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November 2018Vol. 72, No. 11
Featured ARTICLES
19 Biological Water Testing
By Eric Duderstadt
Relationships, occurrences, and trends
24 Water Well Journal Q&A
Wind Evans, Flexcon Industries Inc.
By Mike Price
Director of marketing and business
development discusses the use of well
tanks and their future.
29 Groundwater Week at a Glance
Head to Las Vegas for
Groundwater Week 2018
34 Groundwater Week 2018
Exhibitors
39 Water Well Personalities
Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG
By Jennifer Strawn
Incoming president is first from the
Scientists and Engineers Section to take
About the cover: A rig is set up at a jobsite for a new the helm.
water well system in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The well was
drilled by Knight Well Drilling Inc., which is located in Gouldsboro,
Pennsylvania, and has been in business since 1962. Photo submitted
by Ray Eccleston.
2 November 2018 WWJ waterwelljournal.com

Featured COLUMNISTS
42 Drawing from the Well
By Gary Shawver, MGWC
An Important Part of a Contractor’s
24 Responsibility
Learning water testing protocols can save time and provide
customers with expert service.
WWJ DEPARTMENTS 44 Safety Matters
4 First Up By Alexandra Walsh
Duck, Duck, Pump! Conducting Toolbox Talks
Regular talks with employees will fill out your company’s
6 Editor’s Note safety program.
Ensuring Employees Drive Home from
the Job 46 People at Work
By Alexandra Walsh
8 In This Issue
Retaining Employees in a Tight Market
10 WWJ Closeup Benefits and a sense of value will give your company the
Jeremy Bach best team.
11 Industry Newsline 48 Engineering Your Business
NGWA urges EPA to act swiftly on PFAS By Ed Butts, PE
14 The Log Business and Personal Insurance
Gary L. Hix named 2019 McEllhiney Things are going to happen. Are you adequately covered?
Distinguished Lecturer
The views expressed in the columns are the authors’ opinions based
16 Now on Water Well Journal.com on their professional experience.
50 Newsmakers
Water-Right Inc.’s Vice President Greg Gruett
receives EWQA President’s Award
52 Featured Products
56 Coming Events
58 Classified Marketplace
An APEX award winner
66 Index of Advertisers 16 consecutive years
with 30 total awards,
68 Punch List most in the groundwater industry.
Twitter @WaterWellJournl WWJ November 2018 3

First UP
DUCK, DUCK, PUMP!

P
hil Robertson, president of
Duck Commander Inc. but
better known for his time
on the show Duck Dynasty from
2012-2017, stands with an Ameri-
can-Marsh Pump installed near his
home in West Monroe, Louisiana.
The pump was purchased from
American-Marsh by Chicot Irriga-
tion Inc., which is located in Lake
Village, Arkansas. The pump is
being used for irrigation and water
control for wildlife habitat. Chicot
was founded in 1954 and does
well drilling, pump installation,
underground pipeline installation,
and center pivot sales and service.
Photo submitted by Chase More,
CSP, of American-Marsh Pumps.
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Editor’s NOTE Advancing the expertise
of groundwater professionals
and furthering groundwater awareness.
ENSURING EMPLOYEES
DRIVE HOME FROM THE JOB
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T
he irony was not lost on me. After spending several
weeks working on an update to the book NGWA Chief Executive Officer
Employee Safety Manual, Second Edition, I came Terry S. Morse, CIC tmorse@ngwa.org
across a newspaper article with a headline that stopped me
NGWA President
cold: “Falling bale of lumber kills man at work site.”
A man close to my age lived not too far from my office at David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD
the National Ground Water Association. He was killed when Director of Information Products/Editor
boards suddenly fell off a skid steer and hit him in the head Thad Plumley tplumley@ngwa.org
and chest. Water Well Journal Editorial Review Board
The article said several of the wire straps holding the poplar Art Becker, MGWC, CPG; Tom Christopherson;
boards failed, releasing the wood on top of the man. Police were on the scene within Dan Milan; Roger Renner, MGWC;
two minutes and began working on him. He was later rushed to a hospital, but the John Schnieders, Ph.D., and Robert Sterrett, Ph.D.
injuries from getting struck with the boards were too severe and the worker died.
As I finished the article, I wondered if the man had a family. If so, did he see Senior Editor
them, hug them, and tell them goodbye before heading to the jobsite that morning? Mike Price mprice@ngwa.org
One thing is certain; he didn’t know he wouldn’t be driving home that night. Copy Editor
Simply put, everyone driving home after a shift must be the goal for the safety Wayne Beatty wbeatty@ngwa.org
programs of every business in every industry. Production and Design
You can have a thick safety manual, hold detailed meetings, and hang new safety Deirdre Stevens dstevens@ngwa.org
posters in your breakroom throughout the year. But at the core of your safety pro-
gram is there this question: What are we doing to make sure everyone drives home Advertising
to their families every night? Brooke Smith
Perhaps the business near me has a The NGWA Employee Safety Kelli Nilsson
quality safety program, and perhaps it was Manual, Second Addition, has been Mark Mohanna
because I had been recently working on the updated by the NGWA Safety Sub- To inquire, contact sales@ngwa.org
latest NGWA Press book covering safety, committee and will be available Contributing Writers
but I couldn’t help but wonder: for purchase at Groundwater Week Ed Butts, PE; Donald W. Gregory;
• Did the company hold a recent tailgate 2018, December 3-6 in Las Vegas, William J. Lynott; Julie Hansen;
talk about operating powered indus- Nevada, and in the online book- Michael J. Schnieders, PG, PH-GW;
trial vehicles such as skid steers? store at www.NGWA.org/Bookstore. Gary Shawver, MGWC; Lana Straub;
• Were the employees ever reminded Raymond L. Straub Jr., PG; Jennifer Strawn;
about the importance of utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE)? Alexandra Walsh; and William Wagner.
• Had there been a safety session of late about wire straps?
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being put in use, and any showing wear need replaced immediately. More than 601 Dempsey Rd., Westerville, OH 43081
likely that did not happen at the jobsite near me. (800) 551-7379 Fax: (614) 898-7786
Skid steers are wonderful pieces of equipment, but there are tens of thousands of ©Copyright 2018 by the National Ground Water
accidents each year involving powered industrial vehicles. Discussing their proper Association. All rights reserved.
use needs to happen regularly.
And you can never remind your team too much about PPE. Why? Because it is
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The accident near me is under investigation by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Printed and mailed at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and additional
mailing offices. Postal acceptance: Periodical (requester
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In this ISSUE Disclaimer
Water Well Journal and the National Ground
T he November issue of Water Well Journal focuses on groundwater sustainability

and contains multiple feature stories.
Along with that content and the monthly assortment of columns and depart-
Water Association provide information for guidance
and information purposes only. This publication is
not intended to provide investment, tax, or legal
ments, the November issue also contains a section titled “Groundwater Week at advice.
a Glance.” The section details some of the happenings that will take place at the The issues addressed in Water Well Journal have
National Ground Water Association’s Groundwater Week 2018 on December 3-6 in been identified by NGWA as being pertinent to its
mission, but the decision to address any particular
Las Vegas, Nevada.
issue should not be interpreted as an indication
The section, which begins on page 29, also contains a list of the companies that such an issue is more or less important to the
slated to be in the Exhibit Hall. industry than other issues.
Freelance writer Jennifer Strawn profiles Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG, in the Water Well Journal and NGWA cannot
feature article titled “Working Together to Advance the Groundwater Industry” guarantee as to its accuracy, completeness,
on page 39. King, a senior associate hydrogeologist at Wood Environment & Infra- and validity of the information contained herein
structure Solutions will become NGWA’s president at Groundwater Week. In doing and cannot be held liable for any errors or
omissions. All information contained herein
so, he will be the first member of NGWA’s Scientists and Engineers Section to be
should be independently verified and confirmed.
president of NGWA’s Board of Directors in the Association’s 70-year history. Water Well Journal and NGWA do not accept
Screening for bacterial populations in water systems is the subject of the feature any liability for any loss or damage howsoever
story titled “Biological Water Testing” by Eric Duderstadt on page 19. He points caused in reliance upon such information.
out there is more data than ever available today and explains how that data can Readers agree to assume all risk resulting from
determine relationships, occurrences, and trends regarding deposit formation, the application of any of the information provided
corrosion potential, unsafe conditions, and other fouling mechanisms associated by Water Well Journal and NGWA.
NGWA is funded in large parts by member
with bacterial influences.
dues, advertising, and donations and is not finan-
He examines the findings from a collection of water samples from problematic cially able to full explore all issues impacting the
groundwater wells across the United States regarding maintenance, operation, and groundwater industry. NGWA assumes no duty to
fouling potential. The results show the importance of testing and how it is critical at its members or any party to investigate, evaluate, or
times to look beyond simply a Bac-T test. disseminate information regarding any issue within
In the Water Well Journal Q&A on page 24, Senior Editor the industry.
Mike Price catches up with Wind Evans, director of marketing and Trademarks and copyrights mentioned within
Water Well Journal are the ownership of their
business development for Flexcon Industries Inc., a manufacturer
respective companies. The names of products and
of pre-pressurized diaphragm water tanks in Randolph, Massachu- services presented are used only in an education
setts. Evans discusses all things water tanks, stressing the key to a fashion and to the benefit of the trademark and
good system is the design of the system based on the factors such as copyright owner, with no intention of infringing on
size of the pump and demand. He says not to think of a water tank trademarks or copyrights.
as a storage device but as part of the control system to operate the No endorsement of any third-party products
Mike Price or services is expressed or implied by any
pump because it works in conjunction with the pressure switch.
information, material, or content referred to
A sidebar article offers steps taken when setting up a water
in the Water Well Journal.
treatment system connected to the well pump.
The latest Drawing from the Well column is titled “An Important Advertising Disclaimer
Advertisers and advertising agencies assume
Part of a Contractor’s Responsibility,” where columnist Gary
liability for all content (including text, repre-
Shawver, MGWC, covers the importance of contractors having a sentation, and illustrations) of advertisements
water well testing protocol ensuring accuracy. printed and also assume responsibility for any
The column begins on page 42, and Shawver provides detailed claims arising therefrom made against the
steps of the water testing protocol he used for years. He says publisher. The publisher reserves the right to
knowing how to do a proper test is not only critical so you know if reject any advertising that is believes is not in
you have indeed provided safe water, but also because customers keeping with the publication’s standards or is
Gary Shawver, deemed unsuitable or misleading.
come to you in their times of need. MGWC
The monthly installment of Safety Matters is titled “Conducting Subscriptions/Back Issues
Toolbox Talks” on page 44 and discusses the importance of having regular, casual For questions, changes or problems with your
safety meetings. subscription call Denise Bierkortte. Subscriptions:
Water well contractors and other qualified
Columnist Alexandra Walsh points out that toolbox talks, also groundwater industry personnel in U.S. and
known as tailgate talks, should not be considered official safety Canada — free; others in U.S. and Canada
training but used in support to help fill gaps and serve as reminders — $115 per year; $15 per copy. International:
about requirements in a company’s safety policy. $150 per year; $35 per copy. Subscriptions
Walsh provides tips and best practices on how to conduct such available through NGWA offices only. We reserve
meetings, and details who should lead them, how long the talks the right to refuse subscriptions to anyone not
should be, and how frequently they should take place. She also directly engaged in the groundwater industry.
Claims for missing issues must be made in writing
lists suggested topics, while adding information about sources of within three months of publication and will be
Alexandra Walsh material. subject to the availability of back issues.

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JEREMY BACH
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Ellensburg, Washington
THE BEST ADVICE KEYS TO AN EFFICIENT

