Stormwater Assessment Services

Stormwater Assessment & Design Support Services

As one of our primary areas of focus, Element offers an array of stormwater design support and infiltration testing services for residential, commercial, and public facility developments across western Washington.  State and local regulations commonly dictate that a project must undergo a site-specific review of soil and groundwater conditions to determine the optimal stormwater management design strategy, including infiltration where feasible. Our staff has the expertise and past project experience to provide reliable site assessments in support of civil stormwater design. Element’s licensed professionals work closely with engineers and designers to address project stormwater management aspects. Our staff has contributed geological expertise to stormwater design for countless projects throughout western Washington and we are confident we can help your project find the most effective means of stormwater management. Our stormwater-related services include:

• Stormwater Infiltration Design Assessment
• Stormwater Feasibility Evaluations
• Stormwater Control & Outfall Guidance
• Infiltration Rate Determination
• Pilot Infiltration Testing (PIT)
• Groundwater Level Monitoring
• Stormwater Facility Construction Verifications
• Assessments for Drainage Protections/Mitigations
  

In-House Collaboration

Element’s unique relationship with our affiliate company, Pacific Surveying & Engineering, Inc. (PSE), provides the opportunity for our clients to receive civil design and site assessment services under the same roof.  This connectivity allows us to collaborate easily, minimize time lags and unnecessary scope, and produce efficient and cost-friendly assessments tailored directly to design for your next project. Please visit PSE’s website for more information about civil engineering services: