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. 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.

Below is a list of horizontal remediation well applications 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.

Air Sparging

Remediation Objectives
– Mass removal
– Controlling plume migration

Practical Applications
– Traditional air sparge
– Biosparge
– Barrier wells
— Ozone sparge

Thermal

Remediation Objectives
– Mass removal

Practical Applications
– Electrical resistivity
– Six phase heating
– Cathodic protection

Soil Vapor Extraction

Remediation Objectives
– Mass removal
– Vapor intrusion mitigation

Practical Applications
– Vacuum extraction
– Sub slab depressurization
– Bioventing

Site Characterization

Remediation Objectives
– Site characterization
– Real-time data collection to modify bore installations

Practical Applications
– Soil sample collection
– Remote sensing tools

Injection

Remediation Objectives
– Mass removal

Practical Applications
– ISCO / ISCR
– Bioamendment
— Treated groundwater reinjection

Groundwater Extraction

Remediation Objectives
– Ex-situ treatment
– Influencing groundwater gradient
– Lowering groundwater table

Practical Applications
– Pump and treat
– Dual-phase / Multi-phase extraction
– Leachate collection
– Hydraulic control
– Dewatering