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EPA Funds Programs to Curb Expected Water-Sector Workforce Shortages

Grants awarded to 13 organizations for programs to attract and retain workers

J.J. Smith

September 13, 2024

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Funds to attract and retain the next generation of Water Operators.

As Farm Bill Expiration Date Nears, Vote on House Bill Not Yet Scheduled

House Bill contains water-supporting provisions; the Senate Farm Bill has yet to be introduced.

J.J. Smith

September 13, 2024

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The 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire September 30th.

Savannah River Site Groundwater Remediation Reaches Milestone

Slideshow: Savannah River Site benefits from injection of more than 100 million gallons of artesian well water for groundwater remediation

Austin Keating

September 12, 2024

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Mike Budney, manager of the DOE-Savannah River Operations Office, praised the sustainable alternative that taps into the natural benefits of artesian well water.

funding for removing lead from water systems

Northeastern States Get EPA Grants to Remove Lead from School Drinking Water

J.J. Smith

September 12, 2024

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Nearly $3 million in grant funds have been awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to six northeastern states to detect and remove lead from drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

EPA’s 2024 Drinking Water Workshop Focusing on PFAS

Workshop scheduled for September 17-19, 2024 and will focus on PFAS requirements and treatment-techniques water systems with have to implement.

J.J. Smith

September 11, 2024

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The workshop will include technical presentation sessions, in-depth training sessions, breakout group roundtable discussions, topical deep dive and posters session, regional networking session, and other networking opportunities.

The Driller Newscast episode 126: NDA Drill Expo 2024 - Rooftops, Safety, & Advancing the Industry

Transcript | NDA Drill Expo 2024 - Rooftops, Safety, & Advancing the Industry

The Driller Staff

September 11, 2024

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Brock Yordy chats with NDA President Sam Connelly on episode 126 of The Driller Newscast. Read the transcript!

Episode 126 – The Driller Newscast

NDA Drill Expo 2024 - Rooftops, Safety, & Advancing the Industry

The Driller Staff

September 11, 2024

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Brock Yordy and NDA President Sam Connelly discuss the National Drilling Association's progression to 10 chapters and bringing drillers together. Next, they discuss the fun and educational event, Drill Expo 2024, which will take place September 25-26 in Cleveland.

Enhanced Geothermal Systems Projects Get DOE Grants

The funded projects could reduce enhanced geothermal systems’ costs by 90 percent

J.J. Smith

September 9, 2024

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Projects designed to improve the construction of enhanced geothermal systems and to demonstrate how thermal energy storage can reduce energy needs for industry are receiving federal grants totaling $31 million.

Lawsuit Alleges PVC Pipe Manufacturers Engaged in Price-Fixing

First hearing in the case is scheduled for late October

J.J. Smith

September 6, 2024

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Lawsuit alleges converters used economic crisis to overcharge for PVC pipe.

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5th Annual Canadian Geothermal Students' Days: Advancing Geothermal Knowledge and Technology

The Driller Staff

September 3, 2024

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The 5th Annual Canadian Geothermal Students' Days will gather students, researchers, and industry professionals in Quebec City from September 4-9, 2024, for a comprehensive event focused on advancing geothermal energy technology and fostering future professionals in Canada.