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Groundwater Control

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What is Groundwater Control?

Groundwater control prevents seepage, infiltration, and soil loss around underground structures, utilities, and foundations. With trenchless polymer injection, watertight barriers are formed to block water migration, stabilize soils, and protect critical assets.

Problems Solved

  • Groundwater infiltration into basements, vaults, and tunnels
  • Seepage through levees, dams, and embankments
  • Soil erosion caused by uncontrolled water flow
  • Structural weakening from hydrostatic pressure
  • Costly downtime and repairs from persistent leaks

Types of Polymers Used

High-Density Polyurethane Foams

  • Expands to densify and stabilize loose backfill soils
  • Provides lightweight reinforcement without added soil pressure
  • Cures rapidly to minimize operational disruption

Structural Polyurethane Resins

  • Creates rigid reinforcement zones behind walls and utilities
  • Transfers structural loads to stable ground layers
  • Extends service life of supported structures

Hydro-Insensitive Polymers

  • Expands and cures in wet or groundwater conditions
  • Seals voids and prevents erosion in saturated soils
  • Provides long-term durability in challenging sites
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Benefits of Groundwater Control

Groundwater control with polymer injection provides a trenchless method to stop infiltration, protect structures, and stabilize soils. These solutions safeguard infrastructure and reduce costly repairs.

Long-Term Protection From Seepage and Infiltration

  • Blocks seepage and infiltration into underground structures
  • Reinforces soils against erosion and water damage
  • Provides watertight protection without excavation
  • Reduces maintenance costs and compliance risks

Key Applications

Basements & Foundations

Prevents groundwater infiltration into below-grade structures

Utility Vaults

Protects electrical and telecom infrastructure from water damage

Transit Tunnels

Seals leaks and seepage in underground transit systems

Levees & Dams

Stops seepage pathways in flood control structures

Stormwater Systems

Restores watertightness in culverts, drains, and detention basins

Industrial Facilities

Protects underground tanks, utilities, and containment areas

Services

Groundwater control is supported by these services:

Waterproofing & Leak Sealing

Waterproofing & Leak Sealing

Creates watertight barriers in underground assets

Soil Stabilization

Soil Stabilization

Reinforces soils impacted by water flow

Void Filling

Void Filling

Eliminates cavities formed by groundwater erosion

Chemical Grouting

Chemical Grouting

Seals seepage paths and stabilizes soils to stop infiltration

Structural Reinforcement

Structural Reinforcement

Provides durable strength under hydrostatic pressure

Curtain Grouting

Curtain Grouting

Forms continuous underground barriers to block groundwater migration and protect infrastructure

How the Process Works

1

Investigation

Sites inspected for seepage, infiltration, or erosion issues

2

Planning

Injection design tailored to hydrogeological conditions

3

Access

Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal disruption

4

Injection

Expanding polymers form watertight barriers and stabilize soils

5

Monitoring

Flow and placement tracked to ensure barrier effectiveness

6

Validation

Final inspection confirms restored stability and performance

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