Gas stations have been around since the early 1900s and have been an integral part of United States growth and success. But as they assisted in the growth of our country, they also left behind harmful contamination with lasting consequences. For decades, environmental drilling companies have drilled into and investigated the sources of that impact, and installed wells to monitor and remediate it from the soil and groundwater. These drilling projects, although plentiful, can be the most challenging — both technically and logistically.
Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on meaningful environmental investigation and remediation drilling projects at gas stations around the country. Working at these sites can give drillers solid reassurances about their career, knowing that they’ve done something to help improve the environment. But it can also leave you scratching your head, wondering why you got yourself there in the first place.