I EVER GOT? WATER SYSTEM?
Advice from my father. He has taught It starts with a good well. If you start out
me everything I know about drilling with an efficient, productive, and clean
and the industry. Probably the most water source, it saves customers money and
rewarding part of working in the heartache down the road.
groundwater industry is getting to do
projects with him.
WHAT ROLE DOES THE
WATER WELL CONTRACTOR
ON MY DESK RIGHT NOW? HAVE IN EXEMPT WELL
Customers needing wells, decommissionings, ISSUES THAT ARE ON THE
and bids—all normal things.
RISE?
Everyone in the industry plays a role when
MOST SATISFYING PART fighting bad regulations and rulemaking.
OF YOUR JOB? Drillers, pump installers, hydrogeologists,
suppliers, and engineers all have something
Finishing a well. It’s always a good feeling
at stake. You must build a relationship with
finding water and seeing the customer’s
your county officials and state representatives
reaction.
and senators. It’s essential when water
issues come up you are at the top of the
TOUGHEST CHALLENGE call list.
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FROM 2015-2018?
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Industry NEWSLINE
NGWA Urges EPA to Act Swiftly prevent PFAS contamination in ground- treatment of drinking water, particularly
and Deliberately on PFAS water resources are taken. for private well owners. NGWA is also
continuing to urge EPA to announce a
I n comments filed to the U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency, the National
Ground Water Association urged swift
Federal Officials Provide
Updates on Actions at Senate
maximum contaminant level for PFOA
and PFOS, creating regulatory certainty
across the country.
action to address widespread contam- Hearing on PFAS NGWA Government Affairs Director
T
ination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl he Senate Committee on Homeland Lauren Schapker, who attended the
substances (PFAS). The comments were Security and Government Affairs hearing, noted she is pleased by the
part of more than 100,000 submitted to convened two panels during a September attention the Senate and House of Rep-
the EPA as a part of the federal agency’s 26 hearing on “The Federal Role in the resentatives are paying to the issue by
efforts to collect information as it pre- Toxic PFAS Crisis.” The hearing con- holding hearings and hopes the hearings
pares to release its PFAS National tained testimony from representatives translate to legislative and regulatory
Management Plan later this year. of the U.S. Environmental Protection action.
NGWA’s comments highlighted Agency, the U.S. Department of Defense,
several of its core positions on PFAS: the Government Accountability Office, Circuit Court’s Decision on
• Need for regulatory certainty: and the National Institute of Environ-
The EPA must enact a maximum mental Health Sciences. Hydrologic Connectivity Further
contaminant level for perfluorooc- Several updates to actions taken by Muddies the Clean Water Act
S
tanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluo- federal agencies that will help address everal circuit courts have heard
rooctane sulfonate (PFOS). existing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl cases this year as to whether entities
• Reliance on sound science: Sound substances) contamination were provided: needed a Clean Water Act (CWA) per-
science must be an integral part of • Maureen Sullivan of DOD noted mit for discharges to groundwater that
any regulatory determination. aqueous film-forming foams con- may enter a “water of the United States”
• Private water wells: Unique taining PFAS are no longer used via hydrologic connectivity. Another
challenges are posed by PFAS in in testing and training operations, court decision on groundwater’s appli-
private water wells. Technical and only on active fires; development cability to CWA in September has added
financial assistance must be pro- of an alternative not containing an additional variation in the circuit
vided to ensure water testing and PFAS is underway but could take courts.
treatment options are available. two to three years. A split decision by the Sixth Circuit
• Risk communication: The EPA • EPA reiterated its commitment Court of Appeals held that the Tennes-
must increase its engagement with to having a National PFAS Man- see Valley Authority was not required to
the public and clearly communicate agement Plan released for public obtain a permit for discharges reaching
the human health and ecological comment by the end of 2018, not- surface water via groundwater. The
risks. ing adequate science is available decision does not contend that ground-
• Sampling: The number of labs able to make a regulatory determination water is not hydrologically connected to
to use the EPA’s required Method on PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) surface water, but rather that groundwater
537 needs to increase to ensure and PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate). is not a “point source” under CWA, and
local communities and concerned • EPA’s Peter Grevatt, Ph.D., noted therefore CWA permits are not required.
citizens can test their water. EPA has taken a class-based ap- The Fourth, Ninth, and Sixth Circuit
• Remediation: Flexibility must be proach to regulating chemicals, Courts each heard cases on the topic
provided in remediation plans to following questions from Senators and came to conflicting decisions as
enable site-specific solutions for about how long regulatory action to whether a CWA permit under the
PFAS-contaminated groundwater could take. National Pollutant Discharge Elimina-
cleanup. • Linda Birnbaum, Ph.D., of NIEHS tion System would be required. CWA
The EPA recently indicated ground- told the committee a DOD-funded permits are traditionally only required
water cleanup guidelines and additional health study on PFAS in drinking for discharges to a “water of the United
toxicology values for GenX (a man-made water is likely to take around five States”—which groundwater is not cur-
compound that manufacturing facilities years before results could be released. rently considered.
have been known to discharge into the A second panel at the hearing heard The conflicting court decisions raise
environment) and perfluorobutyrate from witnesses in communities dealing the likelihood the U.S. Supreme Court
(PFBA) will be released this fall with a with PFAS contamination. may take up the issue to resolve whether
complete National PFAS Management The National Ground Water Associ- CWA applies to “indirect” discharges
Plan released by the end of 2018. Spe- ation submitted a letter of record to the to surface waters, such as those that may
cific timelines have not been given. Senate committee and will continue to reach surface water through groundwater.
NGWA continues to engage with work with Congress and federal agen- The U.S. Environmental Protection
Congress and related federal agencies to cies to make sure adequate resources Agency issued an information request
help ensure all efforts to remediate and are made available for the testing and NEWS continues on page 12
NEWS from page 11 area. The term “rural area” means a city, ing $392 million in a range of projects
on the topic this year, and a task force town, or unincorporated area that has a in rural areas centered on improving
of NGWA members prepared comments population of no more than 50,000 in- rural water and wastewater infrastruc-
that were filed, while also noting states habitants. Projects funded by the agency ture. Several of the awarded projects
are best suited to regulate groundwater may be located in nonrural areas, but the will fund the drilling of wells.
quality. The EPA is yet to take action grant funds must repair only the portion A total of 120 projects will receive
since the request for comments. Con- of the facility serving and benefiting funding through the USDA’s Water and
gress expressed an interest in providing rural areas. Wastewater Loan and Grant Program,
clarity on the issue at a Senate hearing The grant funds can only be used to supporting communities with fewer
earlier this year as well. repair damages to drinking water sys- than 10,000 residents. The types of
tems or sewer and solid waste disposal projects funded include drilling of wells
systems caused by Hurricanes Harvey, to increase or improve water supply,
Disaster Assistance Funding
Irma, or Maria. If repairs to a system increasing wellfield capacity, and well
Levels Announced for Drinking are not economically feasible or cost- rehabilitation and replacement.
Water and Sewer Systems effective due to the extent of the damage, NGWA advocates for increased sup-
Impacted by 2017 Hurricanes WEP will consider replacement (as op- port of this program each year, includ-
A s part of the Bipartisan Budget posed to repair) on a case-by-case basis. ing at the annual Groundwater Fly-In,
Act of 2018, the Rural Utilities Unless otherwise specified, appli- and this year’s funding level is at an
Service Water and Environmental Pro- cations will be accepted on a continual historic level.
grams (WEP) received $165,475,000 basis until funds are exhausted. NGWA’s 2019 Groundwater Fly-In
in supplemental grant funding of which will take place March 5-6 in Washing-
$163,475,000 is available for repairs to Department of Agriculture ton, D.C. Go to to www.NGWA.org/
drinking water systems, and sewer and Announces Funding for Rural Fly-In for additional details and how
solid waste disposal systems impacted you can register to attend.
Well Projects
by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.
States impacted include Florida, Georgia,
South Carolina, and Texas, and the territo-
A ssistant to the Secretary for Rural
Development Anne Hazlett an-
nounced on September 17 the U.S.
House Passes Comprehensive
Water Resources Legislation
ries of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
An eligible facility must serve a rural
Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)
Office of Rural Development is invest- L eadership in the U.S. House of
Representatives and Senate an-

nounced a deal on comprehensive water the primary program supporting the im- 3300 and 10,000 to begin monitoring for
infrastructure legislation September 11 provement of drinking water across the unregulated contaminants, such as per-
called America’s Water Infrastructure country and ensuring sources of drink- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also
Act, with the legislation quickly passing ing water are free of contaminants. known as PFAS. The provision would
the House by a unanimous vote on Funds are allocated to states using also ensure a representative sample of
September 13. the U.S. Environmental Protection public water systems serving fewer than
The two-year legislation primarily Agency’s Drinking Water Infrastructure 3300 are monitored.
deals with surface water improvements Needs Survey and Assessment and can There is $15 million authorized for
such as dams, reservoirs, flood control, be used to support drinking water qual- each fiscal year to support the costs of
and navigation, but also reauthorizes ity improvement, well rehabilitation or monitoring.
several important programs supporting development of eligible sources, and Water Infrastructure Financing and
small system drinking water infrastruc- water storage tank upgrades, among Innovation Act
ture and managed aquifer recharge. The other activities. The legislation would reauthorize the
bill only authorizes spending levels for Nearly doubling the funds by 2021 WIFIA program at $50 million for fiscal
programs that now must receive fund- will go a long way in helping states re- years 2020 and 2021. WIFIA allows
ing through the annual appropriations lieve the backlog of required infrastruc- states to receive financing for a range
process. ture improvements. of primarily large-scale infrastructure
The bill may be taken up soon in the Drinking water infrastructure projects such as treatment plants, desali-
Senate, although any one senator can resilience and sustainability nation facilities, and recharge projects.
block the legislation, and there is the Grant funding for communities to NGWA was integral in ensuring man-
threat of politicking over unrelated top- support hazard resiliency programs is aged aquifer recharge projects are eligi-
ics delaying the bill’s consideration. authorized at $4 million. Activities that ble to receive WIFIA funding.
Highlights from the legislation: could receive funding include source The legislation would also allow
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund water protection, watershed manage- states to finance up to 100% of a proj-
The legislation reauthorizes support ment, and conservation measures. ect’s cost as long as the state’s financing
for the DWSRF at increased levels. The Monitoring unregulated contaminants authority is responsible for repayment
program is currently funded at $1.16 bil- The legislation requires public water of the loan in the event of a default.
lion for fiscal year 2018. The DWSRF is systems serving communities between

The LOG
Groundwater Foundation Names ing arenas are not immune to these external changes.
Gary L. Hix 2019 McEllhiney In this lecture, Hix will discuss the need to develop a
broader awareness of market changes, and more impor-
Distinguished Lecturer tantly, how to adapt. He will also cover how groundwa-
The Groundwater Foundation announced ter professionals can best approach constantly changing
industry veteran Gary L. Hix, RG, CWD/ conditions and structure their business operations to
PI, will be the 2019 William A. McEllhiney ensure profitability.
Distinguished Lecturer. • Drilling Disasters and What We Can Learn: Anyone
Hix has been a fixture in numerous and who has worked on, or been responsible for, a drill
varied capacities in the groundwater industry site can most likely recall at least one drilling disaster.
for nearly 40 years. A former licensed water Depending on personal experience, disaster can refer to
well drilling contractor and registered geolo- Gary L. Hix, RG, anything from installing incorrect materials on a jobsite
gist, Hix is actively involved in the National CWD/PI to failing to recognize a situation causing injury. In this
Ground Water Association and the Arizona lecture, Hix will discuss how each of these experiences
Water Well Association. Throughout his career, he has been presents an opportunity to learn, to avoid similar distress
a contributor to Water Well Journal and taught classes for the in the future, and to contribute to business profitability
Bureau of Land Management and the University of Arizona and ongoing good will.
Cooperative Extension Service. To see the McEllhiney Lecture schedule to attend, visit
Hix is semiretired but continues to share his groundwater www.groundwater.org.
knowledge through published articles, most recently publishing
the e-book titled Domestic Water Wells in Arizona: A Guide Workshop on Technology Innovation
for Realtors and Mortgage Lenders. and Agricultural Groundwater
Hix will be presenting two lecture topics throughout the Management Convenes in Iowa
year: “Drilling Markets Change, So Must We” and “Drilling
Nick Brozovic, Ph.D. gave the keynote presentation at the
Disasters and What We Can Learn.”
NGWA “Groundwater and Agriculture: Meeting the Demands
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While Protecting Resources” workshop, October 2-3 in Cedar
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The two-day workshop fostered discussion regarding how
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partment of Health, presented the keynote address, “PFAS—
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Certification exams administered by the National Ground
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ministered were 39 licensing exams—15 passed the exam.
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Biological Water Testing

Relationships, occurrences, and trends
Eric Duderstadt
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dvances in science and technology have equipped the
groundwater industry with more data than has ever (Above) A presence/absence coliform test with purple color
been available at any point in recorded history. change indicates positive occurrences for total coliform presence.
Rapid screening techniques used to quantify and profile
the overall bacterial populations, as well as identification of
the more prominent bacterial species within water, now allow our everyday lives. They play important roles within the food,
for a comprehensive assessment of the biological conditions pharmaceutical, and bioremediation industries as well as
within a well. within our own bodies. They exist in soils, air, and water.
This approach was used within a laboratory setting to The potable wells we rely upon as a source for safe water
examine the biological communities in thousands of samples are no exception. Groundwater wells are dynamic systems
from potable wells over several years. Data from those analyses which vary considerably in construction and operation, as well
was compiled to determine relationships, occurrences, and as a multitude of external influences from the aquifers and
trends that developed with regard to deposit formation, environments they interact with. These variables may result in
corrosion potential, unsafe conditions, and other fouling a variety of conditions downhole that can stimulate extremely
mechanisms associated with bacterial influences. diverse and expansive microbial communities.
The water well industry has traditionally relied heavily
Testing Approach for the upon the total coliform test, commonly referred to as a “Bac-T
Well Environment test,” to determine the biological presence within a well. This
Bacteria are found universally—including some of the is due to the notoriety these methods have gained because of
most extreme environments on the planet—and are part of BIOLOGICAL WATER TESTING continues on page 20

An isolated bacterial culture on an agar plate being prepared for Biologically fouled discharge being evacuated from a well following
species identification in a laboratory. rehabilitation effort.
BIOLOGICAL WATER TESTING from page 19 potential. Sample collection was conducted over a seven-year
period from 2010-2017.
regulatory actions put in place by the U.S. Environmental
In general, wells were analyzed as part of a proactive mea-
Protection Agency.
sure to investigate issues related to production or water quality
However, these indicator organisms do come with some
changes. The size, design, location, and operation schedule of
qualifiers. Firstly, coliforms are a large group of bacteria,
each well varied with no restrictions to any of these parameters.
most of which occur naturally in the environment and pose
Each sample was classified as either “Casing” or “Aquifer”
little risk if consumed. In reality, only a small percentage of
to designate between static or active pumping conditions
coliforms are pathogenic. Thus, the designation between total
at the time of sampling. A series of tests was selected in
coliforms and fecal coliforms is important to consider.
accordance with the streamlined approach described above
Most importantly, the presence of coliforms only suggests
and conducted in stabile sterile conditions. Data was then
the potential presence of more problematic organisms; they
collected and analyzed to determine any noticeable trends or
don’t confirm it. Furthermore, the absence of coliforms doesn’t
relationships which had developed.
confirm a water sample is free of harmful microorganisms.
As the influences bacteria have on wells are now becoming
Quantification Techniques
more and more well known—impacting production, mineral
accumulations, water quality, and corrosion processes—the Quantifying the overall bacterial count within a well is a
use of biological testing and its ability to provide additional first step in determining the potential for biofouling within the
insight into the fouling potential and operational aspects of a well. A number of methods are available for analyzing bacteria
well requires a closer look beyond the singularity of the counts in water, ranging vastly in accuracy and cost.
Bac-T test. One of the more traditional methods is the Heterotrophic
The extreme diversity and sheer number of bacteria capable Plate Count. HPCs estimate the number of heterotrophic
of residing within wells makes testing for each culprit, if not bacteria (organisms that require organic compounds for nour-
impossible, at least impractical. Thus, a number of tactics ishment) in a sample by recording the level of growth on non-
have been developed to offer a more practical alternative. selective nutrient-containing media. HPCs are useful because
Such tactics include quantifying the overall population, they don’t count dead organisms or inanimate particulates.
compartmentalizing bacteria into broader groups based on However, one colony may develop from a single cell or
shared qualities, and identifying only a few of the most prom- numerous cells, and cell clumping in colonies is random,
inent species present. The implementation of these techniques making accurate bacterial counts difficult.
offers a streamlined approach for assessing the biological Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of this method is that
makeup within a well and the threats it poses to both the only a small percentage of bacteria found in water systems are
well and water quality—and also provides valuable insight culturable using common laboratory media—with further lim-
to designing rehabilitation techniques and planning the long- itations placed on the number of bacteria available due to the
term health of a well. aerobic conditions in which the test is carried out. Therefore,
culture-independent methods are essential to understanding
Collection of Data the genetic diversity, population structure, and ecological roles
of most microorganisms.
Nearly 2000 water samples were collected from hundreds
One such method which does not rely on the growth of the
of problematic potable groundwater wells across the United
available bacteria is Adenosine Triphosphate, or ATP, analysis.
States and submitted for laboratory testing of biological
ATP analysis is a chemical test that rapidly and accurately
activity with regard to maintenance, operation, and fouling

.
monitors microorganisms in a water sample through the mea- illustrating the two primary disadvantages of the HPC method:
surement of a universal energy molecule within cells. The test (1) Colony growth and cell clumping is random.
exposes microorganisms to enzymes that catalyze a reaction, (2) A large portion of bacteria found in water systems are
converting ATP into light energy. Each molecule of ATP con- unable to be cultured within a laboratory setting.
sumed in the reaction produces a known quantity of light, the
output of which is measured by luminometers and compared Most Common Bacteria Types
with a standard to estimate the number of cells present. As noted earlier, rapid screening techniques have made
Although ATP and HPC are both quantification techniques, the identification of bacteria within water samples easier and
they vary in the scientific methods in which they derive their more affordable in recent years. Over the course of the study
results. Given these differences, ATP and HPC counts from period, the Biolog system was used for identifying bacteria
the collected samples were cross-referenced to observe any present within the samples.
correlations between the two methods. This system is referred to as a nutrient characterization
Samples were categorized based on their HPC results and assay in that it measures a bacterium’s response to a series of
organized into a “Low,” “Medium,” and “High” category carbon compounds (amino acids, peptides, sugars, etc.).
based on the range of the test method and the EPA’s “levels The method uses a series of small wells containing the
of concern.” ATP levels from each sample from within the carbon compounds which can be inoculated with the isolated
three classifications were then averaged together. The results bacterium. A color change is then produced within the corre-
showed a steady growth in ATP levels consistent with the sponding wells based on the bacterium’s response to the various
three levels of HPC growth, suggesting the two methods are compounds and a pattern is formed, producing a metabolic
analogous to some extent. fingerprint specific to each bacteria tested. The pattern is then
However, a closer look at HPC values showed a strikingly mapped in a computer database to select the bacterium present.
disproportionate distribution among the samples. This was At least one bacterial identification was made in almost
unexpected given the fact various degrees of fouling were to 85% of the samples with a total of 3216 identifications made
be encountered and the extent of fouling was considered random over the study period. Identification of the most prominent
among the samples. bacteria within the observed samples identified three genus
Further examination of the data found samples containing that accounted for nearly half (48.0%) of all the identifications
just one colony-forming unit (cfu) from the heterotrophic made. A genus is a class or group marked by common charac-
plate count recorded an average ATP value of 783,733 cells teristics—specifically here a category of biological classifica-
per milliliter (cpm). Furthermore, samples that showed no tion ranking between the family and the species, comprising
plate growth recorded an average ATP level of 141,211 cpm. structurally related species or an isolated species exhibiting
Although the majority of the samples were known to be unusual differentiation.
from problematic wells, each of these ATP levels are con- Gallionella, the most commonly identified genera of bac-
sidered high especially considering the low amount of plate teria, accounting for 24.3% of all the bacteria identified in the
growth. As a point of reference, active potable water wells samples, is a group of iron-oxidizing bacteria naturally occur-
typically exhibit ATP values between 10,000 and 70,000 cpm ring and found in a variety of aquatic environments, including
for an active well sample, with values more than 100,000 cpm aquifers.
generally indicating biofouling. These bacteria utilize iron and manganese as energy
The high level of ATP in samples with very low or no sources and will accumulate oxidized iron and manganese in
heterotrophic plate growth appears to explain the uneven the stalks they produce as waste. The secreted stalks are often
distribution of plate counts among the samples while also BIOLOGICAL WATER TESTING continues on page 22

BIOLOGICAL WATER TESTING from page 21 The author will present a workshop titled “Biofilm Presence
shed during change in flow (operation) and are effective foul- in Potable Wells and Effective Chemical Treatment Strategies
ing mechanisms within flow pathways and pumps. Surges of for Removal” from 9:15-10:15 a.m. on December 4 at Ground-
the shed stalks during start-up of a well can result in the water Week 2018. Learn more at www.GroundwaterWeek.com.
occurrence of red water and spikes in total iron readings.
In its attachment to iron-bearing surfaces, Gallionella will compromised individuals (infants, elderly, etc.). This is even
actually pit metal surfaces in an effort to secure the iron nec- truer as they increase in density.
essary for energy, making it one of the chief forms of micro- Perhaps the most noticeable similarity is they each play a
bially influenced corrosion (MIC). All iron-bearing structures, key role in biofilm development or the formation of other de-
including stainless steel, are susceptible to this form of pitting. posit accumulations. This trait undoubtedly makes them each
Pseudomonas, responsible for 13.7% of all the bacterial effective contributors to fouling mechanisms within a well
identifications made, are a large genus of gram-negative which act to reduce flow spaces within and limit production.
bacteria. Pseudomonads exhibit a high degree of metabolic
diversity and consequently are able to colonize a wide range Coliform Occurrence
of ecological niches. Most members of this group are aero- Given the notoriety coliforms have gained within the water
bic (require oxygen for metabolism) and are easily cultured, industry as means to determine biological presence within a
making them good candidates for scientific research studies. well and the regulatory emphasis which has been placed on
Studies have shown a significant number of Pseudomonas them, the rate of coliform occurrence over the study period
members can produce large amounts of exopolysaccharides, a was analyzed against other biological parameters.
key component of biofilm. As discussed previously, as biofilms mature they often
Biofilm is a naturally occurring expression of bacteria begin to stratify and form layers. As these accumulations
resulting from the extrusion of slimy polysaccharide polymers develop, the lower layers are sealed off or restricted from the
which they exude to attach themselves to a smooth surface for flow of oxygen, creating anaerobic layers.
propagation, nutrient capture, and growth. In addition to increasing the relative density and fouling
Present throughout nature, biofilms are effective at plugging potential of the biofilm, this stratification can result in the
flow pathways and decreasing production in wells. They are harboring of coliform bacteria, which are anaerobic organisms
also an excellent source for the development of mineral scale themselves, by providing nutrients and acting as a shield from
by providing excellent surface for adhesion of mineral-forming environmental stresses.
ions, fine-grained sediments, and other debris mobilized to- Measurement of anaerobic growth among the samples
ward a well during operation—further increasing the fouling was cross-referenced with coliform presence to observe any
potential. distinguishable trends. Samples were categorized based on
Bacillus, the third most common genus identified, is a the observed level of anaerobic growth, reported as a function
group of gram-positive bacteria that, like Pseudomonas, are of the total bacterial population, and organized into a “Low,”
known to exude large secretions of biomass as a means of “Medium,” and “High” category.
attachment and nutrient capture. They can be obligate aerobes Total coliform presence from samples within the three an-
or facultative anaerobes, meaning they can reside in areas aerobic growth classifications was then evaluated. The results
with ample oxygen or little to no oxygen present. showed increases to the anaerobic population and anaerobic
This is especially noteworthy, as a phenomenon commonly conditions within the well setting correlated with an increased
observed in biofilms as they mature is a stratification effect in occurrence of coliform bacteria.
which the primary layering differentiates an exposed aerobic In samples where the anaerobic population was 10% or less
stratum overlaying and protecting lower anaerobic layers. of the total bacterial count, total coliform occurrence was lim-
Thus the presence of these bacteria can increase the anaerobic ited to just 1.9%. However, as anaerobic growth rose to 15%
zones within a well and indicate more mature biofilm growth. or greater of the total population, total coliform bacteria were
While noticeable differences exist between these three present in 25.6% of the samples with total coliform presence
most common groups of bacteria, they do share significant jumping to nearly 50% when samples displayed a level of an-
similarities, especially when viewed in the context of their aerobic growth of 30% or greater.
potential to impact fouling within wells. Given the nature of biofilm development outlined earlier, the
Firstly, it can be said each of these groups of bacteria are consistent rise in coliform presence associated with increased
widely dispersed in nature, commonly found in soils and anaerobic growth clearly supports the notion that more mature
water, which is no doubt one of the reasons they enjoy such a biofilm growth can indicate an increased likelihood for coli-
good attendance record within the analyzed samples. form presence.
Further, many of them exhibit a high degree of metabolic However, when coliform presence was further refined to just
diversity, not only allowing them to exist in a variety of dif- E. coli-specific organisms, or those bacteria which are more
ferent conditions but also making them more adaptable to indicative of true contamination events, E. coli bacteria were
changes in the well environment and efforts to stress or identified in just 0.4% of all the samples over the course of
remove them. the study.
While most are not classified as true pathogens, many This low level of occurrence was somewhat unexpected
members of these groups are considered opportunistic patho- given the problematic nature of the wells being analyzed. How-
gens, meaning they could become disease-causing in immuno- ever, it clearly supports the fundamental shortcomings of only

level of anaerobic bacteria, or an elevated bacterial population (as
defined by ATP analysis).
The high rates of occurrence of these additional markers
for biological fouling clearly illustrate the gap between coli-
form testing and using other bacterial parameters to monitor
the well-being of groundwater wells.
Laboratory testing is often viewed as an unnecessary and ex-
pensive use of resources within our industry. Yet the data gained
from this simplified series of tests has yielded valuable insight
into the ways in which wells are experiencing biological fouling
through a new viewpoint beyond the lenses of coliform testing.
While data may not be the most exciting deliverable to our
clients, it has historically driven change. Data has continually
changed our views of water from the ancient Greeks, to the in-
dustrial revolution, to the advent of coliform rules, and to the
using total coliform testing as the singular means of evaluat- rise of lead and copper issues.
ing a microbial community. The question has shifted now from “What is the data telling
Additionally, it supports the theory that the presence of us?” to “What will we do with the data to make changes for
coliforms only suggests the potential presence of more prob- the better?” WWJ
lematic organisms, without confirming it, and the absence of
coliforms doesn’t confirm a water sample is free of harmful
microorganisms. Eric Duderstadt is an environmental biologist with Water Systems
One final look at the data summarized the relationship between Engineering Inc. of Ottawa, Kansas, where he works as a consultant.
coliforms and other bacteria markers in the context of overall well He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at Ottawa University in 2007
and has since become certified as a corrosion technician within the
health. Of all the samples analyzed over the course of the study,
National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He also works within the
less than 10% were positive for total coliform occurrence with firm’s research department and investigative laboratory centering on
only 0.4% positive for E. coli bacteria. Yet more than 60% of the microbiology and chemistry. Duderstadt can be reached at eduderstadt@
samples displayed at least one or more of the following conditions h2osystems.com.
associated with well fouling: iron-related bacteria presence, a high
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WATER WELL JOURNAL Q&A
WIND EVANS, FLEXCON INDUSTRIES INC.

Director of marketing and business development discusses the use of well tanks and their future.
By Mike Price
F
lexcon Industries Inc. regularly gives dential. You’ll size your pump and want to size your tank to
plant tours at its factory in Randolph, have enough drawdown (amount of water you store in the
Massachusetts. The pressurized dia- tank based on the pressure switch).
phragm expansion tank manufacturer is
WWJ: How does one ensure the motor won’t
proud to show the evolution of the well
burn out?
tank. Going from a galvanized tank with no
diaphragm or bladder to a captive air tank Wind: Typically, on a fractional hp motor like ½ hp, 10 gallons
(true separation between water and air) in a minute pump or ¾ hp, 8 gallons a minute pump, you want to
the 1960s was groundbreaking. Wind Evans have one minute of runtime to cool the motor. If it’s an 8 gallons
Which well tank a water well contractor a minute pump, you want 8 gallons of storage; if it’s a 10 gpm
uses often comes down to relationships and personal experi- pump, 10 gallons of storage. With the design of the system, you
ence with the tank, says Wind Evans, director of marketing would pick the tank that would give you the correct amount
and business development for Flexcon for more than 25 years. of drawdown so that the motor is not going to burn out. In
With Evans’ industry experience, Water Well Journal essence, designing the system is basically trying to make that
thought it was a good time to catch up with him to learn more system last as long as possible.
about the state of the well tank market. WWJ: What has been your experience with
Water Well Journal: How do you go about educating diaphragm tanks by customers?
customers on the basics of a well tank? Wind: Guys will tell you the old stuff lasted for 15, 20 years,
Wind Evans: The primary goal for a tank manufacturer is and the new stuff doesn’t last as long. But I think a lot of it
not keeping water in the tank, it’s keeping air in the tank. We has to do with what our dads did or what the market is asking
work off a physics principle called Boyle’s law. Essentially, for. If the water well contractor is working for a contractor
the law is simple: you can’t compress water, but you can com- building a house and all the builder cares about is it makes
press air. When you have an air charge in a tank, as you fill it through the one-year warranty of the house, he is going
the tank up, you basically compress that air and then that air to want the cheapest system possible. The builder could cut
acts kind of like a spring and it pushes the diaphragm when corners, and an easy corner to cut is putting a little bit smaller
the pump is not running, and it empties the tank. tank in there.
The No. 1 thing to think of in a well tank is to not really When we talk with customers, we basically tell them
think of it as a storage device but to think of it as part of the what to look for in a tank. And one of the things we concluded
control system to operate the pump because it works in con- is diaphragm tanks seem to last longer than a lot of other
junction with the pressure switch. tanks.
Conventional systems use a pressure switch and tank. The main premise is the way a diaphragm tank is con-
Constant pressure systems add a wrinkle to everything with structed, a diaphragm has a predictable motion. By being able
variable frequency drive pumps. The whole premise is that to predict the motion of the diaphragm, you can construct the
with a single-phase motor when the pump starts, it generates diaphragm so it will last a long time and not wear out vs. the
an incredible amount of heat in the motor. The whole idea of bag option. If you had a bag in the tank, it can take different
the tank is to allow the pump to run long enough so that the shapes and there is surface area. The more surface area you’re
motor can cool off. With all that heat generated, the way the trying to keep air from permeating through, the greater the
motor cools itself is with all the windings in the motor. Gener- possibility of you losing the air in the tank.
ating all this heat—copper is a good conductor of heat—heat It goes back to the principle we’re trying to keep air in
will transmit throughout all that copper winding and it’ll cool the tank. Diaphragms have the smallest surface area, and we
the motor off. If you didn’t have that and continually started use butyl rubber to make them. That’s the best material we’ve
that motor and it heats up, eventually it’ll burn one of those found to keep air from leaking out of the tank.
wires and then the motor is shot. You can talk to pump guys WWJ: What else are determining factors in sizing
all day long and they can tell you about it. the right well tank?
We talk to customers and find the key to having a good Wind: We look at things like where the tank is going to go; is
system is the design of the system. You take your pump, it going to go in an area where you’ve got a hostile environ-
which is chosen based on the amount of water, depth of water, ment? If so, you’d probably recommend a composite or fiber-
etc. and whatever demand is present, say irrigation vs. resi- glass tank there because they tend not to rust.

