Our services include:
- Environmental Impact Assessments and review (EIAs)
- Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
- Basic Assessment Reports (BAR) and Scoping Reports
- Environmental Public Participation Process (PPP)
- Stakeholder engagement, workshops and consultation
- Environmental Control Officers (ECO)
- Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs) and specialist studies
- Environmental monitoring, audits, and compliance
- Stormwater Management Plans (SWMP)
- Mining Rights Applications
- Water and soil contamination assessments
- Hydro-climate (weather) and air quality recorders
- Rehabilitation planning and monitoring
- Environmental risk assessments and disaster risk reduction
- GIS and mapping
We have experience in the following environmental legislation:
NEMA
National Environmental Management Act
NEm:WA
National Environmental Management: Waste Act
NEm:AQA
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Management Act
NWA
National Water Act
WSA
Water Services Act
MHSA
Mine Health and Safety Act
Some of our clients include:
Contact us today for your groundwater solution!
Umvoto in the Environmental Sector
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World Environment Day: Ending plastic pollution
World Environment Day, celebrated on 5th June each year, is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect our planet. The 2025 theme, “ending plastic pollution globally”, calls for urgent action against the pervasive environmental threat posed by plastic waste. Beyond addressing plastic pollution, World Environment Day also promotes broader environmental values such as…
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Bitten by the Bug: SASS5 Training
In April, Junior Environmentalist Kim Parker, had the incredible opportunity to attend the South African Scoring System (SASS5) Training Course hosted by the Freshwater Research Centre in Kommetjie, Cape Town. This four-day course provided hands-on experience conducting SASS5 biomonitoring – a rapid aquatic biomonitoring method used to assess the health of rivers and streams in…
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Ground truthing: Ensuring accurate environmental management
Why is ground truthing important? Ground truthing plays an essential role in environmental science by connecting remote sensing data with real-world conditions. It involves the direct observation and validation of data collected remotely, such as satellite imagery or aerial surveys, by conducting on-the-ground investigations. This practice ensures the accuracy and reliability of environmental assessments, which…
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Stellies student job shadows at Umvoto
Welcome to Kyle Louw As a recent graduate from Stellenbosch University with a BSc in Earth Sciences (graduated December 2024), Kyle Louw took a proactive step to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional experience. He spent his December holiday gaining hands-on exposure by job shadowing at Umvoto. This opportunity allowed him to enhance…
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Trail Running in Muizenberg: A Geological Adventure
One of the many perks of working at Umvoto is its close proximity to both the beach and the mountain, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Every Tuesday, I lace up my trail shoes and join the Trail Dawgs for an exhilarating run through the rugged terrain above Muizenberg. This isn’t just any ordinary…
