How Does Soil Vapor Extraction Remediate Contaminated Soil and Groundwater? Soil Vapor Extraction (SVE) involves the removal of vapor-phase contaminants from the vadose zone of the subsurface. The vapors are created when chemical compounds found in the subsurface volatilize….
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…
Very Uncommon Site Conditions Addressed by Custom Designed AS/SVE Horizontal Wells Project Background: A large groundwater plume migrating towards adjoining sensitive surface waters, complex glacial geology, dramatic tidal influences, and a busy facility with limited open space presented significant remediation…
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…
Residents benefit from installation of horizontal groundwater extraction well to recover carbon tetrachloride from a bedrock aquifer. Contamination beneath a residential area is always a sensitive situation for all parties involved. Horizontal remediation wells provide many benefits in these scenarios….
Recently Directional Technologies, Inc. installed a Horizontal Sub-Slab Depressurization Well System at the site of a former dry cleaning facility. Read the following horizontal well case study to learn how it was accomplished. Horizontal Wells Protect Indoor Air By Seth…
Subsurface remediation in a big city setting is complicated. Limited work space, heavy traffic, noise restrictions, and a dense network of utilities are just some of the factors that conspire to make the installation of any in situ plume control…