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Water Systems Council Hosting Training at SAWD Jubilee, NGWA Expo

The WSC training offers education credits for water well drilling professionals

April 15, 2014

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The training covers basics in submersible pumps, water well drilling and other industry topics.

Groundwater Awareness Week Continues to Grow in 16th Year

National Groundwater Awareness Week adds momentum to individual organization efforts to educate the public about groundwater and water well stewardship.

March 31, 2014

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While it’s said groundwater is “out of sight and out of mind” for many people, that is becoming less and less true as NGWA’s National Groundwater Awareness Week continues to grow in reach and impact each year.

EPA Alters Drilling Rig Engine Rules After NGWA Pressure

Agency changes Tier-4 engine replacement requirements for water well industry

March 26, 2014

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Group urges agency to exempt more drilling rigs from Tier-4 standards when engines are replaces.

NGWA Revamps Certification for Groundwater Professionals

Updated Program Covers Hydrogeology, Remediation, Ethics

March 16, 2014

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Group says CGWP designation will show depth and breath of groundwater knowledge.

Groundwater Awareness Week Promotes Well Testing

Well Owners Encouraged to Stay Informed About Water Quality

March 10, 2014

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NGWA offers well owners resources for testing, as well as for finding contractors to fix well issues.

NGWA Announces Free Online Lessons for Well Owners

The lessons were developed by NGWA with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

February 14, 2014

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Four free online lessons are available to household water well owners at the National Ground Water Association website.

NGWA Weighs in on State of the Union

January 30, 2014

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The group's president says Obama left an important technology out of his energy initiatives.

The CentroPro Aquavar comes in a range of sizes for different applications

Xylem Releases Pump Controller, Other Products

January 1, 2014

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Global water technology company Xylem released the CentriPro brand Aquavar pump controller at last month’s National Ground Water Association 2013 Expo in Nashville, Tenn.

NGWA Releases Guidelines For Methane in Water Wells

January 1, 2014

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The National Ground Water Association released guidelines for dealing with methane, one of many potential water well problems for residential systems. NGWA’s newest best suggested practice (BSP) document aims to help water well drilling professionals and others in the groundwater industry. It may also prove valuable to well owners, though the group urges professional assistance with methane issues due to health and safety concerns.