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Home » water conservation

Articles Tagged with ''water conservation''

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Dry Wells Raise Questions as Michigan Quarry Plans Expansion

Quarries often pump large volumes of groundwater to keep mining areas dry and operational.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
March 1, 2026
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Residents near a quarry in southern Michigan say something has changed underground — and not in a good way.


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Vertical Turbine Pumps: Advanced Engineering Solutions Ensure Reliable Performance

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Alan Hummer
February 10, 2026
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Vertical turbine pumps represent a well-established and reliable technology that has stood the test of time.


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New Mexico’s Water Beneath the Surface Is Running Out

Experts say a supplies crisis is looming
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
February 4, 2026
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A new groundwater report warns shrinking aquifers, missing data, and patchwork management are pushing the state toward a serious water supply crisis


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Arizona Declares 8th AMA: Ranegras Plain Groundwater Crisis Spurs Bold Action

The designation follows a data-driven process that found groundwater withdrawals in the basin.
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 27, 2026
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Arizona has officially designated the Ranegras Plain Groundwater Basin as the state’s eighth Active Management Area (AMA)


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EPA Moves to Narrow Clean Water Act Protections

The move rekindles an old debate and consistent issues
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
January 26, 2026
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EPA is now reviewing public comments and plans to finalize the revised rule later this year. Whether the changes ultimately bring stability or spark another round of legal challenges remains to be seen. 


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The Driller's Progress: 5,000 Years of Fueling Civilization

Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
December 8, 2025
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Cloud Data, Streaming Internet, and Artificial Intelligence have needs that require water and energy at increasing demand, which cannot be met without drilling more wells and boreholes throughout the country. 


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EPA Claims 300 Reported Environmental Actions

The Announcement Draws Praise, Questions, and Skepticism
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
November 23, 2025
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As the agency nears the end of its first year under Administrator Zeldin, the divide underscores a broader debate.


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Texas Set to Make $20 Billion Investment in Water After Voters Approve Proposition 4

Texas will use $1 billion in sales tax a year for the next two decades to help secure the state’s water supply.
Alejandra Martinez
November 6, 2025
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The fund also comes with some oversight. Lawmakers have created a special committee to oversee the water board’s administration of the funding.


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EPA Cracks Down on Waste Mismanagement at Cabras Marine to Protect Guam’s Apra Harbor

Despite the violations, the facility will be allowed to continue day to day operations
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 22, 2025
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The order, announced today under the authority of the Clean Water Act, comes after a February 2025 inspection revealed serious lapses in how the company handles and stores hazardous materials. 


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Corpus Christi Faces Possible Water Curtailments by 2026

The Texas Oil and Gas Industry Sounds the Alarm
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
October 19, 2025
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The message from both local leaders and industry is clear: the clock is ticking, and South Texas’ water future may define its economic one.


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