This animation was created using a custom animation technique – offering teams a clear, cost-effective alternative to traditional groundwater modeling software. It can be designed to support litigation, including courtroom presentations and expert testimony, while also serving corporate remediation leads, environmental consultants, and regulators who need to communicate site conditions to the public and other stakeholders. Because the animation reflects actual site data—not generic scenarios—it delivers both credibility and clarity in high-stakes legal and regulatory contexts.

This particular animation illustrates contaminant reduction through the use of groundwater pump & treat remediation. It is based on a project at a former plant where solvent contamination had entered the groundwater and migrated off-site. The remediation strategy included:

• Groundwater Flow Analysis – Understanding pre-remediation conditions by mapping natural groundwater flow direction based on measured water levels.
• Installation of Extraction Wells – Four pump-and-treat wells were installed to contain the contaminant plume, preventing further off-site migration.
• Plume Behavior Over Time – Mapping the shrinking contaminant plume as remediation efforts successfully reduced contamination levels.

A unique aspect of this video is that the animation is created using a custom technique created in PowerPoint, rather than complex groundwater modeling software. This cost-effective method provides a clear, intuitive way to communicate site conditions to stakeholders, making it an attractive alternative for environmental consultants, legal teams, and regulators who need to visualize contamination without investing in expensive numerical modeling. This type of animation can honor actual site data and is not simply a generic scenario.

“Thanks Andrew!  A great tool – a picture is worth a thousand words.” – Wray Blattner, Attorney at Thompson Hine

“This would be great for my environmental law school class.” – Larry Schnapf, Environmental Lawyer; Professor of Environmental Law and Real Estate Transactions

“Perfect example of how to approach stakeholders, simple and consistent.” – Nicolas Franco, Senior Environmental Scientist, Riley Consultants, New Zealand

“Brilliant Andrew….elegantly simple.” – Karl Reimer, Environmental Remediation Specialist, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories