Episode 163 – The Driller Newscast
Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)
Silver Bullet or Wishful Thinking?
There’s a real crisis when it comes to water. Not just here but globally. Intensive heat waves and drought are crippling populations in France, shortages in parts of Puerto Rico, and according to the United Nations, we live in a world where as it stands, 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water.
In this latest episode of the Driller Newscast, industry professional Brock Yordy dives into the growing global and domestic water crisis and answers a recent question that was submitted to the Driller of whether there’s an ability to pump water back into dried-up underground aquifers, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR).
Yordy also examines the critical realities of permanent land subsidence and well-construction safety, and why local policy and community involvement are essential to preventing what’s now being referred to as "water bankruptcy."
Episode 163 – The Driller Newscast
Read on for a more detailed recap of our discussion this week.
Some of the key components of this latest broadcast include:
Western Water Strain: How wildfires and record droughts are pushing river basins and reservoirs to their limits.
Coastal & Island Pressures: San Juan's driest July on record and the impact on local households.
Ask Brock Feature: Can we refill a dry aquifer, or is Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) just wishful thinking?
The Geology of Compaction: Why overpumping leads to permanent land subsidence and crushed pore space.
Actionable Policy: The vital role of local zoning boards and drain commissioners in protecting regional groundwater.
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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
