Advancing Sand Mining Operations with Reliable Groundwater Data

Project Overview

Preferred Drilling Solutions (PDS), now part of Summit Drilling & Remediation, supported a sand mining operation in Perry, Florida, with sonic drilling and the installation of 13 piezometers to provide groundwater information for dewatering planning.

The remote location and conditions presented logistical challenges, particularly transporting drilling equipment, support vehicles, and the water required for drilling operations to widely dispersed work areas.

The Solution

Our team deployed a track-mounted sonic drill rig equipped with 4" x 6" sonic sampling, supported by a 4x4 vehicle and trailer to access the remote drilling locations. A flatbed truck equipped with a water tank supplied the water necessary to maintain drilling operations.

Over five days, the crew installed 13 two-inch-diameter piezometers to a depth of 25 feet. Each installation included protective well covers and bumper posts to safeguard the monitoring points from potential damage during future site activities.

The Outcome

The project was completed on time, providing the mining operator with 13 protected groundwater monitoring points to support dewatering evaluations and future mining plans.