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Treated Water Reservoir

Design, construction, operation and maintenance of advanced groundwater monitoring systems – the treated water reservoir

Modeling Impact from a Potential Leakage from the Ashdod Desalination Plant Pipeline

Regional Modeling of Flow and Transport of Pollutants in Groundwater – Bnei Re’em

Bnei Re`em industrial area: setup and calibration of a regional flow and transport of pollutants model to characterize the spread of the pollution plume under the Bnei Re`em industrial area, including evaluation of remediation scenarios and recommendations for the operation of the aquifer in the area.

Injecting effluents of the ‘Shafdan’ and the ‘Third Pipeline’ plant

Design, operation and monitoring of groundwater injection facilities and injection sites – `Shafdan` Injection of the `Shafdan` and the `Third Pipeline` plant effluents; analysis of water supply data, water quality and hydrology, and preparation of the Third Pipeline plant`s 2017-2018 annual report (for Mekorot company)

Military Industry Site Nof Yam

Preparing professional opinion, site assessment and investigation plans and site investigation, as part of the investigation and remediation of groundwater pollution at Apollonia. The work included preparation of a plan for drilling and monitoring groundwater pollution under the site.

Groundwater Monitoring and Production Wells Design, Construction Supervision

Groundwater wells design – hydrological-engineering-environmental design, geological supervision, and performing of pumping/hydrological testing on monitoring and production wells in Israel and abroad (for Mekorot National Water Company and private clients)

Hydrogeological Design Support for Roads Including Tunneling – Highway 6

Highway 6 North – Preliminary and detail hydrogeological design for the construction of Highway 6 North, including groundwater management in the Yokne`am Rechasim tunnels (for Shapir Engineering)

Western Galilee Water Supply Plant

Coordination, Regulatory/Statutory Consultation, and Support for Permit Exemption Procedure for the Preparation of Detail Design Plans for the Western Galilee Water Supply Plant as Part of TATAL 90 (National Infrastructure Plans 90). As part of the detail design work plans of the Western Galilee Plant water supply lines by Ecolog`s Water Supply Department, the Regulatory […]

Design of an Energy-Dissipation Facility at the Ashalim Stream

The project included detail design for an energy-dissipation facility at the Ashalim stream. The design was carried out in order to prevent on going scouring at the Ashalim stream. The design included: hydrology, hydraulic calculations, detail design, and supervision during construction.

Remediation of the National Water Carrier Canal – Pilot Project

The project included the preparation of design alternatives for the remediation of the national water carrier canal. Three different design alternatives for the remediation of the national water carrier canal were prepared and constructed. Each alternative was carried out in three sections of 40 m long each. The remediated sections are periodically monitored for the […]

Dam Design for Water Supply to an Agricultural Farm in Angola

Design of an earth dam for storage of river flow, with a volume of about 2.6 Mm3. The dam includes a concrete spillway for a maximum flow of 50 m3/s. The dam is about 18 m high and 450 m long. A float suction system was designed to be connected to the pumping station located […]

Flood Regulation Reservoir – Ashalim B Solar Power Facility

As part of the design of the drainage system for the Ashalim plot B Solar Power facility, it was necessary to reduce the flow rates at Highway 211. In order to meet the requirement, detail design that included also hydraulic design for a regulating reservoir on the main stream channel entering the project area was […]

Tzofar Reservoir

This project included detail design for a reservoir, for Mekorot, with a volume of 200,000 m3, which includes a floating cover and a pump station on the embankment. The design includes hydraulic concrete facilities, access roads and drainage facilities. Detailed planning for a reservoir with a volume of 200 cubic meters including a floating cover […]

Stabilization of Access Road – Eshkol Reservoir

Following the observation of cracks along a section of a service road (located on a slope) of National Water Carrier Eshkol reservoir, Ecolog performed failure mechanism analysis and the design for the required reinforcement measures. The project included, a 250-meter-long sheet pile wall that was designed and constructed along the road.

Erosion Protections for the Gas Pipeline along the Rahat – Ramat Hovav – Oron Section

Following the construction of the gas pipeline, erosional features developed along some sections of the pipeline. Ecolog assessed the areas that need to be treated and designed the remediation needed for the damaged sections and the required protections to prevent future damages. At each section, the appropriate solution was adapted to the specific erosion mechanism […]

Evaporation Ponds at the Solar Power Facility – Ashalim A

The plans of the Ashalim PLOT A solar power facility, included the design of three evaporation ponds performed by Ecolog. The purpose of these ponds is to collect the brine from the facility process and evaporate it. The design was carried out in accordance with the strict standards of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Stability Evaluation of the Taoz Reservoir

As part of a risk assessment conducted by Mekorot for its water reservoirs, Ecolog performed geotechnical evaluation of the Taoz Reservoir stability (near Latrun). The reservoir has a volume of 1.5 Mm3. The evaluation included exploratory drillings along the reservoir embankments and calculations of their stability according to various failure scenarios.

