Horizontal remediation wells (HRWs) are often most associated with accessing seemingly inaccessible areas of a site, such as beneath active buildings, railroads, roadways, and more. Though useful in these situations, the benefits of HRWs go far beyond accessibility. Generally, we…
A common reason potential clients reach out to environmental consultants is because they are assessing the positives and negatives of buying or selling a contaminated property. A major concern to property owners is the ability to eventually sell their land,…
In 2022, Directional Technologies provided horizontal well design alterations for successful remedial results at a bulk fuels facility in North Carolina. Even at highly characterized and delineated sites, physical site restrictions can prevent the ability to implement proposed remedial designs…
As consultants continue exploring the benefits of horizontal remediation wells, they are often confronted with deciphering the difference between remediation and utility directional drilling. While many directional drilling companies exist and do an excellent job installing subsurface utilities, Directional Technologies…
Targeting non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) hotspots with horizontal remediation wells is an effective way to enhance remediation and prevent downgradient plume migration. Groundwater contamination plumes sometimes separate into several individual zones, creating additional challenges for remediation and increasing the likelihood…
Physical site constraints, in combination with shallow groundwater, have led more consultants to target exposure pathway elimination with horizontal remediation wells. Gas stations are one of the most common facilities requiring a remedial response due to compromised underground storage tanks…
How do you mitigate vapor intrusion with access limitations due to source area contamination residing beneath a large commercial building? It is not uncommon that environmental remediation sites are generated from contamination spills beneath a facility. When source-area contamination is…
Soil vapor extraction (SVE) is one of the most effective methods to remediate certain types of subsurface contamination. Read on to learn more about how soil vapor extraction is used, why horizontal wells are frequently chosen to implement soil vapor…
Selecting the best way to implement a remediation technology is one of the most important factors that affect remediation performance. Horizontal remediation wells offer an alternative remedial implementation approach that can help overcome challenging site conditions. Read on to learn…
Soil contamination often requires further intervention beyond a simple excavation to achieve remediation goals. Read on to learn more about why remediation of contaminated soil is important, why horizontal wells are frequently chosen for soil remediation, and how your contaminated…