Droughts this year have affected large parts of the United States. California and Minnesota have made national headlines, but Arizona, Idaho, Oregon and Utah have also seen drought conditions. Drillers and other industry professionals working in these areas know that water systems from residential wells all the way up to large municipal wells can face a lot of stress.
We spoke with hydrogeologist Thom Hanna to get a handle on how drillers can balance materials and depth choices as water levels and quality fluctuate.