The Light Rail Red Line Project

Statutory/regulatory coordination and support for obtaining the permits for the light rail Red Line project. As part of the light rail project of NTA (the Metropolitan Mass Transit System company), the Regulatory and Statutory support group was engaged in supporting the permitting and engineering coordination for the construction of the Red Line project in the […]

Construction of an Infrastructure Tunnel in the Haifa Bay

Groundwater management, including dewatering for construction and infrastructure projects – Electra Infrastructure Tunnel Haifa Bay; hydrological/engineering/environmental design and permitting support for dewatering in support of the construction of an infrastructure tunnel in the Haifa Bay (for Electra Infrastructure)

General Design for Supplying Water for Agriculture Use to Moshav Paran

Moshav Paran, an agricultural settlement located in the center of the Arava, is undergoing a process of developing new agricultural areas in the moshav, at the time that significant changes in the regional water supply system are taking place. As part of the development of future agricultural areas, Ecolog designed a new water supply system […]

Water Supply to the Pardes Hanna Giv’at Ada and Wadi Ara Plants

The water plants of Pardes Hanna and Giv`at Ada are old, over 80 and 50 years old, respectively. The water supply systems in these plants must be renewed in order to adapt them to the changes that are taking place in the national water system, and to meet the projected increase in water consumption. Ecolog […]

Tzofar Reservoir Pump Station

The water supply in the Moshav Tzofar area suffers from a shortage of suitable water storage facilities, so that during peak consumption, the wells that supply the water work continuously, and the hourly consumption is limited by the production capacity. As part of the master plan for the middle Arava it was proposed to construct […]

Sharon South 111 Well

Sharon South 111 Well is located in the Ra`anana South interchange area, and it`s construction was coordinated with the design of road 531 loop. This well is considered as a pilot for a dual-purpose well designed to supply potable water and inject desalinated water. The borehole has been pre-adjusted to serve the stated above purpose, […]

Ram 11 Well

This project includes the design of brackish water well for agriculture use in the northern Golan Heights. The well was drilled to a depth of 1,500 meters. The depth to the water table was 700 meters, and accordingly a submersible pump was designed to be installed at a depth of 800 meters. The design included […]

Somekh Shefaram

The Somekh-Shefaram pipeline is scheduled between the “Racheli” water tanks (Somekh interchange) and the future “Krayot” water tanks (Kiryat Ata), as part of the water supply system for the Western Galilee, integrating the future Western Galilee desalination plant. The pipeline alignment is regulated into a statutory infrastructure strip to be determined by National Infrastructure Plan […]

Be’er Sheva Shoket

This project includes detail design of steel pipes with a diameter of 40″ and a length of 6 km, for the “Mekorot” pipeline from the Be`er Sheva North station to the Shoket 2 well (near Omer). The purpose of the pipeline is to increase the water supply on the Beer Sheva-Shoket-Arad axis. The pipeline alignment […]

Hydraulic Hammer Analysis of the Elishama-Sha’ar Hashomron Pipeline

The Elishama-Sha`ar Hashomron pipeline is designed with diameters of 48″/54″/60″ and a length of about 12 km, and will be the main source of water supply for the Trans-Samaria axis towards Ariel and the mountain range settlements, as well as toward Alfei Menashe on a new alignment from Oranit. Due to the large designed pipeline […]

Mapping a Pollution Plume in the Coastal Aquifer in the Holon Industrial Area

Ecolog performed the mapping of a pollution plume from industrial sources in the coastal aquifer in the Holon industrial area, and evaluated alternatives to the aquifer`s operation. The project included 13 groundwater monitoring wells, of which three were to a depth of approximately 70 meters, and the installation of multi-level sampling systems in these wells. […]

Environmental Impact Assessment for Yahel 1 Petroleum Drilling

The environmental impact assessment for Yahel 1 petroleum drilling, was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Energy and Water, and in consultation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection, as part of the required permit procedures. The environmental impact survey was prepared in accordance with the oil regulations and included: evaluation of […]

Environmental Impact Assessment for Yahel 1 Petroleum Drilling

The environmental impact assessment for Yahel 1 petroleum drilling, was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Energy and Water, and in consultation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection, as part of the required permit procedures. The environmental impact survey was prepared in accordance with the oil regulations and included: evaluation of […]

Support the Technical Guidelines for Israel Risk Based Corrective Action (IRBCA)

