Responsible planning for our region’s long term water security is an increasingly critical issue. Water is a precious natural resource that presents unique management challenges. Planning to maintain both availability and quality of surface and groundwater resources is critical for effective ongoing water resources management.
URS is an industry leader in sustainable water resources practices and technologies. Our team of water resource specialists have studied water from almost every conceivable perspective and application. We provide expertise to communities, industry, government, and catchment management authorities dealing with the key issues associated with water supply, management, quality, environmental flows, wastewater and agricultural productivity.
Our team understands the critical linkages between biophysical systems, economics and the community, and offers innovative approaches to land and water management. Our sustainable approach ensures a balance between water supply needs and ecological systems.
URS expertise includes:
- Catchment
- Dams and headworks
- Economic and social analysis
- Ecosystem management
- Floodplain risk management
- Groundwater
- Irrigation
- Stormwater management
- Urban water cycle management
- Water saving initiatives
- Water treatment, recycling and reuse