Flexcon’s Challenger Well Tank undergoes a seam-weld test, high-pres- Tank manufacturers like Flexcon are incorporating more robots in the
sure test, and is subjected to a helium test for air leaks. Before leaving manufacturing process for higher efficiency. Photos courtesy Flexcon.
the factory, a final air check ensures each tank arrives at the jobsite with
the correct pre-charge.
keep the water in the tank much longer so the chemicals can
Sometimes the conditions are: What do you do if you do their job.
have no place to put the tank except outside and it’s a cold Depending on what market, every health department has
climate? You’ve got to figure out a way to protect it. A lot of a different regulation on what they want, so it’s a hometown
times they’ll put it—if you don’t have a basement—say it’s a rule in terms of what is required. A lot of the water treatment,
slab house or a mobile home, in a crawl space. In some mar- truth be told, is aesthetic. It’s getting iron out of the water
kets they use an insulated box with some form of heat. that’s staining clothes, or if you’re irrigating, it’s staining the
We recently had a group of guys from Maine here, and sidewalk.
what they did under the mobile home is build an insulated
WWJ: How have you seen pump and tank installers
box for the tank and put an incandescent light bulb in there to
moving toward adding water treatment to their
generate just enough heat to prevent the pipe from freezing.
services?
The downside on that is if the bulb blows, your pipe is going
to freeze. Wind: Some guys are just putting pumps and tanks in, but
a good number are doing water treatment now too. Based on
WWJ: When it comes to contact tanks for water what they can handle, they want to do as much of that as they
treatment, what are you telling pump and tank can when it comes to the source of water going into the house.
installers? I think a lot of it then depends on how much aftermarket stuff
Wind: It’s going to be a total volume tank and it kind of de- they want to do with the homeowner.
pends on what kind of water treatment they’re doing. Nine I can’t speak to water well drillers, but the pump and tank
times out of 10, they’re going to use one of the tanks for treat- guys want to keep in touch with homeowners and focus on
ing the water chemically like injecting chlorine or say inject- service. Water treatment contractors are all about service. If
ing sodium hypochlorite to raise the pH of the water. The tank you put water treatment in and you’re not servicing it, eventu-
is primarily used for mixing, so you want to retain the water ally it’s going to fail.
in the tank as long as possible and then allow the chemical to We had a group in here recently and I told them if you
treat the water. There is usually a secondary process after that. don’t want to have a warranty, check the air pressure and
That’s pretty much dependent on what they’re treating. adjust the air pressure on a captive air tank once a year. I can
If you’re trying to kill bacteria, there is a specific formula virtually guarantee you’re not going to have a warranty due
in it for contact time; generally, they want 20 minutes of con- to the pressure loss. It’ll last a long time if it’s sized correctly.
tact time. The EPA has a technical guideline on treatment for Unless there is a manufacturer defect in the tank, the tanks
killing viruses and bacteria which incorporates chlorine injec- don’t lose pressure that quickly that you wouldn’t catch in a
tion vs. ultraviolet treatment. Part of the guideline is you have year. And yet a lot of guys don’t do it; they’re too busy.
to have a baffle retention tank to allow the water to stay in the
tank longer, so we actually designed a baffle retention tank to WATER WELL JOURNAL Q&A continues on page 26

WATER WELL JOURNAL Q&A from page 25
Certified Pump Installer, Water Treatment
WWJ: For hydronic and geothermal heating and
Professional Shares Insights
cooling applications, your company debuted the first
composite buffer tank at the beginning of this year. Sam Tyler wears many hats. He is both a
How has it been received by the market? Certified Pump Installer as general manager
Wind: It stalled until the geothermal tax credits came of Tyler Well & Pump Inc. in Carver, Massa-
back (laughs), but it’s picking up again. Basically, what a chusetts, and a Master Water Specialist for
buffer tank does is, it’s like a battery in that it stores hot water. divisional company Balance Water Systems in
What it’s designed to do is it helps the heat pump run longer. Fairhaven, Massachusetts. He is also a Certified
The longer a heat pump runs, the more efficient it is. Every Installer of water treatment systems.
time a heat pump starts and stops, it takes a lot of energy and When it comes to Tyler’s treatment systems,
shortens the life of the heat pump because it wants to start and his main concern is volume and pressure from Sam Tyler, CPI
run for long periods of time. The buffer tank adds a little addi- the well’s pump system. Each treatment system
tional volume to the system without affecting the efficiency of needs a certain volume and pressure to lift and agitate the filter
the heat pump. media so the filtered particles are loosened up and sent to waste.
Our buffer tanks are kind of unique because they’re also “Before installing a treatment system, we do a thorough
rated for domestic hot water so you can use it for your drink- inspection of the well to be sure the pump system will provide the
ing water too. A lot of times what will happen on combination flow and pressure we need,” says the 20-year industry veteran.
wall-hung boilers that can be used for both heating your house “A lot of times we find out that the pump system needs to be
as well as heating your domestic hot water is a lot of them upgraded before the treatment is installed.”
only supply between 2 and 4 gpm. If you’ve got a lot of hot Tyler says water chemistry is the most important part of
water usage in your house, it’s nice to have that extra buffer installing a treatment system.
of additional water on demand. We partnered with a company “All our samples are tested at a state-certified lab to ensure
that had a new foaming process that allows us to really get a accuracy,” he says. “First and foremost, we want to make sure
high R-value (rating of insulation’s effectiveness) insulated the water is potable. A lot of times we find out from the lab’s
tank that’s composite, so it’ll never rust and takes advantage report that there are harmful bacteria in the water. From there we
of our composite technology. are inspecting the well to determine where the bacteria entered.
We seal that area up and then chlorinate the well and house
WWJ: What does the future look like for well tanks? plumbing. Once the bacteria are taken care of, we then install the
Are there any new technological advancements on treatment system the customer needs.”
the horizon? When a company sends a sales representative to a home,
Wind: My sense is contractors are going to have to be a little Tyler says they are only testing for pH, iron, manganese, and
bit more efficient because they may end up covering greater hardness with test kits. With limited testing, he cautions that the
territories. The average age of an installer is getting up there. customer wouldn’t know if there were harmful bacteria in the
Twenty-five years ago, I was a kid. I’m 60 now. water.
I think technology is going to take a bigger hold in the Tyler has been offering water treatment since Tyler Well
sense the next generation of customers coming in are way & Pump opened 18 years ago. But he created Balance Water
more tech savvy than our present customer base in the sense Systems in August 2016 to target the water treatment industry.
I think they do more with their mobile devices than we cur- Many didn’t know Tyler Well & Pump offered water treatment
rently use. We’re taking a long, hard look at that and seeing if due to its business name, prompting Tyler to create Balance
there are ways we can incorporate some of that into our busi- Water Systems.
ness, like a mobile sizing app. It wouldn’t surprise me that in “People like the fact that on top of being WQA certified for
the future a lot of the selling of products will probably be done water treatment, we are also a state licensed well contracting
on a device as opposed to calling or having a salesman stop company and NGWA certified,” Tyler says. “They get a broad
by. It’s kind of the Amazon effect. understanding of the well system and the water treatment they
In terms of technological advancements, it’s always amaz- need. It’s a solid water well and water treatment education for
ing to me how good a pressure switch is on the marketplace them.”
and how difficult it’s been to replace it with something else. For those considering offering water treatment services,
For the most part, it’s a pretty reliable device. If you look at Tyler begins by explaining the well system’s mechanics and the
how many switches vs. constant pressure systems are sold, type of aquifer the well draws from. He then moves to a good
it’ll open your eyes. My sense is if you can find something explanation of the groundwater chemistry and how the contami-
better than a pressure switch for the money, you’ve got a win- nants enter the water and what is needed to properly treat it.
ner there. I look at it every day, and I’m like gosh, can I find “I also put a lot of emphasis on experience and qualifica-
something better than that? I have been searching for several tions,” he says. “People want to see that. They want to make
years now and I haven’t found anything. an educated decision. So, if we show them our qualifications,
However, we didn’t turn a blind eye to the pump manu- educate them with a good explanation of their well system, the
facturers making constant pressure systems in 2000. We took groundwater chemistry, and how the water needs to be treated,
a close, hard look to see if we could come up with a tank to they feel comfortable hiring us. In return, we get a lot of
complement these products and I think we did a good job business.”

with Flow-Thru tanks. We’ve been able to adjust by making a
bigger tank now for that market. We keep a close eye on what
pump guys do because we work hand in hand with them.
WWJ: Lastly, how has business been for expansion
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Head to Las Vegas for Groundwater Week 2018
The biggest event in the groundwater industry is December 3-6 when the National Ground Water
Association’s Groundwater Week 2018 takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured will be an Exhibit
Hall, educational sessions, and opportunities to network with professionals from around the world.
Inside:
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Groundwater Week Exhibitor List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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at a Glance
G roundwater Week 2018 takes place December 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In attendance will be groundwater
professionals from all sections of the industry—water well contractors, scientists and engineers, manufacturers,
and suppliers—from every state and around the world.
Groundwater Week will feature educational opportunities, networking events, and an exhibit hall packed with the
latest wares from manufacturers and suppliers. Here is a quick glance at just some of the happenings. Register today
if you have not already done so. Go to www.GroundwaterWeek.com or call NGWA at (800) 551-7379.
Early/New Career Meet-Up for their groundwater stewardship. The Keynote Presentation and
Monday, December 3 program encourages managers of green Awards of Excellence Ceremony
4–5 p.m. spaces (golf courses, campuses, parks, Wednesday, December 5
company headquarters, etc.) to imple- 8–9:45 a.m.
ment, measure, and document their
groundwater-friendly practices related
to chemical use, water use, pollution
prevention, water quality, and environ-
mental stewardship. Find out from Jane
Griffin of The Groundwater Foundation
why your business should be a green
site, how the program works, and how
Students and young professionals
are invited to share their experiences on you or your company can apply. Welcome the winners of this year’s
getting started in the groundwater industry MGWC Luncheon NGWA Awards that spotlight the best of
with new friends and acquaintances. Tuesday, December 4 the groundwater industry and then hear
NGWA staff will also be on hand to 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. an inspiring talk from someone who has
answer any questions on how the Asso- The Master bounced back from a severe war injury
ciation can help young people grow and Groundwater Con- to shine in Hollywood.
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get ahead in their chosen field. ABILITY

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tractors Luncheon EXPERIENCE

WC
KNOWLEDGE
tivational speaker,
First Timer/New Member is an ideal way for
MG
and retired U.S. Army

Orientation MGWCs to visit CERTIFIED
with old friends as
national ground water association soldier J.R. Martinez
Tuesday, December 4 will give the keynote
well as greet the newest entrants into the
7–7:45 a.m. presentation. In 2003,
ranks of the green jackets.
(This is open only to MGWCs and Martinez was deployed
their spouses. Ticket required.) to Iraq and sustained
severe burns to more than 34% of his
NGWA Welcome Party body when his Humvee hit a roadside
Tuesday, December 4 bomb. However, since his awesome re-
5:30-7 p.m. covery, Martinez has traveled around the
country speaking about his experiences.
He has also been on television and
Meet other first-time attendees and authored a book. Martinez began his
new NGWA members. NGWA staff will acting career on the Emmy Award–
present a short presentation on what you winning daytime drama All My Children.
can expect during Groundwater Week, Since then he has appeared on numer-
provide assistance on downloading the ous television shows but may be best
Groundwater Week app, highlight some of Meet up with old friends and make remembered as the Season 13 champion
the “don’t miss” sessions, and be on hand new ones at this annual crowd-pleaser on Dancing with the Stars. He is also
to answer any questions you may have re- that takes place at the Westgate Las the author of the New York Times’
garding the event or NGWA membership. Vegas Resort & Casino, Groundwater bestseller Full of Heart: My Story of
Week’s headquarters hotel. It’s a great Survival, Strength, and Spirit.
How to Become a Groundwater way to unwind after a full day of educa- The event is also where NGWA will
Guardian Green Site tional offerings. award individuals and companies who
Tuesday, December 4 have made a significant contribution to
10:50-11:30 a.m. the industry. Award recipients are rec-
The Groundwater Guardian Green ognized for their contribution through
Site program recognizes green spaces service, innovation, research, safety, and

projects of scientific and technological Early/New Career Groundwater
importance affecting the growth and Professionals Panel: Take My
well-being of the industry.
Job, Please!
Exhibit Hall Wednesday, December 5
2:30–3:30 p.m.
While designed primarily for those
at the beginning of their careers in the
groundwater industry, this session is and place a bid on an item during the
also designed for boomers and just-past- Groundwater Foundation’s Silent Auction.
boomers handing the reins to the next After the reception, stay for the NGWA
generation. Established professionals Delegates Meeting where a live auction
from all ranks of the groundwater in- will also be held. All proceeds from the
The Exhibit Hall will be packed with dustry will share the twists and turns of auctions support the groundwater industry.
the latest products from the groundwater their career journey while offering solid The Groundwater Foundation con-
industry’s manufacturers and suppliers on insight about the myriad of employment nects people, businesses, and communi-
thousands of feet of exhibit space. opportunities, positive ways to distin- ties through local groundwater education
Exhibit Hall hours: guish yourself from other job seekers, and action, making us all part of the solu-
• Wednesday, December 5 as well as the new environmental and tion for clean, sustainable groundwater.
10 a.m.–5 p.m. technological challenges that await.
• Thursday, December 6 NGWA Delegates Meeting
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
2018 NGWA McEllhiney Lecture Wednesday, December 5
Farewell Presentation 6–8 p.m.
2018 NGWA Darcy Lecture Wednesday, December 5
Farewell Presentation 2:50–3:50 p.m.
Wednesday, December 5 Hear Todd Ha-
1:30–2:30 p.m. lihan, Ph.D., P.Gp,
Listen to Masaki deliver his presenta-
Hayashi, Ph.D., dis- tion titled “Electrical
cuss the importance Hydrogeology: A
of groundwater in his Picture Is Worth 1000
presentation titled Wells.” Listen to this year’s board candidates
“Alpine Hydrogeology: The science of hy- and discussion on NGWA Code of Reg-
The Critical Role of drogeology was developed by creating ulations proposed amendments, and, if
Groundwater in Sourc- conceptual models of the subsurface you’ve been chosen as a delegate, make
ing the Headwaters of the World.” based on chemical or physical hydroge- certain your vote gets counted.
Many of us have been awed by the ology principles. Numerical and analyt- Note you must register on-site at the
stunningly beautiful view of alpine lakes ical modeling added significantly to the Delegates Registration Desk and pick
and streams—but they are not just beau- science to understand how best to sam- up the appropriate credentials at least 15
tiful. Nearly half of the world’s popula- ple and test these subsurface ideas. The minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
tion relies on rivers originating in high ability to collect high density electrical Hours are:
mountains for water supply. Over the data on an academic and commercial • Tuesday, December 4
past decade or so, a new understanding basis has allowed us to make several 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
of alpine hydrogeology has been emerg- new advancements in the science. • Wednesday, December 5
ing based on detailed field observations This lecture will look at how electri- 10 a.m.–5:35 p.m.
around the world. Alpine basins actually cal data can allow us to determine the
have important aquifer units that pro- location of flowpaths, find meter-scale Coffee with NGWA Directors
vide temporary storage of rain and melt- structures that change our conceptual and CEO
waters from snowpack and glaciers. models, and monitor life in the subsur- Thursday, December 6
This lecture will demonstrate how we face as it grows. Examples will include 7–7:45 a.m.
can gain valuable insights into groundwater supply in porous media and karst
water in challenging environments and domains as well as contaminated sites
develop a conceptual understanding of affected by microbial activity.
hydrological systems. These ideas and
approaches will have broad applicability
Groundwater Foundation
in a variety of environments, where hy- Reception
drogeologists are faced with challenging Wednesday, December 5
conditions. 4:45–6 p.m.
This is a great way to mingle with
your friends, network with colleagues,
AT A GLANCE continues on page 32
AT A GLANCE from page 31 water storage systems. Products Showcase is open throughout
Join NGWA CEO Terry S. Morse, In this work session, volunteers will Groundwater Week and allows you to
CIC, and NGWA’s Board of Directors for review NGWA’s draft Best Suggested get a sneak peek at the latest in prod-
some morning coffee and networking—a Practices document for Potable Water ucts, services, and technology from
great way to start the day. Systems Storage. The document is in select exhibitors.
process and has yet to be published.
Affiliate Organization Potable water systems storage units are
NGWA Bookstore
Peer-to-Peer Meeting buried or above-ground tanks (fiber-
Thursday, December 6 glass, concrete, steel, or plastic) similar
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. to rainwater cisterns but differing in
An annual meeting of Affiliate Or- their application and water source.
ganization executives and officers, this During this review, participating vol-
open forum is a great place to discuss unteers will be evaluating the draft and
issues facing your state and provides the any comments received. Attendees may
opportunity to receive feedback from provide comments on the document as it
fellow association leaders on how they has been developed thus far as well.
have managed similar situations. The NGWA Bookstore is where you
(Open to Affiliate State executives New Products Showcase can get the latest books, DVDs, and
and officers.) information products from the ground-
water industry. The bookstore will be
Industry Best Suggested open during all show hours and is in the
Practice Work Session lobby of the convention center.
Thursday, December 6 For your convenience, shuttle ser-
10:30–11:30 a.m. vice between the convention center and
Participate in shaping an industry headquarters hotel will be provided
procedure through the development of during Groundwater Week show hours
a best suggested practice. This is NOT Tuesday through Thursday.
a workshop but a participatory session
Conveniently located in the lobby
The Great Groundwater
open to those who have knowledge of
the topic. This session will cover potable area of the convention center, the New Foundation Scavenger Hunt
Have some fun

and win prizes at
Groundwater Week while
helping to support the Groundwater
Foundation, whose purpose is connect-
ing people, businesses, and communities
through local education and action, to
make everyone a part of the solution for
clean, sustainable groundwater. Just use
the Groundwater Week mobile app to
scan signs located in our sponsors’ booths.
Prizes will be awarded by random drawing
from among those participants who visit all
the sponsored locations.
Complimentary Shuttle
Transportation
For your convenience, shuttle service
between the convention center and
headquarters hotel will be provided
during Groundwater Week show hours
Monday through Thursday.

