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The Fundamentals
Dewatering and hydraulic control are processes for removing water from subsurface soil or rock. Whether it is performed to lower the water table for construction purposes or to intercept contaminated water from migrating, horizontal wells deliver the needed screen coverage. Dewatering and hydraulic control are essential in construction, mining, and environmental remediation projects.
Key Advantages of Horizontal Dewatering & Hydraulic Control
- Maximum Extraction: Using horizontal directional drilling (HDD), hundreds of linear feet of continuous screen can be installed. One horizontal well can replace an entire line of vertical wells, removing more water in less time.
- Subsurface Precision: Expert bit-locating technologies allow the well screen to be placed exactly within the most hydraulically conductive zones. This targets the specific water-bearing layers that need to be drained.
- Unobstructed Work Zones: Because horizontal wells are installed below the work area, there is no surface-level piping.
- Access to Sensitive Areas: Horizontal wells can be launched from a safe, non-invasive location to reach target zones beneath existing buildings, roads, or protected wetlands where vertical drilling is impossible.