Safer Sampling. Smarter Data. - How ACC’s USV Transforms Water Monitoring 

Remote-Controlled Precision for Landfills, Ash Ponds, and Industrial Sites 

Southeastern United States | 2017 – Present

The Challenge: Risky and Resource-Intensive Sampling

Traditional river/pond water sampling at landfills and CCR impoundments often requires boats, rafts, or workers entering potentially hazardous conditions. Beyond the safety concerns, these approaches are time-consuming, weather-dependent, and can compromise data quality. Utility clients who are committed to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance needed a safer, more reliable way to collect accurate water samples from complex sites. 

Our Role: Introducing the Water Sampling USV

ACC developed and deployed the Water Sampling Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) – a remote-controlled, sampling vessel operated by our trained in-house field team. The USV allows precise sample collection without placing personnel on the water. Its design streamlines field operations by navigating directly to sampling points, collecting samples at depth, and maintaining full chain-of-custody integrity. This innovation not only improves efficiency but also reinforces the defensibility of the data, giving clients confidence in both safety and compliance. 

What We Delivered: Proven Results Across Multiple Sites

Since 2017, ACC has applied the USV in surface water monitoring programs at multiple CCR facilities and landfills. Clients benefit from reduced health and safety risks, faster fieldwork, and consistent high-quality data for regulatory reporting. The USV has become a cornerstone of our environmental services program, demonstrating how ACC blends technical expertise with innovative tools to deliver safer, smarter solutions.

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the USV can support your site.