Monitoring Well Skimmers

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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 32F to 130F

Product Specifications

The Monitoring Well Skimmer (MWS) is suspended from a reusable ¼ inch nylon rod system with a one pound, 3.5" Ø steel cylinder at the bottom and an eyelet that serves to hook the MWS out of the well on the upper extremity.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation of the Monitoring Well Skimmer (MWS) is a simple process requiring no structural modifications to existing monitoring well structures. Merge the MWS and tie the nylon rod through the grommets or through the center handle. Changeout of the sleeve on the MWS is also quickly and easily accomplished by simply sliding the skimmer out of the rod kit and replacing it.

• High absorption capabilities result in reduced onsite maintenance visits.
• Due to the non-leaching, non-leaking ability of the media, field technicians experience ease of handling.