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Grants Available for Rural, Small, Tribal Communities to Engage Water Consultants
EPA allocates $49M for technical assistance to identify, address water quality challenges
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Water Wells
Drilling and maintenance of wells and pump systems designed to provide water for residential, commercial and municipal uses.
ARTICLES
EPA Implements ‘Cumulative Impacts Research’ to Achieve Environmental Justice Goals
All data needs to be considered otherwise there is a risk to missing contaminants in water
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Scientist Says Groundwater Science Has ‘Fallen Through the Cracks’ from Receiving Funding, Support
States have primary responsibility for groundwater management thereby creating a balkanized system
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More than $3.6B Awarded to States, Territories to Upgrade Water Infrastructure
EPA funding to address local challenges like lead and PFAS in drinking water
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to EPA’s Generic Limits on Pollutants in Water Discharges
Oct. 16 set for arguments in case City and County of San Francisco v. EPA
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Senate Subcommittee Discusses Bills Focused on Water Issues
Lawmakers from both parties urge support for proposed legislation supporting water programs
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Drought, Government Polices Blamed for California Water Shortages
House subcommittee hears from farmers, and from water-system, and irrigation officials
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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.
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Water Quality Engineering: Physical / Chemical Treatment Processes
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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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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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