Water well problems - Articles

Corpus Christi Turns to Drilling as Water Runs Low

By 2030, this stretch of coast will face a water shortfall of nearly 28 million gallons per day if alternate supplies are not developed

The Driller Staff

February 12, 2025

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The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought persists.

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GAO Urges EPA to Develop Cybersecurity Strategy for Water Systems

Workforce skills gaps, older technology present challenges to improving cybersecurity

J.J. Smith

August 21, 2024

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The GAO has urged the EPA to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for water and wastewater systems, highlighting the risks posed by outdated technology and workforce gaps, while the EPA assures that efforts are already underway to address these vulnerabilities.

The Solid Control Conundrum: Evaluating the 1.5 Times Volume Rule

Discover why the longstanding rule of having a solid control system 1.5 times your hole volume might not be the golden standard in every situation

Dave Bowers

May 14, 2024

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It's time we challenge the widely accepted rule that solid control systems in drilling must have at least 1.5 times the hole volume, using practical tests and real-world application to explore the efficacy and necessity of this standard in various drilling scenarios.

Fixing a Perforated Casing with Cement

Wayne Nash

January 23, 2020

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If you have perforated casing and the formation no longer produces enough, you must seal the open perforation with cement before you drill down to the next aquifer.

Fluids for Mixed Geologies

July 3, 2019

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In episode 11 of our new video series, Ask Brock, The Driller contributor Brock Yordy talks about getting to that magic fluid for mixed geology.

What’s the Value of Soda Ash for Drilling Jobs?

Mario Brunet

May 24, 2019

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Soda ash! If you have sat through a mud school, you have heard all about it. Yet drillers can be resistant to use it.

How Does Cement Curing Affect PVC Pipe?

Wayne Nash

November 28, 2018

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A friend called the other night to catch up and chew the fat about things in general. I asked him if he was busy, etc., and he told me that he had lost a well that day.

Drill vs. Treat: Fixing Well Water Quality Issues

Greg Gruett

August 10, 2018

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Any kind of water is treatable. However, there are times when it makes more sense to repair potential issues with a well, and other times that call for drilling a well in a new location.

Pump Failure a Sign of Bigger Water Well System Issues

Chris Preston

June 4, 2018

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Here are some common challenges that can affect well pump and motor performance, and actions water well contractors can take to avoid future problems.

What if a Water Well Doesn’t Clear During Development?

Wayne Nash

May 1, 2018

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A while back, I wrote about gravel packs and well development, but I have had several calls and emails about wells that wouldn’t clear during development.