Remediation & Contamination

We specialise in a range of products that provide the solution for critical or non-compliance boreholes, assist in the maximising of water production, reduce rehabilitation expenditure and demonstrate the efficacy of a proposed solution.

An integral part of quality bore field management is the measuring and monitoring of the key indicators in troublesome bores. We practice the principle of pro-active borehole management techniques and work with internationally renowned organisations to provide the most effective solution or product for any water related problem.

Blackhawk Top-Head Drive Piston Pumps

Boresaver

Downhole CCTV Cameras

Blackhawk Top-Head Drive Piston Pumps

The ideal solution for critical service, non-compliant and limited access wells

Top-head-drive piston pumps are heavy duty pumps sited above the wellhead. The pumps provide continuous operation and can pump any liquid, in any environment, at any depth and at any angle, providing the ideal solution for critical service, non-compliant and limited access wells. Easy to service and repair, the pumps are explosion proof and improve safety levels on site as there is no need to pull the pump. The piston pumps have been successfully used in a broad range of well-based applications including landfill leachate, groundwater remediation, gas-well dewatering, condensate-recovery sump, petrochemical refinery and offshore applications.

The pumps are particularly effective for landfill sites, allowing operators to meet high environmental standards, improve production of clean methane gas and cope with extremes in weather and downhole conditions.

The pumps can remove water and product (eg leachate) from well casings as narrow as 5cm and to depths of up to 215 metres. Flow rates are fully adjustable and the fluid inlet is located at the bottom of the pump intake cylinder, removing water or product to 0 submergence depth.

For pumping LNAPL and DNAPL the top-head-drive piston pumps provide a slow, steady draw which is the key to handling hot, viscous liquids in product recovery applications. The piston pumps are the ideal solution for extracting heavy DNAPL from well bottoms, and with the skimmer attachment draws LNAPL from the top surface.

Boresaver

Boresaver is a comprehensive and innovative range of cleaning solutions for systems that are contaminated with iron oxide, manganese oxide, iron related bacteria and calcium carbonate. Boresaver Ultra C and Boresaver Liquid and Boresaver IKL Pro are all approved by the Secretary of State under regulation 25 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 1989 for use in potable water applications. Boresaver Ultra C has now been Tested and Certified by NSF International.

Iron oxide residues in groundwater is a growing problem, estimated to affect about 40% of the world’s water bores. Whether caused by naturally occurring bacteria or due to oxidation, the result is an oxide and biofilm that builds up in the pumps and headworks, affecting performance, quality and output. The problems can present as dirty water, rusty water, iron rich water or as a type of biofouling.

Boresaver is a unique product that dissolves iron and manganese oxide residues and combats iron related bacterial contamination. The product can be used without dismantling equipment and will not attack or deteriorate any of the materials inside the system. When dosed correctly Boresaver is biodegradable, breaking down into the completely harmless components carbon dioxide and water. One of its key components occurs naturally in plants and vegetables, making the product environmentally friendly.

Laval Downhole CCTV Cameras

The Laval R-Cam 1000 downhole camera is a completely portable, self-contained video inspection system that can inspect boreholes up to 330 metres deep and 50cm in diameter.

The R-Cam 1000 system combines all the features of a full, professional system with breakthrough affordability. Developed as a cost-effective system for the smaller operator, it delivers real-time inspection footage on-site. Using the R-Cam 1000 allows operators to offer an enhanced and quality service by giving clients the opportunity to view well conditions and approve completed works.

This lightweight, smaller size, professional grade camera comes with its own trolley and features include down and side viewing capability, an on-screen depth counter, liquid crystal display, DVD recorder, 12V DC power supply and a portable battery.

Ideal for:

Periodic inspections to determine existing well conditions and perform preventative maintenance
After service inspections to verify cleaning, repairs, track well conditions and ensure compliance
Pre-purchase inspections
Ground water monitoring to determine quality, mineral conditions, geological strata etc
Locating and retrieving lost tools
New construction inspection to display the quality of work and offer customer assurance

Features

Dual wide angle colour camera, side and downview
Digital on screen depth counter
7” Colour LCD mounted monitor
18 Super bright Water Clear LED Downview lights
32 Super Bright Water Clear LED Sideview camera
Powered reel with adjustable speed
1000ft Kevlar Reinforced cable (340 kg Breaking strength)
Slip ring technology 360’ dual rotation (side facing camera)
12v Portable DVD
2 wheeled trolley for ultimate mobility
Portable 12v battery and charger (min 4 hr run time)
Crush proof durable & portable control case
3m surplus cable (reel to control case) to allow use inside vehicle during survey
36” extendable boom for positioning over borehole
Camera Centering bands
LCD battery Voltage monitor