Air sparge systems for groundwater remediation

Task

Inexpensive flowmeter to install in an air sparge field with multiple wells

Air sparging involves drilling multiple wells into a contaminated ground water pocket. Fresh air is forced into the groundwater in order to ‘bubble’ contaminants into the vapor pocket above the water. The contaminated air is pulled out of the pocket and treated. The sparge runs continuously until the ground water is free of contaminants.

Solution

The customer needed an inexpensive flowmeter to install in an air sparge field (120 individual wells). The meter ensures sufficient air flow into the well. Preferred KSM series all plastic to minimize corrosion and reduce cost. We were recommended by one of the engineers in the fi rm due to excellent support on a past project. We were able to quickly ship some pieces for a test and the balance direct to site. Each sparge field uses anywhere from 100-150 meters.

Task

Inexpensive flowmeter to install in an air sparge field with multiple wells Air sparging involves drilling multiple wells into a contaminated ground water pocket. Fresh air is forced into the groundwater in order to ‘bubble’ contaminants into the vapor pocket above the water. The contaminated air is pulled out of the pocket and treated. The sparge runs continuously until the ground water is free of contaminants.

The KSM is a safe and economical solution for ground water remediation monitoring!