality, improvement of soil conservation methods or assessment of agricultural or industrial practices and their impact on soil erosion.
STREAM® FLUOROMETER RENTAL
TRAQUA has developed it's own compact and autonomous STREAM® fluorometer and uses it to add value to it's customers by providing data with high spatio-temporal resolution. The rapid deployment of the monitoring network and the limitation of laboratory work reduces the overall cost of the project while still providing high quality data.
TRAQUA also offers STREAM® fluorometers on a rental basis to other consulting companies or research institutes. The instruments are designed with a very user-friendly internal user interface (no need to download or update software).
The STREAM® fluorometer is a compact (23cm x 6cm) multi-parameter probe (3 fluorescent tracer sensors, 1 turbidity sensor, 1 temperature sensor) with a weight of 1.25kg. The instrument is fully integrated with an internal data logger and battery (no need for external cables) and is fully submersible to a depth of 1000m (100bar).