ABOUT HAFREN WATER
Hafren Water is an independent consultancy which specialises in the assessment and management of groundwater and surface water issues both within the UK and overseas. Hafren Water was formed in early 2000 by the managing director Chris Leake, former senior hydrogeologist at Tarmac Quarry Products.
The ethos of the Company was clearly defined from the start: to provide appropriate, cost-effective advice to clients in a form which could be readily understood and applied. This approach derived from industrial experience within the oil exploration industry, quarrying and overseas groundwater development sector where workable solutions were always required. The diverse background of other members of the company bring key skills from the fields of civil engineering, water resources, mining geology, research and the regulatory sector. All of our work is based upon the recognition that ultimately clients are attempting to solve practical problems, whether they be minimising environmental impact, increasing efficiency (processes or water use), reducing operating costs or avoiding circumstances which would result in unforeseen expenditure.
Hafren Water aims to not only address the issues raised by clients, but also applying professional experience identify other issues which may be of concern or where more efficient procedures could be adopted.
The very wide range of experience within the Company is such that techniques and methods may be identified which would not normally be used in particular applications. The use of de-watering practices used in civil engineering for water supply and drainage, is an example of crossover between methods which are frequently regarded as separate disciplines. Novel solutions to drainage or water abstraction may also be proposed, based upon a similar approach, where appropriate. The Company has a network of highly-skilled associate consultants in a wide range of water-related disciplines giving a large range and scope to the projects the Company undertakes
It has long been recognized by the Company that the high level of technical capability within the UK could be applied more effectively in the developing world, leading to great improvements in water provision and environmental management. Involvement with WaterAid over a period of 7 years has strengthened the view that this is the case. Hafren Water is pursuing work with various organisations, (governmental, NGOs and private companies) in the field of groundwater development and environmental assessment in several countries in the developing world with a view to targeted input.
If you would like initial advice or comment upon a particular surface
water or groundwater management issue with which you are involved please
contact us as below. We will be glad to offer advice without obligation.
Barkers Chambers, Barker Street, Shrewsbury,
SY1 1SB, UK.
Telephone:- 00 44 (0)1743 355770
Fax:- 00 44 (0)1743 355771
E-mail: info@hafrenwater.com
Directions may be obtained at http://www.multimap.com/