Groundwater Control Since 1934

Coal Ash Dewatering Solutions

Groundwater Control Since 1934

WE ARE GRIFFIN
Dewatering

Griffin has provided service and

equipment to the construction
dewatering and groundwater pumping
market since 1934 gaining the respect of
Griffins clients by solving their
groundwater problems.

Filtration and Treatment

Griffin offers treatment systems for any

application using the appropriate
technologies to best treat the water on
our clients jobsite.

Pumps & Equipment

Griffin Pump has over 80 years

experience in manufacturing innovative
equipment that is a direct result of field
experience.
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Griffin Dewatering has the engineering capabilities, the experienced personnel and
the wide range of equipment and services needed to handle complex dewatering
challenges.

Your Partner in Groundwater Control

Mission Statement
Founded in 1934, Griffin Dewatering is the leader in dewatering and
groundwater control. We are guided by an unwavering
commitment to our core values and we aim to lead the dewatering
and groundwater control industry through a continual improvement
process, leading to our profitable growth.
We diligently cultivate relationships with clients to help determine
their dewatering, groundwater control and pumping related
needs, tailor an engineered costeffective, firstclass solution to
meet the needs and deliver the solution in a safe, timely,
courteous and professional manner. We recognize that our past
and future success heavily relies on the efforts of our empowered,
knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated and valued employees.
We constantly strive to build lasting relationships with our clients
and stakeholders through integrity, respect and performance
providing a solid foundation for all of our projects.
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Your Partner in Groundwater Control

Core Values
Integrity

We know and do what is right. We follow rules and procedures, are honest, keep our commitments,
and continually give our best effort, while treating each other and our clients with dignity and
respect.

Empowered

We are diligent leaders who encourage people to reach their potential. We attract, develop and
retain the best talent for our business. We create exciting opportunities for ourselves and our
clients by growing intellectually.

Safety

We strive to be accident free. We will not compromise our health and safety. We will provide a safe
work environment through proactive training, focus, and recognition. Our health and welfare is
critical to our success. We look out for ourselves and others.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our own actions and measure our success by our clients' success. We
promote accountability through honest, open and professional communication, resulting in great
relationships and teamwork.

Quality

We provide outstanding products and unsurpassed service that, together, deliver premium value to
our customers. Our actions and personal standards reflect our mission of being the best dewatering
and groundwater control company. We focus on delivering desired results within established
timeframes.
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Ash Pond Dewatering

Coal Combustible Residuals: Challenges and

Solutions to Dewatering and Disposal
Fly ash has low/no compressibility
Stabilization of fly ash for dry excavation results from
reduction of pore water pressure, thus increasing cohesion
Key success factors for excavation dewatering:
Field permeability testing of fly ash in situ
Proper engineering analysis of permeability, flow conditions and
expected drawdown
High intensity of dewatering by using closely spaced wickpoints that
operate without disruption
Preventing recharge from aquifers or runoff
Effective filtration/treatment of discharged water
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The primary methods of ash pond

dewatering are:

Wickpoints
Deep Wells
Well Points
Eductors
Sumping

Lowering the water content of ash

pond materials by pre-drainage
increases coal ash cohesion and
stability.
This allows for vertical cuts to be made
for large scale excavation with
conventional excavation equipment.
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Ash Pond Dewatering

Three Distinct Sources of Water

Impounded/free water which lies on top of the ash and comes from precipitation and/or sluicing.

Groundwater which may intrude into the bottom of the ash.

Interstitial water which lies in the pore spaces of the ash.

Staging between the 3 pumping systems is a key factor in preventing the potential for leachate
entering the groundwater.
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Groundwater Control Since 1934

Coal Combustible Residuals: Griffins Approach to

Engineered Dewatering Solutions for Ash Pond Excavations
Groundwater Modeling
Engineering and Design
Dewatering Systems
Pumps and Equipment
Filtration and Treatment

Kingston Fossil Plant Ash Pond, Kingston NC

Maintenance and
Operation

SEEP 2D
Griffin utilizes two dimensional
seepage analysis in order to
calculate the flow lines, constant
head lines and water table for
specific projects like dam seepage
and cutoff wall dewatering.

MODFLOW
Using MODFLOW helps analyze the 3D models
for the dewatering system. The cone of
depression resulting from dewatering can be
simulated and shown in 3D view. The flowrate
required for drawdown at each jobsite can be
estimated for each well location.

Modeling is used to develop a costeffective plan to manage the 3 water sources

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Engineering and Design

Dewatering Systems Design (Permanent

and Temporary)
Aquifer Testing (Pumping Tests and
Slug Tests)
Uplift Pressure Calculation / Relief Well
Design
Recharge Well Design
Dewatering Submittals
Soil stratigraphy, using GMS Borehole
Module, based on the available borehole
data. Case study: Treatment Facility in
Norfolk, VA

Developing Dewatering Specifications

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Ash Pond Dewatering

Three Part Solution

Staging between the 3 pumping systems is a key factor in preventing the potential for
leachate entering the groundwater. Treatment of all water sources is part of the
Griffin solution.
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Dewatering Systems

SilterMops for free

water pumping
Geotextile filter assembly
Tailored to site conditions
Suspended solids control
Coupled with reliable
Griffin pumps

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Pumps and Equipment

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Dewatering Systems

Full Line of Dewatering and Treatment

Systems
Deep Well Systems
Wellpoint/Wickpoint
Systems
Eductor Systems
Open Pumping/
Sumping
Filtration and
Treatment
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Dewatering Systems

Wellpoints

Eductors

Deep Wells

Wickpoints

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Dewatering Systems

Wickpoint System

Installed in the ash to remove the

interstitial water

Grid pattern due to low

permeability of ash

Results in stable ash

Griffin wickpoints are constructed

using formed polystyrene core with
a nonwoven spun bonded filter
fabric

The core provides an uninterrupted

path for water to flow

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Dewatering Systems

The right equipment for the job

Griffin trained crews
Men, materials, methods
and machines tailored to
the project

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Filtration and Treatment

Griffin has extensive experience treating groundwater and offers field tested
solutions and equipment for our clients water treatment requirements.
Griffin offers systems to address
standard groundwater issues
such as:

Total suspended solids

Nuisance mineral removal
(Iron, manganese, etc.)

Hardness

pH

Hydrogen sulfide

Heavy metal removal

Radium

Radon

VOC contamination

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Maintenance and Operation

Griffins core
dewatering business,
includes construction,
dewatering, systems
integration, operation
and maintenance.

Griffin has available specialists trained

to operate, maintain, and repair a wide
range of dewatering and treatment
systems and equipment.

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Case Study

Kingston Fossil Plant

Ash Recovery Project
Tennessee Valley
Authority
2012
Griffin was
contracted to lower
water in ash more
than 10, creating a
stable working
platform and
allowing a barrier
wall to be
constructed.
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Please visit our website for more details at:

www.griffindewatering.com

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