As owners and operators of data centers seek to design and maintain sustainable, reliable, and resilient facilities, water is key. Geosyntec experts offer paths to water stewardship, addressing scarcity, balancing development and conservation, and supporting facility expansion.
A Full Suite of Water, Data Management, Environmental, and Geotechnical Services
Clients turn to our scientists and engineers to support water supply reliability, water treatment, water balancing and waste minimization, and water reuse. They know that we are experts in regulatory frameworks surrounding clean water in the United States. In addition, we offer a full suite of environmental, geotechnical, and engineering services. Together with technology vendors, we apply our water expertise and knowledge of facilities to select technologies, develop new technologies, or combine both to provide the greatest value to our clients.
Life-Cycle Services for Data Centers and Their Communities
Data center clients know we support the entire life cycle of projects from siting studies and due diligence to operations and water replenishment. Through cost-effective and innovative water replenishment solutions, we help communities strengthen water supply and improve water quality.
WATER AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DATA CENTERS
FACILITY SITING AND WATER RISK ASSESSMENT
- Water Supply Security
- Water Quality Assessments
- Municipal Water Infrastructure Review
Water Rights
- Water Right Acquisition and Transfer
- Water Right Due Diligence
- Water Banking/Mitigation Support
- Water Replenishment, Including Recharge, Drywells, and Off-Site Solutions
WATER SUPPLY AND WELL DEVELOPMENT
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery
- Instream Flow Mitigation
- Production Well Design, Installation, and Rehabilitation
- Water Storage
- Wellhead Protection
WATER TREATMENT AND USE OPTIMIZATION
- Water Chemistry Review
- Cooling Equipment Compatibility Assessments
- Treatment-Option Feasibility Studies
- Design, Construction Support, Start-Up Services
DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT
- Indoor Mapping
- Thermal Mapping
- Site Selection (Seismic, Water Source, Power, Land Use)
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
- Due Diligence, Including Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
- Investigation and Remediation
- Vapor Intrusion Risk Assessments
- Air Permitting and Compliance
STORMWATER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
- Permitting
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCCs)
- Stormwater Treatment
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
- Hydrologic and Thermal Modeling
- Geology/Hydrogeology Feasibility
- Design, Mechanical Contractor Coordination, Permitting, and Construction Support
