Groundwater is near and dear to the hearts of everyone in this industry. But, as everyone from drillers to geologists knows, it’s a misunderstood resource. The Water Systems Council has worked to clear up those misconceptions, and to guard the rights of well owners. We wanted to do a checkup on those rights, and on legal and policy issues surrounding groundwater, so we spoke with Margaret Martens, the WSC’s executive director, and Jeff More, the group’s government consultant.
Our conversation has been edited for space and clarity.