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EPA Announces WIFIA Loans for Two Key States
These Two Loans Impact Over One Million People
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EPA Implements Free PFAS Testing for Small-Community Water Suppliers
Scientists urges EPA to test drinking water for other emerging contaminants
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Episode 136 – The Driller Newscast
The Perception of the Drilling Industry: Tools for Success
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Federal Government Allocates $974M for 82 Western Water Projects
Department of the Interior announces funds for water recycling projects and to revitalize aging water systems
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EPA Forming Panel to Regulate Perchlorate in Drinking Water
EPA plans to issue a proposed NPDWR for perchlorate by November 2025 and a final regulation by May 2027.
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EPA Drafts Rule to List PFAS on Registry of Toxic Substances
Stricter requirements to report PFAS substances also proposed by EPA
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EPA Cybersecurity and the Water Sector
Cyberattacks on public water systems are on the rise - how can they be prevented?
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John Schmitt
John Schmitt is a former Certified Well Driller/Pump Installer with decades of water well experience.
Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
Howard "Porky" Cutter, MGWC, is a regular contributor to The Driller. For more Porky columns, visit www.thedriller.com/porky.
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South Atlantic Jubilee 2019
Hundreds of drilling and water supply professionals descended on Myrtle Beach, S.C., July 26-29 for the 2019 South Atlantic Jubilee. The Driller was there and captured some of the sights for readers.
Posted: August 1, 2019
Groundwater Week 2018
Attendees from all over the world descended on Las Vegas last month for the Groundwater Week 2018 event presented by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). They got a chance to see the latest products and innovations from hundreds of exhibitors, build skills through continuing education, and catch up with friends both old and new.
Photos by Jeremy Verdusco
Posted: December 20, 2019
South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee 2015
The South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee celebrated its 60th anniversary in Myrtle Beach, S.C., during its 2015 conference and tradeshow. While there, The Driller mingled with groundwater industry members, gave away a lot of koozies, checked out new product releases and snapped show floor shots. All photos by editor The Driller staff.
FGWA 2015 Convention
The Florida Ground Water Association’s (FGWA) annual convention was held in Orlando, Fla., at the beautiful Caribe Royale hotel and convention center. The event featured two days of education, a tradeshow and vendor demonstrations. Browse through to see the shots The Driller snapped. All photos by The Driller staff.
Posted May 2015
MGWA 2015 Convention
The Michigan Ground Water Association’s 87th annual convention was held in Battle Creek, Mich., home to Kellogg Company’s world headquarters and appropriately nicknamed “cereal city.” The schedule included a full day of lectures and a day-long trade show. Click through to see some of the pictures we snapped. All photos by The Driller staff.
Posted March 2015
NGWA Rocks Music City
The 2013 National Ground Water Association Expo in Nashville, Tenn., attracted thousands of groundwater professionals. The Driller was there, and offers a glimpse of the action at the awards program and on the Expo floor. All photos by editor Jeremy Verdusco.
Posted December 2013
Parting Shot 2017
Our Parting Shots feature in The Driller puts the spotlight on drilling contractors and the work they do in the field. Now, we've assembled those pictures into an entire online showcase for readers' enjoyment. Check here each month for the latest addition or click here to see previous years' galleries.
PRODUCTS
Water Quality Engineering: Physical / Chemical Treatment Processes
$185.00
By carefully explaining both the underlying theory and the underlying mathematics, this text enables readers to fully grasp the fundamentals of physical and chemical treatment processes for water and wastewater.
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Audel Water Well Pumps and Systems Mini-Ref
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$15.00
Water well pumps are used everywhere, with installations numbering in the millions. It's hard to believe that no one has written a small field book that covers these pieces of equipment. Finally, here's a great handy guide is for anyone who needs to know how these pumps work, how to troubleshoot problems unique to this type of piping system, and how to make common repairs for both above ground and submersible pumps.
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Drinking Water Disinfection Techniques
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$89.95
Water is our natural heritage, our miracle of life. However, our increasingly technological society has become indifferent to water.
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Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional, Second Edition
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$138.00
Lauded for its engaging, highly readable style, the best-selling first edition became the premier guide for nonengineers involved in water and wastewater treatment operations.
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