Black Hills, South Dakota
Water Resource Expertise Rooted in the Land
Anderson Water Consulting delivers authoritative hydrology, groundwater, and water rights expertise to government agencies, municipalities, landowners, and industry across the Black Hills and the greater West.
Trusted by the agencies, developers, and industries that depend on reliable water resource analysis.
What We Do
Comprehensive Water Resource Services
Hydrology
Comprehensive hydrologic analysis including watershed delineation, flood frequency studies, stormwater modeling, and drainage assessments for regulatory compliance and infrastructure planning.
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Integration of geologic and hydrologic data to characterize aquifer systems, evaluate recharge zones, and support site-specific investigations for development and resource management.
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Aquifer testing, well siting, pump test analysis, and groundwater modeling to quantify available resources and support permitting, development, and long-term management decisions.
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Expert analysis, documentation, and testimony for water rights adjudication, transfers, and administration — navigating the complex prior appropriation systems of the western states.
Learn moreSurface Water
Stream flow measurement, water quality sampling, floodplain analysis, and surface water availability studies supporting permitting, litigation, and resource planning.
Learn moreWater Supply Strategies
Integrated planning for municipal, agricultural, and industrial water supply — from source identification and yield analysis to long-range supply forecasting and drought contingency planning.
Learn moreAbout the Firm
Decades of Field Experience in the Black Hills and Beyond
Anderson Water Consulting was founded on the principle that sound water resource decisions require both rigorous science and deep familiarity with the land. Our team has spent decades working across the Black Hills, the Great Plains, and the broader West — conducting field investigations, testifying before regulatory bodies, and delivering analysis that holds up under scrutiny.
We work directly with our clients — no layers of project managers between you and the expert doing the work. That means faster answers, clearer communication, and analysis you can stake a project on.
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Whether you need a groundwater assessment, water rights analysis, or a full hydrologic study, we bring the field experience and technical depth your project demands.