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Groundwater Week 2018 Exhibitors
H
ere is a list of the companies Chandler Systems Inc. Getec Inc.
that will be in the Exhibit Hall Charger Water Treatment Products LLC Gicon Engineered Pumps
at Groundwater Week 2018, ChemGrout Inc. Givens International Drilling
December 3-6 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cotey Chemical Corp. Supplies Inc.
The list is as of September 24, 2018. Covia Corp. Gol Pump Technology Inc.
# Crane Pumps & Systems Goulds Water Technology,
101 Pipe & Casing Inc. Cresline Plastic Pipe Co. Inc. a Xylem brand
3RValve LLC Custom Pipe and Coupling Inc. GP Fiberglass Ltd.
Grundfos
A D GtechDrill
A.O. Smith Water Systems DAB Water Technology Gus Pech
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Desert Research Institute GWE pumpenboese GmbH
Acker Drill Co. Doosan Portable Power
Advance E & I Systems Inc. Drill King International H
Allegheny Instruments Inc. Drill Pipe Inc. Hankscraft Runxin LLC
Alloy Screen Works DrillingWorld Harsonic Ultrasound Biofilm Removal
Amarillo Gear Co. Drillmax Healing Hands International
America West Drilling Supply Drillworx Heron Instruments Inc.
American Granby Inc. DuraTrac Products, Division of Higgins Rig Co.
American-Marsh Pumps Elbi of America Hitachi America Ltd.
AMS Inc. Dykman Inc. Hole Products
Amtrol Inc. Hose Solutions Inc.
Analytical Technology Inc. E Hunke Manufacturing
Anderson Metals Corp. Inc. East West Machinery & Drilling Inc. Hydroflo Pumps USA Inc.
AquaLocate Eastern Driller Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Aries Industries Inc. EC Tool & Supply Co. I
Armored Textiles Inc. ECT Manufacturing Inc. Ideal Clamp Products Inc.
Armstrong Machine Co. Inc. Eijkelkamp SonicSamp Drill In-Situ Inc.
Atlas Manufacturing Ltd. Elgin Separation Solutions Industrial Test Systems Inc.
Emco Wheaton Retail Corp. Integrity Pump & Motor
B Eno Scientific LLC International Pipe Inc.
Baker Water Systems Environmental Manufacturing Inc.
Baroid Industrial Drilling Products Environmental Service Products J
Baski Inc. Epiroc J&B Industrial
Bestolife Corp. Jentech Drilling Supply Inc.
Better Water Industries Inc. F Jet-Lube LLC
Bigfoot Manufacturing Co. Fleetwood Continental Inc. Johnson Screens
Bison Pumps Flexcon Industries Inc.
Bit Brokers International Ltd. Flint & Walling Inc./Wolf Pumps K
Bitco Flomatic Corp. Kalas
Blue River Pump Co. Flowserve King Oil Tools
BMR-USA Corp. Foremost Industries
Boart Longyear Forestry Suppliers Inc. L
Boshart Industries Inc. Franklin Electric L.B. Foster Co.
Lakos
C G Laval Underground Surveys LLC
C.R.I. Fluid Systems GE Industrial Motors– Littelfuse
Cal-Sierra Pipe LLC GE Power Conversion Lorentz US Corp.
Calgon Carbon Corp. GEFCO Inc.
Canature WaterGroup General Pump M
Centennial Plastics Inc. Geo-Loop Inc. M-I SWACO, a Schlumberger company
Center Rock Inc. GeoPro Inc. Maass Midwest
Centerline Manufacturing Ltd. Geoprobe Systems MARL Technologies
Central Mine Equipment Co. Georocfor Inc. Massenza Drilling Rigs
Century Geophysical Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. Master Water Conditioning Corp.
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Maximum H2O Rex McFadden Co. Vanair Manufacturing Inc.
Merrill Mfg. Co. Robbco Pumps Inc. Vansan Makina San ve Tic A.S
Micro Sensor Co. Ltd. Robertson Geologging USA Varuna Pumps
Mid-America Pump & Supply Robit/Halco Versa-Drill/Laibe Corp.
Mills Machine Co. Rock-Tech International Victory Steel Products Corp.
Milspec Industries Rockmore International Inc. Viqua
Mincon Inc. Roscoe Moss Co. Vista Clara Inc.
Mitchell Lewis & Staver Round Ground Metals Inc. Voss Signs
Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp.
Moab Bit & Tool Co. Inc. S W
Mobile Drill Intl. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Water for Life International
Motortronics Sargent Pipe Co.– Water Right Inc.
Mount Sopris Instruments Charles Sargent Irrigation Water Systems Council’s Water Supply
Mud Puppy Inc. Schneider Electric/Square D Cost Savings Act
Mudslayer Mfg. Scorpion Oil Tools Inc. WaterColor Management
Multi-Power Products Ltd. Seametrics Inc. Webtrol Pumps (Weber Industries Inc.)
MyWaterWell SEMCO Inc. Well Pumps S.A.
Service Wire Co. Well Sense Technologies
N Shakti Pumps USA LLC Well-Vu Cameras
National Driller Shenyang Daming Motor Co. Ltd. WellGauge Inc.
National Oilwell Varco Siemens WellMagic
National Pump Co. Sigmund Lindner GmbH Wellmaster Pipe and Supply Inc.
Nidec Motor Corp. Silver-Line Plastics Wellntel Inc.
N&N Drilling Supply Mfr. SIMCO Drilling Equipment Westbay Instruments
Nordic Drill SIMFLO–Simmons Pump Corp. Western Rubber & Mfg.
North American Electric Inc. Simmons Manufacturing Co. Wilo USA LLC
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Water Well Personalities
A COMMITMENT
FOR ALL PROFESSIONALS
Incoming president is first from the Scientists and Engineers Section to take the helm.
By Jennifer Strawn
I
f there is one thing Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG, the Incoming NGWA President Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG, at the
incoming president of the National Ground Water Associ- Fontaine du Jardin Darcy in Dijon, France, which commemorates
ation, wants everyone to know, it’s this: He is committed Henry Darcy who developed fundamental concepts of groundwater
to the advancement of the Association for all members. flow and hydraulics during his time as engineer for the City of
“I love groundwater,” he says. “And I love NGWA. I’m going Dijon.
to listen to all points of view, and I want all our members to benefit
from being a member of the Association.”
WATER WELL PERSONALITIES continues on page 40
King and his wife, Richelle Allen-King, Ph.D., have vacationed in Yoho King speaks to attendees at Groundwater Week 2017 in Nashville,
National Park, British Columbia, Canada, for the past 20 years. Tennessee. King will become NGWA president at Groundwater Week
2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WATER WELL PERSONALITIES from page 39 national headlines around that time and grabbed the public’s
As the first president to come from the Scientists and Engineers attention. Environmental site investigations and remediation
Section in NGWA’s 70-year history, he feels deeply honored to be was a new area but one beginning to take off.
selected. Those who have worked alongside him at NGWA and “I felt we needed to be doing cleanup on these contami-
know him well feel there is no better person for the job. nated sites,” King says. “Learning about contaminants in the
Jason House, CG, PG, a senior hydrogeologist and senior water underneath our feet was a revolutionary idea to me, and
technical manager at Woodard & Curran Inc. in Portland, it changed my whole thinking about what I wanted to do with
Maine, worked with King the past several years on the Scien- my working life.”
tists and Engineers Section Board of Directors. He believes He decided to continue his education at the University of
King may be one of the best people to bring all four NGWA Waterloo, earning an M.S. in hydrogeology. The summer after
sections—scientists and engineers, water well contractors, his undergraduate program, he worked on a hydrogeology in-
manufacturers, and suppliers—together and move forward as vestigation at a landfill site. The job was his first time working
one association. around drilling rigs, installing monitoring wells and piezome-
“He has a unique ability to see things from multiple sides ters, and taking water samples. After that summer, he knew he
of an argument,” House says. “You always know that when had made the right decision in becoming a hydrogeologist.
he answers something, he has taken a lot of time to think King went on to spend most of his 35-year career working in
about it and develop a comprehensive response.” contaminant hydrogeology. He joined Golder Associates as a
House points to how King has dealt with issues of gover- hydrogeologist after graduation and spent the next 10 years in
nance and his work helping the Association move forward as Toronto, Vancouver, and Waterloo working on groundwater inves-
a more integrated organization. tigations and decommissioning of brownfield developments. He
“He has developed really good connections and working also worked closely with contractors installing monitoring wells.
relationships with all of the sections,” House says. “He has In 1993, he founded his own consulting firm, King
generated a lot of respect for that, and I think that is reflected Groundwater Science Inc., when he moved with his wife,
in him being elected as NGWA president.” Richelle Allen-King, to Pullman, Washington, for her faculty
position as a professor of hydrogeology at Washington State
A Future in Groundwater University. Allen-King is also an active member of NGWA
Unlike many in the industry, King didn’t grow up around and was the 2003 Groundwater Foundation Darcy Lecturer.
groundwater. He went to the University of Waterloo in On- As an independent consultant, he focused on expert reviews,
tario, Canada, intending to study Earth sciences and geology. fate and transport modeling, wellhead protection studies, envi-
But everything changed when he took a class taught by John ronmental forensics and litigation support, contaminated site
A. Cherry, Ph.D., renowned contaminant hydrogeologist, characterization, septic suitability, and water rights.
co-author of the famed textbook Groundwater, and the 1987 Living in Washington informed many of his current views
Groundwater Foundation Darcy Lecturer. on groundwater resources and sustainability—which he says
“It was a whole new area which I had never been exposed is one of the industry’s biggest issues today and a major chal-
to,” King says. “To learn how groundwater moved and how lenge for years to come.
we could cause pollutions that would affect other people as Eastern Washington, where King lived, is semi-arid, and
it impacted their wells was very enlightening to me. John is Pullman was founded in the 1800s because of its artesian
such a great communicator for groundwater.” wells. Like a lot of cities using groundwater in development
Environmental disasters, including incidents at Love Canal projects, groundwater levels in the basalt aquifers began to
in New York and the Valley of the Drums in Kentucky, made decline, and are continuing to do so.
nizations to join, but NGWA is the only organization that
has members who come from all aspects of the groundwater
industry—whether they’re a driller, someone who makes or
sells equipment, or a scientist or engineer who are designing
various aspects of groundwater investigations.”
That’s the true value of NGWA, he says. Everyone in the
groundwater industry can be a part of the Association.
“Too often in our work lives we get caught up in silos
where you’re dealing with the same people who think about
things the same way you do,” King says. “To me, stepping
outside of that and working with other people who are also
part of the groundwater business, but who take a different
look at things, can also be very valuable.”
King’s first volunteer role was on the Awards Committee,
responsible for evaluating awards applications.
“It’s one of the great things an association does; it recog-
King and a coworker at Wood Environment & Infrastructure
nizes the good things its members do,” he says. “We have a
Solutions observe the measurement of groundwater levels in a
tremendous amount of members who are doing a lot of great
new seepage management well at an oil sands mine in northern
things, and I learned a lot about the Association through that.”
Alberta, Canada.
From there, he went on to planning conferences and ses-
sions, including the Groundwater Summit in 2012. He joined
“That got me thinking about our resources and sustainability,”
the board of the Scientists and Engineers Section in 2009.
King says. “The next five to 10 years are going to be particularly
Looking forward to 2019, King says he plans to continue
critical for us. We’ll need to be involved in areas where ground-
building on NGWA’s slogan “Better Together” by encourag-
water development is coming under pressure, whether that’s from
ing even more collaboration among sections.
overuse or restrictions on our members’ ability to drill for water.”
“We really do give a unified and progressive view of the
Today, he and his wife live in Buffalo, New York, where he
groundwater industry,” he says. “We are better together, and
works as a senior associate hydrogeologist for Wood Environ-
we are the voice of groundwater not only in the United States
ment & Infrastructure Solutions’ Calgary, Alberta, office. His
but around the world.”
career has taken a new path in the last 10 years; he is now devel-
A unified voice will go a long way toward NGWA’s advo-
oping groundwater management plans to control groundwater for
cacy efforts, which he sees as critical to the industry’s future.
open pit mining in the Athabasca oil sands in northern Alberta.
It will be the Association’s role to provide knowledge and
“My work . . . is now much more influenced by the understand-
expertise to states and municipalities grappling with ground-
ing of water well hydraulics where wells are used as containment
water management and sustainability.
facilities,” King says. “We’re doing much more investigation
“I see lots of changes ahead for the groundwater industry,”
to understand properties of aquifers so we can plan, design, and
he says. “As a board, we need to be dealing with the issues
model construction of pumping wells for controlling the migration
that affect our members. We’re a significant player in ground-
of contaminants away from tailings areas.”
water and have lots of things to say. Not only to our members,
When he is not working, King enjoys hiking with his wife in
but to governments through advocacy.”
the Rocky Mountains and cross-country skiing. They’ve taken
Looking for new ways to add value to NGWA membership
day trips and backpacking trips to Yoho National Park in British
is another goal King has for next year. It will be vitally impor-
Columbia for the past 20 years.
tant over the next few years to ensure NGWA is providing the
“We’ve been up to the Burgess Shale fossil beds, which goes
services members need and want.
back to my early geologic interests,” he says. “You have the
He also sees himself as a symbol of change for NGWA and
fossils that are very old—they go back to the beginning of life
is committed to doing the best job he can to keep the Associa-
on Earth—that occur in shales now on top of a mountain at
tion relevant for everyone. King will be sworn in as president
5000 feet. It’s fascinating.”
at Groundwater Week 2018, December 3-6 in Las Vegas,
He also enjoys spending time in a small workshop he set up in
Nevada, succeeding David Henrich, CWD/PI, CVCLD.
his garage for woodworking projects.
“Once you’re president, you’re president for all members,”
“I live in an old house, which always seems to require
King says. “That’s how I’m going to approach my presidency.
some sort of maintenance and upkeep,” he jokes. “That seems
At the end of the day, I hope I will have made a difference for the
to keep me busy.”
better.” WWJ
NGWA Is Home
Jennifer Strawn was the associate editor of Water
From the beginning of his career, King saw the value of Well Journal from 2004 to 2007. She is currently in the
being a member of NGWA. His mentor at Golder Associates internal communications department at Nationwide
encouraged him to join so he could continue learning through in Columbus, Ohio. She can be reached at strawnj2@
NGWA’s academic journals and conferences. gmail.com.
“I decided early on that NGWA was going to be my
professional home,” he says. “There are lots of other orga-

DRAWING FROM THE WELL
AN IMPORTANT PART OF A
CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Learning water testing protocols can save time
GARY SHAWVER, MGWC and provide customers with expert service.
I
mentioned in an earlier column how my father sent me out
to take a water test at a new home construction site when I Related NGWA Best Suggested
was a young employee working for him. Practices
Not knowing anything about water testing, I grabbed the NGWA has published best suggested practices (BSPs) on well in-
hose from the hydrant and collected a sample. After doing that spection, well cleaning, and reducing problematic concentrations
twice and not having the water pass the coliform bacteria test, of microorganisms. Go to the online bookstore at www.NGWA.
I told my father, “We have a problem with the well.” org/Bookstore to check them all out.
Well, the problem was not with the well; the problem was
my lack of understanding about water testing. As the years
went on, I learned a great deal about water testing, and while before any treatment equipment, gives me confidence I am
I learned a lot, I’m sure there is still more to know. But there getting water right from the well without any potential sources
of contamination that might affect the outcome of the actual
are some things I did learn.
water in the well.
Follow Protocol Many agencies overseeing water wells, their construction,
Coliform bacteria testing requires a precise protocol. While or issuing permits, as well as some water testing labs, rec-
some reading this will not agree with my protocol, I respect ommend taking a test from where one might obtain a drink
whatever standard procedures others use. Here is the protocol of water. I don’t disagree with that, but while this protocol is
I used in my business for years: important for the ultimate drinking safety of the consumer, it
• Find a tap, preferably brass or stainless steel and a short doesn’t tell a water well contractor if the water is safe coming
tap. Heat this tap with a small brazing torch to kill any from the well.
bacteria lingering on the faucet. I like to have a tap close We have a state regulation in Iowa stating a sampling
to the well and one that doesn’t have any treatment faucet be installed as close as possible to the well and prior
to any pressure tank or any water conditioning equipment, in-
equipment before the tap.
cluding any type of cartridge filter. This faucet is also required
• Heat the faucet for approximately 30 seconds or so and
to have no threaded fittings (to prevent hoses being hooked up
uniformly heat it, moving the torch around the entire
to it) and be a distance of 1 foot above any floor.
faucet. This allows for a water test to be done in the manner I’ve
• Turn the water on and let it run for 4-5 minutes. This outlined. I think it is an excellent regulation and encourage
allows well pumps to start and purge the water in the all contractors to follow this protocol when installing a new
pressure tank, bringing fresh water to the tap. Be sure to water system.
have a tap allowing water to drain freely without hooking However, it is important a test be taken from a typical
up a hose to it. drinking tap to ensure the safety of the water to the final
• Slow the flow from the tap to a small, uniform stream. consumer.
• Take the cap off the sample bottle and preferably hold
the cap in one hand while collecting the sample in the Providing Answers
bottle with the other hand. I don’t like to set the cap Finally, it is vitally important you become familiar with
down as there is a risk of having the cap pick up bacteria how to collect a proper water test from a well. The customer
—bacteria is everywhere. Most sample labs request you is looking at you, the well contractor or pump installer, who
don’t overfill the bottle and fill it to just below the cap. has done the work on their well for answers and solutions.
• Put the cap back on the bottle and secure it tightly. And while there may not be a problem with the water in
• Fill out the data sheet and get the sample to a lab as soon the well you constructed, if you do not educate yourself and
as possible. Most labs like to have the sample within 24 partner up with knowledgeable people who have the back-
hours. Check with your local lab to confirm. ground and experience to help you through these issues, you
may well find yourself overwhelmed with problems that
Protocol Is Key frankly you didn’t create but are expected to solve.
So why do I use this protocol? I do so because as a water As the years progressed and I became more familiar with
well contractor I want to know if the well I have installed has issues on what could cause coliform bacteria to show up in
safe water. Getting a tap as close to the well as possible, and water samples, I got to the point where I always asked a series

• If it was an older well and the owners had lived on the
DACUM Codes property for some time, I would ask them, Was this the
To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and first time they had ever had a problem with coliform
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, bacteria? If they had lived there a while and this was the
and geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart and PI first positive test for coliform bacteria, this would lead
represents the pumps chart. The letter and number immediately me to possibly believe the structural integrity of the well
following is the skill on the chart covered by the column. This may be failing.
column covers: I would always suggest the person taking the sample take
a second test and follow a specific protocol on testing and
DOG-9, DOG-10, PIA-3, PIA-4, PIE-21, PIF-9, PIG-7
get back to me with the results from the second test. I never
More information on DACUM and the charts are available at recommended the well owner or contractor chlorinate the well
www.NGWA.org/Certification by clicking on “Exam Information.” until a second test had been taken to confirm if there was a
problem. Depending on the situation, I sometimes did an on-
site inspection before making a determination on a course of
of questions of the person taking the sample. The questions action.
included but weren’t limited to these:
• Where did you take the sample from? If from a kitchen In summary, learning the proper protocol for coliform bac-
sink, I would ask them to go back and retake another teria testing and learning the nuances that can cause coliform
sample from a faucet as close to the well as possible that bacteria problems in wells is an important part of a well con-
didn’t go through any pressure tank or filter/treatment tractor’s expertise. Learn them early in your career and you
equipment of any type. If they had a sampling faucet will save yourself a lot of headaches, and additionally, you’ll
where the water line came into the house, I would ask have the experience your customers need and deserve. WWJ
them to take it there. I would also ask them to flame the
faucet and let the water run for a period of time before
Gary Shawver, MGWC, is president of Shawver Well Co. Inc. in
taking the test.
Fredericksburg, Iowa. He has been in the water well industry for more
• If it was on a well that had been in use for some time, than 40 years and is a Master Groundwater Contractor. He served on
I would ask, What prompted you to take the sample in the NGWA Board of Directors. Shawver is semi-retired, having sold his
the first place? Is this a routine test or is there concern business to his employees. He can be reached at grs@shawverwell.com.
something is going on (dirty water after a rain, a linger-
ing illness)?

SAFETY MATTERS
CONDUCTING TOOLBOX TALKS

Regular talks with employees will fill out
your company’s safety program.
ALEXANDRA WALSH
S
afety meetings are one of the recommended methods to brief refreshers, and quick lessons on topics that might not get
disseminate current jobsite safety information. covered in the longer safety training courses. The informal
Most of you are familiar with the safety meetings called setting gives supervisors a chance to answer questions, point
toolbox talks or tailgate talks. These are casual team safety meet- out specific examples on the jobsite, and provide hands-on
ings that can be held anytime, anywhere with workers discussing demonstrations.
a specific safety hazard and safe work practices. Incorporating toolbox talks into your safety program
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has no doesn’t need to be time consuming or expensive. A toolbox
specific standard or language requiring a company to hold tool- talk can be extremely informal; for example, a supervisor
box talks. However, there is legal language in OSHA’s standards leading a 5-minute refresher training on proper tool use with
that could be used as an argument to do so. reminders to always leave the guards in place.
For example, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), A written handout isn’t necessary and the supervisor can
Part 1926 for Construction, 1926.21(b)(2) states the following: use his knowledge to lead the discussion and encourage
“The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition feedback.
and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable
to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or
Best Practices
other exposure to illness or injury.” Listed here are a few guidelines to consider to get the most
out of your toolbox talks:
Why Have Toolbox Talks? • Pick a topic relevant to your employees and the work
While toolbox talks are not officially considered “safety going on. Don’t just talk for the sake of doing so.
training” by many companies, they can be used as a best practice • Have a plan. Shooting from the hip when it comes to
supporting a company’s safety training program—which in delivering effective toolbox talks doesn’t work.
turn can help fill in gaps regarding specific requirements • Make the message more interesting by including per-
mentioned in the standard above. sonal stories or past lessons learned relating to the topic.
Most companies with robust safety training programs con- • Get workers to participate by asking them for stories or
duct in-depth training. They begin with onboarding new em- examples of what you’re discussing.
ployees, and then train as needed throughout the year as well • Make sure to document the topic on a sign-in sheet and
as annually to satisfy specific OSHA requirements. have everyone present for the talk sign the sheet.
• Read the toolbox talk to yourself a couple of times before
you hold the actual meeting with workers. That way you
Effective toolbox talks will be more familiar with the content covered and less
apt to stumble.
keep their workers safe. • Try to hold the toolbox talk in an area free of noise and
other distractions. If the workers cannot hear you talking
or are distracted by other activities in the area, they
won’t focus on your message.
However, making time for toolbox talks consistently will • Speak clearly and directly. Mumbling or reading too
not only help protect a company from the scrutiny of OSHA, fast makes it difficult for the workers to understand you.
but more importantly, effective toolbox talks keep their workers Just take a deep breath and speak clearly and at a natural
safe. pace.
Safety compliance training, like fall protection or hazard- • Use a prop when possible to help keep the workers’
ous materials handling, is vital, important, and required. But at attention. If you’re giving a toolbox talk on setting up a
best, that compliance training will be provided to employees portable stepladder, set one up nearby so you can point
only once a year or less. Toolbox talks provide an easy way to out things during the talk. To really drive home a point,
keep safety on every worker’s mind, every day, every week. have an unlabeled container you found on the jobsite
The goal of a toolbox talk is to provide safety reminders, available when giving a toolbox talk on OSHA’s hazard

DACUM Codes Safety Products Available by NGWA
To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and The National Ground
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and Water Association has a
geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart, PI refers to the product titled Safety Meet-
pumps chart, and GO represents the geothermal chart. The letter and ings for the Groundwater
number immediately following is the skill on the chart covered by the Industry consisting of 52
column. This column covers: sheets that have talking
DOD-8, DOK-8, DOK-9, DOL-2, DOL-3, PIB-2, PIG-3, points on a variety of
GOD-10, GOI-8, GOI-9, GOJ-2, GOJ-3 industry-related topics and
a place for signatures for
More information on DACUM and the charts are available at
those in attendance. It and
www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.”
other safety products can be
communication standards about labeling requirements. found in the online store at
• Always give workers an opportunity to ask questions. www.NGWA.org/Bookstore.
• Last but not least, practice what you preach. Nothing
makes a safety trainer lose credibility faster than to have
a worker see them doing something violating the safety How Often and How Long?
precautions covered in a previous toolbox talk. Always As a rule, you can’t have too many toolbox talks, safety
set a good example. meetings, or too much compliance training. Some companies
Who Leads? have toolbox talks at the beginning of every shift. A focus on
safety isn’t a bad way to start the day.
Toolbox talks are typically led by a supervisor, but anyone
Best practice for most companies is to have a weekly safety
responsible for safety, even the company owner, can lead a
meeting, at minimum. For companies that have fewer on-the-
toolbox talk. Sometimes it’s the company’s safety specialist
job hazards, a monthly safety meeting may be adequate.
or HR manager or even a safety consultant leading these
A toolbox talk should last as long as is necessary to ensure
informal meetings.
the employees understand the material provided. Toolbox
Toolbox Topics talks are meant to be an addition to your safety program and
Anything related to health and safety that is important to do not take the place of longer compliance training that is
your company and will help your employees recognize potential required. Aim for toolbox talks to last anywhere from 5-15
hazards in the workplace is a good topic for the toolbox talk. minutes and adjust as necessary for that day’s topic.
Topics might include: Recording Attendance
• Eye protection
Passing around a sign-in sheet or having one person write
• Cold weather safety
down everyone’s name is sufficient. Make sure the topic, date,
• Using power tools correctly
and location are recorded on the sign-in sheet. File a hard
• Preventing slips, trips, and falls
copy at the office or scan it in to save electronically. If your
• Proper lifting techniques
company has a more sophisticated training platform, make sure
• How to recognize symptoms of fatigue
toolbox talk attendance is captured in your training system.
• Dealing with outdoor natural hazards such as snakes or
thunderstorms
• Recognizing heat-related illnesses Adding toolbox talks to any safety program is guaranteed
• Proper PPE use to improve workplace safety, boost team morale, lower insur-
• Flu prevention or stress in the workplace. ance premiums, strengthen safety compliance, and lower the
For guided toolbox talks, you can find many sources online, risk of safety violations. And while not specifically required
ranging from safety sheets to safety programs that have toolbox by any OSHA regulation, they shouldn’t need to be for a com-
talks included. pany to want to consistently incorporate them as part of their
What constitutes a worthwhile topic for a company’s next safety program.
toolbox talk can also vary greatly. These two OSHA sites are Safety training alone, especially when done strictly on an
good sources for material: annual basis, can leave holes in a company’s safety program
• OSHA’s Safety and Health Topics (www.osha.gov/ as well as their workforce’s level of safety education. Evaluate
SLTC). OSHA has a great library of materials separated how toolbox talks can benefit your company and take the time
by alphabetical order ready for you to use. to find quality relevant topics to share with your team. WWJ
• OSHA’s Fatal Facts (www.osha.gov/Publications/
fatalfacts.html). OSHA puts out information regarding Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a
fatal workplace accidents for other companies to learn Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive
from. If the specific work task or industry where the experience in management positions with a range of organizations.
fatalities occurred don’t relate to your workforce, lessons
can often still be learned from each incident.