IRBCA – Israel Risk Based Corrective Action is a methodology implemented in Israel to assess risks arising from land and water pollution. This methodology examines the toxicity of pollutants, transport routes (soil, soil gas, water and air), and receptors, which may be exposed to pollutants (both public health and the environment), and the different ways […]

Remediation of Kfar Gideon Landfill

Ecolog provided engineering services for the remediation of a mixed waste (construction and municipal) landfill in Kfar Gideon for the Jezreel Valley Regional Council. The work included design and preparation of technical specifications for landfill closure, including planning earthworks and waste mobilization. The project included: site cleanup and grading, a field survey (which also included […]

Environmental Monitoring at Ganei Hadas Landfills

For over 10 years, Ecolog is analyzing and reporting annually the Ganei Hadas landfill environmental monitoring results of air, biogas and groundwater, subject to the requirements of the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Annual environmental monitoring includes air quality monitoring, including monitoring carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide concentrations, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, volatile organic compounds and more, […]

Field Survey of a closed Karmiel Municipality Landfill Site

Ecolog planned and conducted a field survey to estimate waste quantities and quality at a closed Karmile Municipality landfill site. The work involved the preparation of working plans for regulatory approval, work specifications and overall contracting support for site excavation and drilling activities, supervision over subcontractor work and data analyses and reporting. Ecolog performed close […]

Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater Through Chemical Oxidation

Ecolog designed and carried out on-site (IN-SITU) remediation of contaminated groundwater with organic chloride compounds, using Potassium permanganate chemical oxidation (for the first time in Israel).

Supervision and Consultation in Support of the Remediation of the National Site for Treatment of Hazardous Materials

Ecolog, on behalf of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, supervised and provided professional support on the Neot Hovav national project that included the remediation of seven old hazardous waste sites at Lot 181. The remediation process, included treatment of hazardous waste and contaminated soil using various technologies (biological treatment, stabilization solidification, incineration, etc.), initial investigations, […]

Remediation of the Kishon Stream Bed

Remediation of the Kishon Stream Bed As part of a national project for the remediation of the Kishon stream bed, contaminated sediments were excavated along 6.5 km of its course. Ecolog, on behalf of the Ministry of Environmental Protection supervised the dredging of the Kishon River sediment, the construction of leachate and sludge treatment facility, […]

Drainage Channels for The National Water Carrier Canal

Design/regulation of the drainage channels on both sides of the National Water Carrier Canal (The Netofa Canal). Hydraulic and detailed design of reinforced concrete drainage channels for a total length of 14 km. The design includes water culverts and drainage outlets.

Drainage Master Plan – Southern Rahat

Ecolog prepared the drainage master plan for Southern Rahat.

Regulation Plans for the Gamliel Creek

The Gamaliel Creek along with the Sorek stream constitute a central drainage pathway in a settled area that is under construction boom (within the Sorek Lachish Drainage Authority). As part of the work for the Drainage Authority, Ecolog prepared the design plans to regulate the creek in a way that will provide a solution to […]

Hydrological Survey for Exploration & Alternatives Evaluation of Water Sources at Angola

As part of an initiative to establish an advanced agricultural farm in a rural area of Angola, Ecolog conducted a survey in support of the exploration of available water sources in the Samba Caju Area – Angola. The survey included quantification and characterization of potential groundwater and surface water resources. In addition, various water production […]

Drainage Attachment, for the Sa’ar-Nahariya Compound

As part of the planning of the Sa`ar residential neighborhood in Nahariya, Ecolog prepared the drainage attachment for the plan. The attachment included the design of a regional drainage channel.

Drainage Attachment for the Ashdod Master Plan

Ecolog prepared a drainage attachment and runoff management for the city of Ashdod master plan. The work included the determination of the floodplain for the Lachish river and the mapping of existing drainage issues in the city.

Hydrological Attachment, Southern Rahat

As part of the Preferred Housing Plan for a residential neighborhood in Rahat, Ecolog prepared the drainage attachment. The work included peak flow analysis for an existing reservoir and the construction of the floodplain. The hydraulic capabilities of existing water culverts and streams were also evaluated.

2D Flow Model for Diverting the Raham Stream

Due to the construction of the Ramon Airport, the Raham stream was diverted and the flow course changed towards the Evrona Nature Reserve. Due to concerns for potential damage to the Evrona Nature Reserve, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority commenced the hydraulic evaluation for flow regimes and floodplains in order to establish alternatives for […]

2D Flow Model for the Potential Failure of the Zofar Reservoir

As part of design plans of the Zofar water supply reservoir for Mekorot (National Water Company of Israel), Ecolog performed reservoir failure risk assessment. As part of the survey, dam failure modeling was applied to define flood risk levels caused by the breach of the embankments. The dam failure model was prepared using state of […]