AbTech's Monitoring Well Skimmer (MWS) is designed to absorb and encapsulate hydrocarbons by floating directly on the surface of the water in monitoring wells. The MWS utilizes a Smart Sponge® propellet encased in flexible mesh designed to maintain structural integrity of the product as well as to allow maximum surface contact with the contaminant. The propellet slides over a reusable rod kit with a weight on one end and an attachment point for securing the deployment rope on the other. Propellet sleeves are available in a variety of sizes.

Key Benefits

• Is chemically selective to hydrocarbons

• Is capable of removing up to 3 times its own weight in hydrocarbons

• Removes or reduces sheen

• Transforms pollutants into stable solid

• Capable of remaining completely buoyant even after being saturated with hydrocarbons

• Provides potential for long-standing remediation

• Does not require modification of existing structure

• Effective in fresh or salt water temperatures ranging from 32°F to 130°F