Episode 79 – The Driller Newscast
Groundwater, Beer and Sustainability
Host Brock Yordy has a full slate this week. First, we have a reminder on hearing safety. Then we go to this year’s National Drilling Association convention, and talk to Jeff Garby of Alucast. Last up, in this week’s feature segment, the host talks about the intersection of groundwater and beer.
“Today, breweries are influencing the global population to understand that recycled water is the future and it’s a piece, because we need to be as much zero discharge as we possibly can,” Yordy says. “They’re doing this through revolutionary water recycling systems. It’s what we need. If we look in Colorado, Arizona or California right now, there are all breweries showing that we can use recycled water.”
This episode covers:
- Hearing conservation for drilling, construction professionals
- Tinnitus and other hearing impairments
- Reducing the risk of noise exposure
- The age gap in drilling and construction fields
- Sharing knowledge with the industry
- Contributing to The Driller and other industry sources
- Water’s role in beer production
- Responsible water use in brewing, other commercial processes
Thanks for joining us. Whether you’re at your desk or on the way to the jobsite listening in the truck, start your week with us.
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Drilling expert Brock Yordy is a regular The Driller contributing writer. Send news tips and interview suggestions to questions@askbrock.com.
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Brock Yordy, Director of Industry Engagement for The Driller, is a third-generation driller and globally recognized subject matter expert who has written for The Driller since 2013. Driven by a passion for industry education and digital media, he anchors The Driller Newscast and hosts weekly podcasts for the trade. His technical authority is backed by decades of extreme fieldwork worldwide for organizations like Halliburton, SUEZ, and the U.S. Government. Dedicated to ensuring clean water for all and advancing equitable geothermal heating and cooling, Brock actively collaborates with states nationwide through The Developed Well Group and the Geothermal Drillers Association to shape policy, safety, and workforce training.
email: brock@thedriller.com | office: (269) 348-5156
