Hydrologic Engineering

Hydrologic Engineering Services

Hydraulic Engineering Studies for Water Supply Systems

A service focused on the comprehensive technical analysis of water supply systems, with the aim of evaluating their current performance, identifying limitations in water intake, conveyance, storage, and distribution, and proposing improvements to enhance service delivery. In the Costa Rican context, this type of study is essential for ASADAS, municipalities, and water operators that need to plan investments, justify improvements, and ensure water quantity and quality in the medium and long term.

Who is it for?

ASADAS, municipalities, rural water system operators, developers, and organizations responsible for water supply systems.
What problem does it solve?

It addresses operational deficiencies in the water system, a lack of technical information for decision-making, and issues related to pressure, coverage, storage, or system capacity.
What does the client get?

A clear technical assessment of the water system’s condition, prioritized opportunities for improvement, and a solid foundation for planning investments, strengthening management, and improving service to users, as well as a detailed budget for the cost of the improvements.

Design of Water Main Extensions for ASADAS

This service focuses on the analysis, design, and technical support for the expansion of drinking water distribution networks in ASADAS, ensuring that new homes, communities, or neighborhoods can be integrated into the system in an orderly and technically feasible manner. It includes an assessment of hydraulic capacity, connection conditions, technical requirements, and the administrative aspects associated with the process.

Who is it for?

Water utilities that need to expand service coverage to new homes, developments, or areas within their service area.
What problem does it solve?

It prevents haphazard or technically flawed expansions that could affect the pressure, reliability, or capacity of the existing system.
What does the client get?

A technically sound design, greater confidence in decision-making, and a network extension compatible with the actual capacity of the water system.

Management of Water Use Applications

Technical and administrative support for the management of water use applications submitted to the Water Directorate of MINAE, in accordance with current Costa Rican regulations. This includes site visits, preparation of technical information, compilation of documentation, tracking of the application process, and addressing requirements related to the legal use of water resources.

Who is it for?

Property owners, businesses, farms, developers, industries, tourism projects, agricultural operations, and organizations that need to formalize their use of a water source.
What problem does it solve?

It addresses the informal use of water resources, the risk of application rejection due to a lack of technical justification, and the difficulty of properly managing the process with the relevant authority.
What does the client get?

A better-structured application, technical support throughout the process, and greater certainty in moving toward the regularization of water use, ultimately obtaining the concession to use the water legally.

Operational Reports on Drinking Water and Wastewater

Preparation of operational reports required to support the monitoring and control of drinking water quality and the operation of wastewater treatment systems, in accordance with applicable regulations in Costa Rica. This includes the organization of analytical results, technical interpretation, and the preparation of documents to ensure compliance with the relevant authorities.

Who is it for?

Companies, hotels, condominiums, industrial facilities, institutions, treatment system operators, and organizations required to report information on drinking water or wastewater.
What problem does it solve?

It resolves non-compliance issues due to missing reports, weaknesses in operational control, and difficulties in properly submitting technical information to the authorities.
What does the client get?

Organized technical documentation, support for regulatory compliance, and greater control over the operation of their systems.

Hydrological Studies

Technical services to analyze the behavior of surface water at a specific site or in a watershed, including runoff, flow rates, drainage, rainfall response, and potential impacts from flooding or stormwater management. In Costa Rica, these studies are essential for supporting infrastructure designs, protective works, drainage systems, permits, and risk assessments.

Who is it for?

Developers, companies, municipalities, public institutions, consulting firms, infrastructure projects, housing developments, and civil engineering projects.
What problem does it solve?

It helps address uncertainties regarding runoff, drainage, flooding, project sizing, and the hydrological behavior of the terrain.
What does the client get?

Reliable technical information to improve design, reduce hydraulic and hydrological risks, and support decisions or procedures related to the project.

Hydrogeological Studies

A specialized service designed to assess groundwater behavior, aquifer characteristics, recharge dynamics, vulnerability, and the relationship between the project and the groundwater resource. In Costa Rica, these studies are essential for concessions, wells, springs, the delineation of protection zones, and technical processes required by various authorities.

Who is it for?

ASADAS, developers, property owners, well operators, real estate projects, industries, and entities that need to analyze or provide technical justification for the use of groundwater.
What problem does it solve?

It addresses the lack of information regarding the availability, protection, and behavior of groundwater, as well as the technical and regulatory risks associated with its use.
What does the client get?

A robust technical study to support decisions, administrative procedures, protective measures, and the sustainable management of groundwater resources.

Water Quality Monitoring and Analysis

Services for sampling, analysis, and technical interpretation of water quality for various uses, such as drinking water, wastewater, and surface water bodies, in accordance with applicable Costa Rican regulations. This includes defining parameters, coordinating analyses, interpreting results, and providing technical guidance for decision-making.

Who is it for?

ASADAS, businesses, hotels, industrial facilities, tourism projects, municipalities, educational institutions, system operators, and organizations that need to verify water quality.
What problem does it solve?

It helps identify non-compliance, health or environmental risks, treatment deficiencies, and gaps in information, enabling timely action.
What does the client get?

Technically interpreted results, resources for regulatory compliance, and greater assurance in water quality management.

Hydrologic Engineering