A story I saw this week offered another example of well permits skyrocketing as dry condition persist in parts of the U.S. This time, it's Fresno, Calif.

When drillers decide to give back to the community, it makes sense that improving access to safe water would be a cause they would support. If you read about Michael Campana’s talk at the National Ground Water Association 2013 Groundwater Expo about “hydrophilanthropy” efforts to bring water to Central America, then you know that drillers are well aware of the worldwide need for safe drinking water supplies. Not only that, they want to make a difference.

Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Company recently moved its branch location to Baltimore from Jessup, Md.

Errickson Equipment has taken the wraps off its Drill Systems CR series Dual-Rotary Casing-Advancement system.

Flint & Walling has unveiled a new line of City Pressure Booster Systems. The company says the all-in-one designs of the VP05 and VP10 feature a motor, pressure tank and electronic controller.

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.