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Water Resource Management

Solutions for the sustainable management of water in the context of climate change

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Water is the foundation of life, economic growth, and sustainable development

Responsible water resource management creates the conditions necessary to protect water resources in the long term, use them efficiently and manage conflicts over their use in a balanced way.

DMT supports private companies, infrastructure operators, the energy and raw materials industries, and public sector clients worldwide in the sustainable management of water resources. In doing so, we take a holistic view of the entire water cycle and develop the basis for decision-making regarding planning, authorisation, operation and long-term management.

Securing and Using Water Resources Sustainably

Climate change is altering precipitation patterns, water availability and hydrological conditions. At the same time, demands regarding water quality, environmental sustainability and resource efficiency are increasing. Water scarcity, extreme rainfall events, flooding, new regulatory requirements and competing interests in water use are increasing the complexity of water management issues.

We analyse water-related systems holistically, combining many years of experience with modern measurement techniques, digital models and interdisciplinary engineering expertise. In this way, we provide clarity on complex interrelationships and support our clients in making well-informed and future-proof decisions.

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“The sustainable management of water resources is one of the key challenges our society will face in the future. What excites me about this is the combination of science, modern modeling, and practical solutions.”

Debora Reinke
Head of Hydrogeology & Water Management

Let’s discuss your water resources project together. I look forward to hearing from you!

+49 201 172-1876

Learn more about our areas of expertise in water resources management

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Mine water

Sustainable water management in the mining sector requires long-term strategies and reliable forecasts.

Our services:

  • Assessment of mine water level rises and their impacts
  • Long-term risk and scenario analyses
  • Development of sustainable management concepts
  • Support for authorisation and operational processes

Your benefits:

  • Planning certainty for long-term mining impacts
  • Minimisation of environmental and operational risks
  • Tailored solutions for complex site conditions
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Hydrogeochemistry

Water quality is a key factor in environmental sustainability, resource conservation and regulatory compliance.

Our services:

  • Assessment of chemical and geochemical water parameters
  • Identification of pollution sources and substance transport processes
  • Development of monitoring and investigation programmes
  • Support with regulatory procedures

Your benefits:

  • Reliable findings on water quality
  • Early identification of potential risks
  • Greater planning certainty for projects and facilities
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Hydrogeology

A sound understanding of groundwater systems forms the basis for sustainable decision-making.

Our services:

  • Groundwater investigation and data collection
  • Hydrogeological site assessments
  • Groundwater management and monitoring
  • Analysis of climate-related impacts on groundwater resources

Your benefits:

  • A robust basis for planning and authorisation
  • Reduction of technical and regulatory risks
  • Sustainable protection of groundwater resources

 

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Hydrology

Hydrological analyses provide the basis for managing water extremes and ensuring sustainable water resource management.

Our services:

  • Flood and heavy rainfall analyses
  • Low-water management
  • Water regime and water balance studies
  • Sediment management in river basins and in port and coastal areas

Your benefits:

  • Improved resilience to extreme events
  • Reliable planning of water management measures
  • Sustainable management of surface waters

 

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Modeling

Digital models make complex interrelationships visible and enable reliable forecasts.

Our services:

  • Numerical groundwater and surface water models
  • Climate change scenario analyses
  • Modelling of contaminant transport and water quality
  • Decision support for planning and operations

Your benefits:

  • Transparent decision-making frameworks
  • Early assessment of future developments
  • Reduction of technical and economic risks

 

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What You Should Know

Frequently Asked Questions on Water Resources Management

Our department brings together expertise in the fields of hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry, hydrology, modelling and mine water. This enables us to take a holistic approach to water management issues and address them comprehensively.

We support our clients with complex water management issues. These include assessing the impact on groundwater and surface water, developing sustainable solutions and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Our services are used in infrastructure, energy, industrial, mining and environmental projects. We provide support at every stage, from data collection and planning through to approval and implementation.

Through field surveys, monitoring, laboratory analyses and numerical models, we identify the relevant processes and assess their potential impact on the water cycle and water quality.

We provide the technical basis for water law permits and environmental assessments. This includes studies, expert reports, forecasts and technical support for projects.

By monitoring, assessing and forecasting water management processes, we lay the foundations for the sustainable management of water resources. This enables the potential impacts of projects to be identified at an early stage and minimised. We establish the technical basis for the responsible management of water resources. This enables environmental concerns, technical requirements and economic interests to be reconciled.

Involving stakeholders at an early stage makes it possible to identify risks and conflicts of use at an early stage. This can speed up planning processes, reduce costs and facilitate approval procedures.

We lay the foundations for planning, approval and construction. Through studies, assessments and forecasts, we help to identify and minimise water management risks at an early stage.