Water Resourcing and Reservoirs.

Finding Water Underground
2ic will determine the available water resources from underground by studying geological surveys and in some cases where appropriate by Water Divining. This will ensure that the chances of drilling a dry borehole will be minimised.

Natural Watercourses
Extraction from streams and rivers is strictly controlled by the Environment Agency. If we think it is possible to obtain an abstraction licence then 2iC will carry out the necessary hydrological survey and negotiate the licence.

Water Harvesting
This term is applied to the collection of wastewater run off from hard surfaces and other similar areas. This can also include grey water from the outfall of a sewage treatment works. This does not require a licence however attention to the water quality, its treatment and the likely impact upon the grass or plants, is critical. In addition to engineering the water collection system, 2iC will examine the water and propose the necessary treatment.

Reservoirs
To be sure of a water supply for your irrigation you need to be able to store enough water in winter to meet the summer demand. If you can achieve thisyou will be independent of Water Companies and the high associated cost.

The design of a reservoir is not just a simple civil engineering project but also one that must take into account the flora and fauna of the site hence if necessary a full ecological survey will be completed. We work closely with all the authorities (Local planners, Environment Agency, Natural England, SEPA and local resident groups) to ensure that the construction receives total support.

Whatever it takes – build a scale model, hold public meetings, 2ic will do it all for you. As a result of work that we have been doing with the Environment Agency, easier planning is likely, due to recommendations being built into the 2010 Water Resources Act. We specialise in undergroundhidden reservoirs which are often the only solution for water storage in areas of sensitive ecological nature or where the available area is limited.

Did you know that a water storage system can be located UNDER your rugby pitch?