The award recognizes major science contributions to the knowledge of groundwater. 

The event focused teaching on float switches and Tank Alert alarms among other things.

The largest component of the project is a desalination plant that would draw seawater from slant wells buried in the sand and that extend beneath the ocean floor. 

The plug allows for a lighter lifting weight and simple pull of riser pipe.

Atlas Copco’s employee-run Water for All organization has been providing people in need with access to safe, clean water and sanitation for 30 years.

“Being named to the DJSI Index for North America for a third year in a row is a meaningful acknowledgment of the work we’ve done to advance sustainable business practices and solutions,” says Patrick Decker, Xylem president and CEO. 

The project fits well with NGWREF’s mission to address public concerns about groundwater quality through research.

Some of Tasker’s many roles included well driller, mechanic and salesman. 

The winning members were selected based on ]commitment to the groundwater industry potential to lead the industry.