Horizontal Remediation Wells offer proven solutions that environmental consultants can use to address their most challenging sites. Having a baseline familiarity with how horizontal wells are used enables consultants to help their clients evaluate the best approach to achieve their objectives.
Below is a list of horizontal remediation well applications accompanied by links to relevant case studies from Directional Technologies’ 30 years of remediation experience. Typically, these applications provide higher performance, faster cleanup, and less disruption compared to vertical wells. Whether you are new to horizontal wells or are looking for more opportunities to benefit from the industry’s highest-performing in situ remediation techniques, this resource is intended to help you expand your knowledge on the advanced tools available for your next complex project.
Applications
Air Sparging
Remediation Objectives
- Mass removal
- Controlling plume migration
Practical Applications
Soil Vapor Extraction
Remediation Objectives
- Mass removal
- Vapor intrusion mitigation
Practical Applications
- Vacuum extraction
- Sub slab depressurization
- Passive venting
- Bioventing
Injection
Remediation Objectives
- Mass removal
Practical Applications
- ISCO/ISCR
- Bioamendment
- Treated groundwater reinjection
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Groundwater Extraction
Remediation Objectives
- Ex situ treatment
- Influencing groundwater gradient
- Lowering groundwater table
Practical Applications
Thermal
Remediation Objectives
- Mass removal
Practical Applications
- Electrical resistivity
- Six phase heating
- Cathodic protection
Site Characterization
Remediation Objectives
- Site characterization
- Real-time data collection to modify bore installations
Practical Applications
Downhole Technologies
Remediation Objectives
- Mass removal
Practical Applications
- Permeable reactive barriers
- Downhole Reactors
If you have a project that might be a fit for a horizontal remediation solution, please call us at 1-877-788-4479 or email us at drilling@directionaltech.com to discuss how together we can create the most successful outcome for your client.