Numerical Modeling - Water Quality

Water quality is an environmental concern at many locations. Contaminants within rivers, lakes, estuaries and seas may have detrimental effects on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Part of the approach to addressing such problems often includes the computer simulation of the relevant processes in order to develop an understanding of existing conditions or to explore various remedial actions.

Baird has a full range of numerical models to address today's pressing surface water quality problems, be it the assessment of an industrial outfall, increased bacterial counts on urban beaches or the deterioration of a wetland. With varying levels of refinement, the models have been well-tested against both field and laboratory data. These models also benefit from Baird's advance hydraulic modeling abilities, which provide much of the driving forces for water quality modeling.

Numerous types of processes can be reproduced, including the dispersion of multi-component pollutants and the spread of bacterial contaminants.

Typical Applications:

• environmental impact assessment;
• Receiving water evaluation;
• stormwater and bacterial processes;
• contaminant transport and dispersion;
• urban beach improvement;
• industrial discharge design;
• habitat restoration and development; and
• dredging operations.