Environmental Monitoring
What is Environmental Monitoring?
Surface water—including rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds—plays a vital role in Nova Scotia’s water supply. Because many of these water bodies support public use and consumption, ongoing monitoring is essential to maintaining water quality. Surface Water Quality Monitoring (SWQM) is a key component of the multi-barrier approach, helping assess the impacts of human activity, inform protection and mitigation measures for construction or land-alteration projects, and evaluate the effectiveness of water resource management programs.
Our Services
Aqua-Check manages a range of Surface Water Monitoring Programs to support clients in meeting environmental requirements across projects of varying size and complexity. Monitoring programs are customized to align with each project’s specific scope and regulatory needs.
We use industry-leading field equipment and rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure accurate, reliable data. Each year, Aqua-Check collects thousands of field data points in support of our clients’ environmental management goals. With technicians located throughout Nova Scotia, we minimize travel costs while delivering efficient and flexible project execution.
Baseline Condition Assessment
Construction Monitoring
Water Sampling & Laboratory Analysis
Data Compilation & Storage
Surface Water & Erosion Monitoring
On-Site Water Testing
Water Quality Trend Tracking
Geotagging & Time-Lapsed Site Photography