Geohydrological Investigation – Majuba Power Station Waste Landfill Site
EngeoLabCC conducted a comprehensive geohydrological investigation at the Majuba Power Station’s General Waste Landfill Site within the Gert Sibande District Municipality. This project involved borehole drilling, groundwater quality monitoring, and hydrogeological assessments to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable groundwater management. With advanced geohydrological consulting services, the study provided detailed insights into groundwater potential, resource safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring the project met South Africa’s waste management regulations.
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- Pratmina Company
- Geohydrological Consulting, Borehole Drilling & Monitoring, Groundwater Quality Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Site Suitability Analysis, Aquifer Classification
- 4 Years
- Majuba Power Station, Gert Sibande District Municipality, South Africa
Project Description
EngeoLabCC conducted a geohydrological investigation at the Majuba Power Station General Waste Landfill Site in the Gert Sibande District Municipality. The project aimed to assess groundwater conditions and ensure the site complied with environmental standards. The scope included drilling three monitoring boreholes, performing yield tests, and collecting water samples for laboratory analysis by a SANAS-accredited facility.
The investigation involved detailed geological profiling, revealing a complex subsurface consisting of Vryheid Formation shale and sandstone with Post-Karoo dolerite intrusions. Wetland zones were also identified, requiring special consideration for resource protection. Various hydrogeological methods, including site mapping and borehole assessments, were used to evaluate the groundwater potential and aquifer classification.
An environmental impact assessment was conducted to identify potential risks associated with the landfill expansion. The findings indicated medium to high negative environmental significance, with recommended mitigation measures capable of reducing the impact to low or moderate levels. A groundwater monitoring programme was proposed, ensuring continued compliance with DWAF Minimum Requirements for Waste Disposal by Landfill standards.
The investigation provided critical data for the landfill’s future expansion while ensuring groundwater safety and sustainable resource management.