What is Soil Vapor Intrusion and How Can it Be Prevented? The phrase “soil vapor intrusion” refers to the process by which volatile chemicals move from a subsurface source into the indoor air of overlying buildings. Soil vapor can…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist Being prepared to deal with site-specific ground conditions can often make or break a remediation project and when it comes to horizontal remediation in high permeability soils, there are proven ways to ensure…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist The 2022 Battelle Chlorinated Conference gave hundreds of consultants the opportunity to learn about how horizontal remediation wells are being used to overcome some of the greatest challenges facing environmental remediation professionals. For the…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist Our client faced the challenge of remediating LNAPL and DNAPL plumes spread out over a large area. The property was scheduled for redevelopment pending remediation of the considerable subsurface contamination. The previous site building…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist How can you be sure that the remediation option selected for your site is the right fit? Even once a technically sound remediation technology has been selected, there are still important questions that remain…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist When faced with replacing a remediation system at a military base, a consultant was tasked with selecting the best alternative to replace the aging system. The existing system, which had been in operation for…
Here’s how an experienced consultant solved longstanding challenges and frustrations with a live remediation project that also highlights why some of the best in the industry turn to horizontal wells when they need a solution that performs better and more…
By Tomas Will, Sr. Environmental Scientist Background and Setting The consultant was hired to help a large industrial facility deal with a groundwater contaminant plume that was spread over a wide area and was migrating toward a nearby surface water….
By: Kyle J. Carlton, PG, Senior Geologist In 1993, the environmental industry lacked the ability to cost-efficiently access areas beyond the reach of traditional vertical drilling techniques. Faced with the urgent need to remediate beneath an active runway at John…
By: Kyle J. Carlton, PG, Senior Geologist Our client, Chris Bade with ASI Environmental in Ludington, Michigan, selected horizontal remediation wells to prevent loss of revenue to a busy manufacturing facility. Horizontal sub-slab vapor extraction wells for a TCE vapor…