GeoSierra Trenchless Permeable Reactive Barrier

The GeoSierra Trenchless Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) is a patented, field-proven solution for passive, long-term groundwater remediation in deep and complex environments. By enabling the installation of continuous subsurface treatment zones without open excavation, this approach supports remediation in urban settings, mixed plumes, and areas with limited access. Using controlled hydraulic inclusion propagation, GeoSierra PRBs form vertical permeable treatment barriers that intercept and treat contaminated groundwater while maintaining predictable performance across variable subsurface conditions.

Why It Matters

Groundwater remediation challenges often extend beyond treatment alone. Depth, geology, access constraints, and ongoing site operations can limit the feasibility of conventional trenching or excavation approaches.

GeoSierra Trenchless PRBs help project teams overcome these constraints by enabling targeted, in situ treatment with minimal disruption. Controlled emplacement and advanced monitoring techniques support predictable barrier performance, while trenchless installation reduces waste, limits surface impact, and supports long-term remediation goals.

What You’ll Learn in the Brochure

  • How GeoSierra Trenchless PRBs install continuous treatment zones at depth without excavation, reducing disruption in active or constrained sites

  • How controlled hydraulic inclusion propagation enables precise placement and alignment of the barrier within the target treatment zone

  • How monitoring techniques, including pressure response and resistivity methods, confirm barrier continuity and media distribution for quality assurance

  • How the technology performs across a range of contaminants, including chlorinated VOCs, metals, PFAS, and complex mixtures

  • How trenchless PRBs improve site efficiency by minimizing investigation-derived waste, supporting reuse of existing wells, and enhancing permeability

  • How GeoSierra supports long-term, passive remediation strategies across industrial, municipal, and complex redevelopment sites

Download the full technology overview and evaluate if a GeoSierra Trenchless PRB is right for your site.

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