Groundwater Control
Strategic groundwater management to protect your excavation and surrounding structures.
Overview
What Is Groundwater Control?
Groundwater control encompasses all methods used to manage subsurface water during construction. Kelley Dewatering provides comprehensive groundwater control services including pre-excavation consulting, system design, installation, and ongoing monitoring. Our specialists evaluate hydrogeologic conditions and develop site-specific strategies that protect your excavation, adjacent structures, and the surrounding environment.
Key Benefits
- Prevent groundwater from entering excavations
- Protect adjacent buildings from settlement
- Maintain slope stability during deep cuts
- Reduce hydrostatic pressure on structures
- Ensure regulatory compliance for discharge
- Minimize project delays from water infiltration
Our Process
Hydrogeologic Assessment
We review soil borings, groundwater data, and site conditions to understand the groundwater regime.
Control Strategy Development
Our team develops a site-specific groundwater control plan tailored to your project requirements.
System Installation
We install the appropriate control systems — wellpoints, deep wells, or cutoff walls — as designed.
Active Management
Continuous monitoring and adjustment ensures optimal performance throughout construction.
Regulatory Compliance
We manage all discharge permits and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
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616-290-4742Equipment Used
- Wellpoint systems
- Deep well pumps
- Vacuum-assisted systems
- Monitoring equipment
- Discharge management systems
- Header pipe systems