PEOPLE AT WORK
RETAINING EMPLOYEES
IN A TIGHT MARKET
Benefits and a sense of value will give your company the best team.
ALEXANDRA WALSH
W
ith a tight labor market and flat salary increases, Build a Company Culture and
employers must examine their retention efforts to be Community
sure they are retaining the right talent.
Strategies that worked in the past may no longer be Company culture is key to job satisfaction. What is a
effective today. Employers need to evaluate their retention company culture? A company’s values, goals, reputation,
strategies regularly to stay current on market trends and best work environment, management style, how managers relate
practices to be an employer-of-choice. to workers and workers relate to each other, all these create
the “personality” of a company, in other words, a company
The Benefit of Benefits culture.
Employees will be attracted to a benefits package that is Companies must check and be sure they are correctly
both comprehensive and competitive. Providing health insur- portraying their culture during the recruiting and onboarding
ance and life insurance is key in retaining employees, as is processes—especially for millennials. How would your
supplying a retirement-savings plan. employees describe your culture?
But also consider any additional benefits offered by your Financial benefits and praise from a superior only go so far.
competitors. Going above and beyond the norm will show A lack of community within a company can make many workers
employees how much you care about their well-being and question their future. If employees feel like they’re a valuable
value their loyalty. Consider offerings such as child-care part of a team, they will be more likely to stay around. It is
benefits or holiday bonuses as incentives for employee loyalty. much more difficult for someone to leave a workplace if they
feel like they are going to be leaving behind friendships and
Open-Door Policy camaraderie.
Employee retention comes down to employee appreciation.
Employees who feel valued will be less likely to leave. An
Onboarding
open-door policy shows you care about what your workers Onboarding programs are a key factor in employee
think and you want to hear their thoughts. Giving employees a retention. Onboarding must be about more than just the basic
say makes them feel like they’re part of a team, which makes administrative processes such as submitting paperwork and
them more likely to be loyal. logging on to the company intranet. It should be an in-depth
process introducing the new hire to company culture, vision,
Affirmation expectations, and priorities.
Few things build employee loyalty as well as recognizing It should also help new hires understand available resources
and affirming great work. A job well done deserves to be and development opportunities to help them succeed. Build-
noticed. Taking the time to notice, acknowledge, and ex- ing effective relationships and networks is also critical to an
press gratitude for your employees’ work can go a long way. employee’s success. They need to know how to navigate the
Thanking someone in person, or praising them in front of their company’s organization in order to effectively perform their
peers, will make them feel valued. job.
An “Employee of the Month” program or recognition in a
group email can have the same effect.
Mentoring
Mentor programs are not only beneficial for new hires to
Prioritize Well-Being learn about a company; they also benefit current employees by
Health and wellness programs are another great way to helping them listen to and understand the viewpoints and ex-
boost employee retention rates. A worker’s physical, mental, periences of those at the company. Mentoring allows the new
and emotional health matters, certainly to them but also to hires to see different insights and encourages them to become
their employer. An overworked or overly stressed employee more agile as they go about their jobs.
can only go for so long before something has to give. Healthy
employees do the best work. If you assign high priority to
Employee Development
their well-being and health, they will be more likely to stick Top employees want to continuously grow and learn.
with you. That simple. Development is a key retention tool and business imperative.

of resources, job structure, and reporting relationships are
DACUM Codes fulfilled.
To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and Generational Awareness
geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart and GO represents Understand your workforce and your talent pools. For
the geothermal chart. The letter and number immediately following is example, millennials make up the largest segment of today’s
the skill on the chart covered by the column. This column covers: labor market and are much more willing to change jobs after
only a short period of employment. Take heed!
DOK-2, DOK-14, DOL-10, GOI-2, GOI-14, GOJ-10
More information on DACUM and the charts are available at Hiring Process
www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.” Use a disciplined approach to drive your hiring process,
and if there is a hiring team (HR, managers, outside group),
make sure it is completely aligned on specific roles and
Development takes on many forms—for example, classroom expectations in the process. Hire for capability, commitment,
learning, job rotations, job shadowing. and fit!
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Be Competitive
Understand what is going on in your marketplace— The key to retaining employees is to make workers feel
whether it is local, regional, or national. What are the market valued. Employees should see themselves as genuine assets
trends and best practices within your industry or your local to a team they care about. Whether via comprehensive bene-
area? What matters most to the talent you want to attract? fits or public affirmation, such as a travel incentive bonus, a
Where do you want to position your organization on the spec- worker who feels appreciated is a worker who will stay . . .
trum of rewards offered? What differentiates your business and stay loyal. WWJ
from the competition?
Be Candid and Follow Through Alexandra Walsh is the vice president of Association Vision, a
Recruiters and hiring managers need to paint a clear picture Washington, D.C.–area communications company. She has extensive
of what will be expected of the candidate in his or her new experience in management positions with a range of organizations.
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ENGINEERING YOUR BUSINESS
BUSINESS AND
PERSONAL INSURANCE
Things are going to happen. Are you adequately covered?
ED BUTTS, PE
W
hen I started writing Engineering Your Business more procedures, including 20 surgeries.
than 17 years ago, my intent was to pass on many of my So yes, I see and want to stress the intrinsic value and
personal good and bad experiences in water well and importance of acquiring and maintaining adequate, and just
pump work, business, and engineering to help individuals with as importantly, proper insurance for everything from medical
making difficult decisions and providing solutions to difficult and health maintenance to personal liability, property pro-
problems. tection, and disability for you and your family to general and
Looking back, I realize most of my writing has centered business liability, workers compensation, automobile insur-
around the subjects I know best, technical and engineering ance, and errors and omission insurance for your business.
issues, while largely ignoring what is the final word in the Many individuals, particularly those younger to middle-age,
column title—Business. So, this month we will take a respite regard life insurance as the only mandatory type of insurance
from the technical topics and dive into an important but often they need—required to protect their heirs from a potential
ignored topic: business and personal insurance. financial disaster should an unfortunate event occur to the
To be fair and as a disclaimer, the purpose of this piece is primary breadwinner. “After all,” they say, “I’ll never get sick
to underscore the importance of insurance programs while or injured at my age.”
introducing the National Ground Water Association’s new The truth is an unfortunate event, illness, or catastrophic
insurance and benefits program. disease can befall any of us at any time, and like it or not, we
must be prepared to deal with this on an emotional, medical,
Some Personal Background and financial level.
The subject of business and personal insurance is certainly If you need to avail yourself to the benefits from insurance
not the most exciting topic I could come up with to write someday, the cost you paid for the insurance will be peanuts
about, but it’s as important any one I could ever cover. I have compared to the potential fallout from inadequate, or worse
certainly experienced working with and around business and yet, no insurance coverage at all.
personal insurance from separate interests and viewpoints as This is especially true for disability insurance, since as
both an employee and business owner—but most critically as I approach official senior status, my body constantly rebels
a patient, parent, grandparent, friend, and spouse. against me every day in ways I once never thought it would.
When I passed my first engineering exam, I decided to Increasing health issues such as vision decline, back problems,
take the Mensa exam. For those who may not be familiar and diabetes have begun to creep into my life, unthinkable just
with Mensa, this is an organization whose membership criteria a few short years ago.
requires passing a test to demonstrate intelligence with a Please understand I am trying to warn you, particularly if
score needed roughly greater than 130, something achieved you’re one of the young ones in our industry, that for lack of a
by about 2% of the population. Trust me, I was as surprised as better phrase, sh*# really does happen, so you better be ready
anyone when I received a score of 152. for it!
I’m not sharing to say how smart I think I am, but how
exceptionally stupid and shortsighted I have been at times NGWA Insurance Program
with such critical life components as insurance. NGWA recently introduced its Business Insurance and Em-
Around the time I took the Mensa test, I regarded insurance ployee Benefits program. It is a comprehensive program of-
as no more than a “necessary but likely unneeded expense” fering benefits from various insurance firms for business and
and drain on company profits or personal funds. personal insurance—including life, health, long- and short-
When I wrote my first article about employee benefits and term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, dental,
insurance in April 2004, I was 45 years old and had no idea vision, workers compensation, auto and home, pollution, um-
I would still be writing this column, and my experience with brella, and general business and personal liability. It even has
benefit programs and insurance would take on a different cyber risk and errors and omission insurance for those of us in
role and importance in my life. Since that date, I have had a the technical and consulting arena.
14-year run of owning my engineering consulting firm, I reviewed the various types of available coverage and
experienced three major surgeries, and watched intently as other services offered and compared it to policies I currently
my grandson went through various minor and major medical have or once had in personal and business coverage. I’ll say I

or business should acquire; that’s what insurance agents and
DACUM Codes brokers are for.
To help meet your professional needs, this column covers skills and And before anyone develops the cynical viewpoint I must
competencies found in DACUM charts for drillers, pump installers, and be a paid endorser (I should be so lucky!), let me put your mind
geothermal contractors. DO refers to the drilling chart, PI refers to the at ease. I do not receive any compensation for endorsing this
pumps chart, and GO represents the geothermal chart. The letter and program beyond what I receive for my regular column. I simply
number immediately following is the skill on the chart covered by the feel this type of offering is the epitome of what member benefits
column. This column covers: should be and am pleased to see NGWA obviously agrees.
Not simply sitting and resting on their laurels, after reaching out
DOK-4, PIG-1, GOI-4
and gaining valuable input from members, the NGWA staff and its
More information on DACUM and the charts are available at Board of Directors have recognized what members truly need and
www.NGWA.org/Certification and click on “Exam Information.” have done an excellent job of seeking out and obtaining cost-
effective alternatives to what you may currently have.
So, go ahead and compare the benefits and premiums to
truly believe this new program offers NGWA members signif- what you currently have. What have you got to lose? If these
icant benefits and potential premium savings only a plan with programs save money while providing better coverage at the
this type of comprehensive scale and diversity can provide. same time, isn’t that a win-win?
In addition to the scope of available plans, I was also Learn more about the NGWA program on its website at
impressed many of the programs are oriented and offered www.NGWA.org/Members/Member-Benefits/Business-Insurance
as “employee voluntary” programs with optional employer/ or call (800) 551-7379 or (614) 898-7791.
employee/mutual co-pay types of premium payment plans to
provide flexibility for small and large contractors. I hope your holiday season is pleasant, safe, and sane.
In addition to the diverse insurance plans offered in this As always and until next month, work safe and smart. WWJ
program, the NGWA program also offers business manage-
ment, human resources, and payroll assistance—including
employee handbook preparation, payroll services, tax prepara- Ed Butts, PE, is the water and wastewater design manager at Project
Delivery Group LLC in Salem, Oregon. He has more than 40 years of
tion and filing, and more.
experience in the water well business, specializing in engineering and
I will be the first to admit I don’t have the ready answers as
business management. He can be reached at epbpe@juno.com.
to how much and what type of insurance a specific individual
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Industry NEWSMAKERS
AWARD PROMOTION/NEW ADDITION Ergodyne will be operated as a separate
AND ROLE CHANGES business unit in St. Paul, Minnesota,
Phil Hernandez has at its current headquarters. Tom Votel
been promoted to region 1 will remain president and continue to
manager for Flint & Walling lead the Ergodyne team. Klein Tools is
Inc. and Wolf Pump Inc. a sixth-generation, family-owned com-
Hernandez joined the team pany that was founded in 1857. Ergo-
in August 2017 as a district dyne was founded in 1983 and develops
manager with sales respon- Phil safety products.
sibilities in Illinois, Indiana, Hernandez PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio,
Greg Gruett (right) receives the 2018 and West Virginia.
President’s Award from Eastern Water Gary Cowan is the new-
Quality Association. est member of Flint & Wall-
Water-Right Inc. announced that ing’s field support team.
Regional Sales Manager and Vice Pres- Cowan was hired in July as
ident Greg Gruett received the 2018 district sales manager for
California and Nevada. SJE Rhombus holds training sessions
President’s Award from Eastern Water
Quality Association. The award was Brett Edwards accepted Gary Cowan twice a year that let their customers get to
the newly created position know their products better. The final train-
presented to Gruett on September 20
of customer experience manager. In con- ing this year was held September 11-12
during the EWQA 2018 Convention and
Trade Show in Poconos, Pennsylvania. junction with this change, Jamie Garner at the company’s headquarters in Detroit
has been named marketing manager. Lakes, Minnesota. The training involved
The honor is presented by the president
many sessions, ranging from presenta-
of the association every year to the BUSINESS GROWTH
tions to hands-on workshops like panel
person who has given their time, dedica- Klein Tools Inc. and Tenacious assembly. Attendees consisted of installers,
tion, and outstanding commitment to the Holdings Inc. (the parent company of distributors, engineers, manufacturers reps,
association. Ergodyne) announced on September 5 and original equipment manufacturers.
that Klein Tools acquired Ergodyne.
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Coming EVENTS
December 2018 9-11. Utah Ground Water Association 39th Annual
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8-9. Oklahoma Ground Water Association 2019
27-29. Minnesota Water Well Association 2019
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57 DIRECT PUSH SUPPLIES 76 ELEVATORS
25 CABLE TOOLS Standard Manufacturing
Largest water well pipe elevator
Worldwide manufacturing company in the United States.
Manufacturer Stocking Distributor of Genuine
Phone: (936) 336-6200
of Cable Geoprobe® Tooling & Supplies (800) 337-0163
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Johnson Screens®
Proactive Pumps® SEMCO of Lamar
Carbide Button Bits 800-541-1562
Cable Drilling & Fishing Tools 888-240-4328 609-631-8939
Fax 719-336-2402
(fax) 609-631-0993 ectmfg.com
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60 DOWN HOLE INSPECTION 76 ELEVATORS
J&K Tool Company, Inc.

