Water resources management
Helping meet increased water demands around the world for communities, industries, and irrigation.
Never let your well run dry
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of both droughts and floods, which effects the quantity and quality of groundwater and surface water resources. Access to safe drinking water is a basic human right and key to community health.
To support authorities assess local and international water resources for decision-making, our integrated approaches ensure the management, development, and utilisation of resources meet socioeconomic, environmental, and multi-sectoral water demands.
Sustainable water consumption
From Denmark to California, we have extensive experience within groundwater mapping and analysis. Our competences include geophysical surveys, 3D geological modelling, groundwater modelling, and well field exploration strategies. We carry out water reuse studies to improve overall water consumption and safety.
We support utilities and authorities manage surface water and river catchment areas to ensure a sustainable drinking water resource. To promote sustainable water consumption, as well as reduce water pollution, we take a holistic approach. Our integrated water resource expertise enables us to help clients with new challenges posed by the European Water Framework Directive and more.
Explore our services
Engineering and design
Creating a more sustainable future through engineering and design excellence for our clients.
Environmental and Nature-Based Services
Our multidisciplinary platform of environmental services helps clients address environmental impacts of some of the toughest global problems: urbanisation, climate change, water management, and resource scarcity.
Society and social value
We help companies strengthen the social aspects of sustainability - supporting the creation of social value and cohesion, liveable places and inclusive societies, whilst also enabling a just transition.
Featured projects
Featured projects
Tackling South Africa's Day Zero crisis
Three years of inadequate rainfall caused dam levels to fall to 25% of capacity, and water was expected to drop to a critical-level of 13.5% capacity by April, 2018. Yet South Africa avoided a devastating water crisis. Here's how we helped.
ESMS for Ivory Coast water project
To help Ivory Coast supply water infrastructure for 95 rural communities, Ramboll developed an environmental and social management system (ESMS) to successfully meet international financial institution (IFI) standards.
What we offer
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Design and modelling
- Layout and detailed design
- Evaluation and design of biological, chemical, and physical processes
- Well field optimisation and 3D groundwater modelling
- Hydraulic modelling
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Investigation
- Geophysical investigation, such as AEM, DualEM and TTEM
- Water resource identification
- Water quality and water chemistry
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Planning and management
- Groundwater and surface water management
- Surface water intake management
- Water supply management and strategic planning
- Emergency planning
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Tools and systems
- GIS and web-based solutions
- Accounting system for utilities
- Asset management
- Setting district metering areas
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Process and maintenance
- Water supply treatment processes
- Reusing of rainwater water sources
- Water footprint and stewardship
- Support to operation and maintenance
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Related Insights
To the last drop: Why we need sustainable groundwater management
This year, for UN World Water Day, we celebrate groundwater. Modern life as we know it would simply not be possible without this precious resource. It’s worth reminding ourselves about the importance of managing groundwater in the most sustainable way possible.
Engage with us
Marlene Ullum
Head of Department, Civil engineer. Ph.D.
+45 51 61 78 85
Laurie Parsons
Senior Vice President
+1 414-837-3575