· Kwik Klamps
· PVC Pipe
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· Heavy Duty PVC Elevators

· Flush Joint PVC Pipe Clamps
www.jktool.com · 320-563-4967 · sales@jktool.com
65 DRILL PIPE
76 ELEVATORS 80 EMPLOYMENT
Drill Pipe in Stock
2-3/8 x 2-3/8 May. x 20’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $410
2-3/8 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420
2-7/8 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475
3-1/2 x 2-3/8 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475
3-1/2 x 3-1/2 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550
4-1/2 x 2-7/8 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $550 Sales / Project Manager
4-1/2 x 2-7/8 IF x 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $570 Municipal Well & Pump is a leading
5 x 3-1/2 IF x 20’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $725 Midwestern contractor for municipal and
Weld-On Tool Joints- Used Drill Pipe industrial water systems.
Call: RENE HENDON 281-260-0880 We currently have an opening for an
renehendon@yahoo.com experienced Salesman / Project Manager
for our northern Illinois sales territory.
The successful candidate will have
105 INJECTION PUMPS a broad knowledge of water wells and
pumps for municipal, industrial, and
irrigation applications. Past experience
Du-All Injection Pump in the industry is required. The ability
to troubleshoot client problems on site is
Fred’s Water Service Inc. a definite plus. Sales experience and a
college degree are preferred.
Pumping Capabilities
2.125” x 3”
The position pays a very competitive
salary plus commission, year-end profit-
Drilling Fluids
Solvents
Foams ability bonus, and also includes a com-
Slurries pany vehicle.
MWP offers a full benefit package
Up to 500 PSI 0 to 12 GPM 35 RIGS including health, dental, disability, profit
sharing, and 401k. Please send resume to:
STOLEN DRILL RIG!!
All Du-All Parts & Pumps In Stock
Municipal Well & Pump
S S
Overnight Shipping Available
1212 Storbeck Drive
T T
Parts and Service Available for
Most Brands of Injection Pumps Waupun, WI 53963
Call or Email for More Information O O 920-324-3400
2638 Townline Rd., Madison, OH 44057 L L Email: jobs@municipalwellandpump.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
ph:(440)259-5436 fax:(440)259-4795
E E
N N
fred@fwservice.com
www.fwservice.com
1990 SpeedStar SS25K drilling rig, 75 ELECTRIC MOTORS

tophead drive, mtd. on 1990 Int’l
135 RIGS VT100 w/Cummins 400, 10-spd. trans.
TRUCK VIN #44KHM6488LWZ17237 EQUIPMENT WANTED: Electric mo-
Award-Winning If anyone has any information please

call: 818-956-5231 or visit:
tors wanted. Vertical hollow shaft pump
motors. 20 to 500 hp good or bad, will pick
Patented Technology www.pacificcranes.com
up. PH: (800) 541-1562.
SONIC DRILL CORPORATION
Suite 190#120, 119 N. Commercial St.
You may also contact:
Bellingham, WA 98225 Crime Prevention Program
www.sonic-drill.com 1-604-588-6081
@ 800-432-7257 ext. 823

71 DRILLING EQUIPMENT 125 PUMP HOISTS
S35,000 Pump Hoist, 150,000# 5L cap, 40

telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 100 gal.
oil tank, hydro pump, 22T safety hook, hydro
controls and variable speed engine control
BASIC PUMP HOISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,750*
STARTING AT: EQUIPMENT IN STOCK
S,4000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap, 35 tele-
4,000# Cyclone Pump Hoist, USED, remote
scoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro pump,
control, 1-pipe rack, 2-3′ & 1-5′ aluminum
5T safety hook, hydro controls and variable
tool box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,950
speed engine control . . . . . . . . . . . $18,975*
S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L cap, 35 S6,000 SEMCO, 35′ derrick, 2 spd winch,
telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro 22HP deck engine, RC, 2-PR, aux hydro valve,
pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls and LED LK, serv body w/RL, 2015 Dodge 3500,
variable speed engine control . . . . $21,725* 4x4, gas, auto, white…………………. $78,945
S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L cap 36 S6,000 SEMCO, 35′ derrick, 2 spd winch,
telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro PTO DMP, RC, 2-PR, LED LK, 2-96 TB,
pump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls and 11′ Flatbed, 2011 Dodge 3500, 4x4, diesel,
manual, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,805
WATER WELL variable speed engine control . . . .$27,775*
GEOTECHNICAL S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L cap 40 S8,000 SEMCO, 36′ derrick, RC, PTO DMP,
2-PR, light kit, 60 CA serv body, 2004 Ford
GEOTHERMAL
telescoping mast, 30 gal. oil tank, hydro
pump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls and F-550, diesel, 6 speed, white . . . . . . $33,950
CONSTRUCTION variable speed engine control . . . .$39,325* S25,000 SEMCO, 48′ derrick, 2 spd winch,
S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L cap, 44 3,000′ SR, hyd oil clr, HSPTO, BCO, PA,
telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 72 gal. LK, 18′ Flatbed, TB, 2017 Ford F-750, diesel,
oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro auto, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $236,210
M33 Monitor, 40′ derrick, serv body, GMC,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$43,865* automatic, used, black & orange. . . . . . . $31,950
S15,000 Pump Hoist, 60,000# 4L cap, 48 Pulstar P38000HD CBM w/power tongs,
telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 72 gal. 45′ derrick, painted grey, mounted on 2006
NEW oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro
Peterbilt 335, diesel, 4x4, 300HP Cat engine,
USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,325*
10 speed, used, blue . . . . . . . . . . . . $97,500
REFURBISHED S20,000 Pump Hoist, 80,000# 4L cap, 40

SMEAL 6T Pump Hoist, extended mast,
pipe racks, oil cooler, tool boxes, flat bed,
REPAIRS telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 72 gal. painted blue, mounted on 2003 Chevy 4500,
TRADE-INS oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro
diesel, used, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,500
S8,000H SEMCO, 44 derrick, 2 spd winch,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$71,665*
The most powerful S25,000 Pump Hoist, 100,000# 4L cap, 40
HSPTO, TL, RC, 2-PR, LED LK, aux, 1,500
SR, OC, 9 FB, 2-96 TB, 2014 Ford F-550,
2800 ever! telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 100 gal. diesel, auto, white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,363
oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro
controls and variable speed engine control *At this time a 10% tariff will be added to the base
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,875* price due to material price increases from suppliers.
S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 4L cap, 40 LAMAR, COLORADO
telescoping mast, 6000# tailout line, 100 gal. 719-336-9006 / 800-541-1562
oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro FAX 719-336-2402
controls and variable speed engine control SEMCOPUMPHOIST@GMAIL.COM
SIMCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $117,315* www.SEMCOoflamar.com
DRILLING EQUIPMENT, INC. See our ad on page 51.
WWW.SIMCODRILL.COM
1-800-338-9925
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NGWA Career Center can provide you with an industry-specific listing
to hone your search. Questions? Call Alex at 800 551.7379, ext 1500,
or email abeaty@ngwa.org.

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satisfaction of a job well done. Check out our
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186 WELL SCREENS 71 DRILLING EQUIPMENT
Bucyrus 36-L, in good condition.

Asking price $55,000.00 or better offer.
Call (787) 306-5959 or (787) 504-8430.
American Owned and Operated
184 WELL PACKERS
BASKI, Inc.
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Pitless Units
Hydrofracture Packers
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35 sizes of Packers/Frackers™ in stock
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187 WELL PLUGS 135 RIGS
2007 Schramm 130, SN J1300186, with rod launcher, many extras $800,000.
2004 Schramm 130, SN J1300018, 4843 hours, 8000 miles, non-tilt head,
model 1350/350 – 1150/500 Sullair, $450,000. 2008 Schramm Trailer
Mounted Drill Rig Model T200XD, Detroit DDC/MTU 12V-2000TA
DDEC Diesel Engine, Rig Top Drive Rebuild & Unit Re-Hosed by Schramm
at 9,830 hrs., New Top Head Cables at 10,377 hrs., CMX Rotation Valves at
10,612 hrs., (4) Top Drive Motors at 11,497 hrs., CMX Lift Valves at 11,590
hrs., Current Engine Hours 10,132 (est.) Please contact Alan Lang,
801-554-2419, for price and additional information.
112 MISCELLANEOUS
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BLY LM230 Wire Line
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a line of Life: H2O Required
Call Alan Lang 801-554-2419
apparel. $5.00 of every item sold
will be donated to the cause.
160 TRUCKS
Thank you,
30-Freightliner Trucks 66, The Nigro Family
60 Series Detroit, HT740,
Allison Trans., Rockwell Axle,
68KGVW, 315/80 R22.5 Michelin,
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Phone (800) 541-1562
128 PUMP PULLERS
101 GROUTERS
NEW • USED
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Index of ADVERTISERS
AERATION EQUIPMENT NATIONAL GROUND WATER PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/INDUSTRIAL
AND SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION A.Y. McDonald 7
Better Water Industries 32 NGWA/Groundwater www.aymcdonald.com
www.betterwaterind.com Foundation 67 C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
www.ngwa.org
AIR STRIPPERS www.crigroups.us
Better Water Industries 32 NGWA/Groundwater Crane Pumps & Systems 49
www.betterwaterind.com Week 2018 57 www.cranepumps.com
www.GroundwaterWeek.com
BENTONITE GROUT Grundfos 28
NGWA/Industry Champion 56 www.grundfos.us
Wyo-Ben 54
www.ngwa.org
www.wyoben.com Weber Industries 43
NGWA/Membership 38 www.webtrol.com
BENTONITE PELLETS/TABLETS www.ngwa.org/Membership
Wyo-Ben 54 PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/IRRIGATION
www.wyoben.com PIPE FITTINGS, BRASS A.Y. McDonald 7
A.Y. McDonald 7 www.aymcdonald.com
DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT www.aymcdonald.com
Better Water Industries 32 C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
www.betterwaterind.com POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES www.crigroups.us
Wyo-Ben 54 Shakti Pumps 13
DRILLING FLUIDS www.wyoben.com www.shaktipumps.com
Wyo-Ben 54
www.wyoben.com PRESSURE SENSORS Weber Industries 43
Telemecanique Sensors 1 www.webtrol.com
DRILLS, DOWN-THE-HOLE www.tesensors.com/us
Rockmore International 12 PUMPS, SUBMERSIBLE/RESIDENTIAL
www.rockmore-intl.com PUMP WIRE AND CABLE A.Y. McDonald 7
Service Wire 52 www.aymcdonald.com
DRILLS, ROTARY www.servicewire.com C.R.I. Fluid Systems OBC
Foremost Industries 27
(800) 661-9190 PUMPS, BOOSTER www.crigroups.us
A.Y. McDonald 7 Flint & Walling 37
FLOW MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT www.aymcdonald.com www.flintandwalling.com
Better Water Industries 32 Baker Manufacturing, Franklin Electric 5
www.betterwaterind.com Water Systems Division 23 www.franklin-electric.com
GROUTS/SEALANTS www.bakermfg.com Shakti Pumps 13
Wyo-Ben 54 PUMPS, CENTRIFUGAL www.shaktipumps.com
www.wyoben.com A.Y. McDonald 7 Weber Industries 43
IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT www.aymcdonald.com www.webtrol.com
SEMCO 51 Weber Industries 43 Xylem/Goulds
www.semcooflamar.com www.webtrol.com Water Technology 14
MOTORS, ELECTRIC PUMPS, CONSTANT PRESSURE www.goulds.com
DAB Pumps 50 Weber Industries 43 PUMPS, SUMP, VERTICAL TURBINE
www.dabpumps.com www.webtrol.com A.Y. McDonald 7
MOTORS, JET PUMP PUMPS, HIGH PRESSURE www.aymcdonald.com
A.Y. McDonald 7 Weber Industries 43 SIMFLO 18
www.aymcdonald.com www.webtrol.com www.simflo.com
MOTORS, SUBMERSIBLE PUMP PUMPS, JET Weber Industries 43
A.Y. McDonald 7 A.Y. McDonald 7 www.webtrol.com
www.aymcdonald.com www.aymcdonald.com QUALITY, DISINFECTION EQUIPMENT
Hitachi America/ Pentair 9 Better Water Industries 32
Sun-Star Electric IFC www.pentair.com www.betterwaterind.com
www.sunstarusa.com Weber Industries 43 REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT
Shakti Pumps 13 www.webtrol.com Cotey Chemical 27
www.shaktipumps.com www.coteychemical.com
PUMPS, SOLAR
MUD SYSTEMS Shakti Pumps 13
Mud Puppy IBC www.shaktipumps.com
www.tibban.com

RIGS, AUGER TREATMENT, ARSENIC REMOVAL
GEFCO/King Oil Tools 47 Better Water Industries 32 Get WWJ Anytime,
www.gefco.com www.betterwaterind.com
Anywhere
RIGS, CRAWLER TREATMENT, SYSTEMS
Little Beaver, Lone Star Drills 53 Better Water Industries 32 The best publication in the
www.littlebeaver.com www.betterwaterind.com groundwater industry is now
RIGS, ROTARY VALVES, BALL available
Versa-Drill/Laibe 17 A.Y. McDonald 7
www.versa-drill.com www.aymcdonald.com
digitally for
your tablet,
RIGS, SONIC DRILL VALVES, CHECK
Sonic Drill 50 A.Y. McDonald 7 smartphone,
www.sonic-drill.com www.aymcdonald.com or computer.
ROTARY TOOLS VALVES, FLOW REGULATING Read it
Star Iron Works 33 3R Valve 54 anywhere in
www.starironworks.com www.3rvalve.com
the office or field!
SUPPLIER, WEST REGION VALVES, RELIEF
Beeman Equipment Sales 61 A.Y. McDonald 7 Want to start getting it?
www.beemanequipmentsales.com www.aymcdonald.com Contact NGWA customer service
TANK TEES YARD HYDRANTS at customerservice@ngwa.org or
A.Y. McDonald 7 Woodford 35
www.aymcdonald.com www.woodfordmfg.com/woodford
800 551.7379 (614 898.7791).
TANKS, DIAPHRAGM
A.Y. McDonald 7
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Merging for Groundwater

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PUNCH LIST
I’m going to listen to all points of view, You must build a relationship with
and I want all our members to benefit your county officials and state
from being a member of the Association. representatives and senators. It’s
Scott King, PG, P.Geo., LHG essential when water issues come
in “A Commitment for All Professionals”, page 39 up you are at the top of the call list.
Jeremy Bach
in “WWJ Closeup”, page 10
The No. 1 thing to think of in a well tank is
to not really think of it as a storage device
but to think of it as part of the control system
to operate the pump because it works in It is vitally important you become
conjunction with the pressure switch. familiar with how to collect a
Wind Evans proper water test from a well.
in “Water Well Journal Q&A”, page 24 The customer is looking at you,
the well contractor or pump
While toolbox talks are not officially installer who has done the work
considered “safety training” by many on their well, for answers.
companies, they can be used as a best Gary Shawver, MGWC
practice supporting a company’s safety in “An Important Part of a Contractor’s
Responsibility”, page 42
training program, which in turn can help
fill in gaps regarding specific requirements.
Alexandra Walsh
in “Conducting Toolbox Talks”, page 44
If you need to avail yourself to the benefits

from insurance someday, the cost you paid
for the insurance will be peanuts compared The December issue of Water Well Journal
to the potential fallout from inadequate, or will focus on the state of the industry and
worse yet, no insurance coverage at all. looking ahead. In it will be a feature story
on next-generation water treatment and
Ed Butts, PE
in “Business and Personal Insurance”, water testing for well design with
page 48 respect to corrosion.
SAVE MONEY
WITH CLEAN MUD
RECYCLES THE
MUD & DUMPS
THE CRUD
MP255-100
Pick up and clean up to 500 gpm
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and 118 Pump—Chrome with
enhanced Mechanical Seal. The MudPuppy® was designed to
efficiently remove rocks and sand
from drill mud, making the mud and
jobsite cleaner. With clean mud the
problems of wear and tear on the
mud pump, drill string, and other
parts are reduced dramatically. The
hole is cleaner with less wall cake,
making for a more productive well.
MP170-2SC MP255-2SC
Pick up and clean up to 350 GPM. Pick up and clean up to 500 GPM. Each MudPuppy® is outfitted with
Built with with a 118 Pump— Built with with a 118 Pump—Chrome a high wear CHROME centrifugal
Chrome with Mechanical Seal. with enhanced Mechanical Seal. pump. Chrome ensures a longer life
with higher RPM.
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