Interview with Drilling Industry Veteran John Schmitt We Talk Changes, Advice for those Starting Out Jeremy Verdusco November 24, 2021 No Comments We talk to longtime columnist, former NGWA President John Schmitt about changing times, advice for new drillers.Read More
Imagining Construction, Drilling Industry Leadership in 2035 Are we Having Difficult Discussions or Throwing Fits at Change Orders? Jake Fletcher November 19, 2021 No Comments Are we open to seeing leadership outside the bounds of our experience, learning and implementing when it makes sense?Read More
Solinst Releases ‘Mini’ Low Pressure Groundwater Well Packers Company Calls It a ‘Must Have’ for Hydrogeologists November 10, 2021 No Comments Company calls Model 800M a ‘must have’ for hydrogeologists doing small-scale zone isolation.Read More
A Lifetime in the Drilling Industry with John Schmitt November 8, 2021 No Comments In episode 36, the hosts talk to veteran driller and servant of the groundwater industry John Schmitt.Read More
Hydrogeologist Talks Well Design, Development in Drought Areas Thom Hanna Discusses Water Quality, Materials Choices Jeremy Verdusco October 27, 2021 No Comments Thom Hanna talks water scarcity, water quality and materials choices for well design in drought-prone areas.Read More
Spudder Drill Strings: The ABCs of a Drill Stem Simple Steel Bar Designed to Add Weight John Schmitt October 25, 2021 No Comments Simple, round steel bar designed to add weight for driving the drill bit.Read More
Drill Training? Mentors Can Ease Ups, Downs Growth as a Driller Often Requires Failure for Development Brock Yordy October 22, 2021 No Comments Mentors can ease the ups, downs of drill training, and help newcomers through the failures required for growth.Read More
How Do I Plan Team Morale Time for Drilling Crews? October 21, 2021 No Comments In Ask Brock episode 132, host Brock Yordy discusses team building time, with and without eye rolls. Read More
Routine Maintenance for Portable Water Well Drills From Grease Guns to Bolt Tightening, Don’t Skimp on Upkeep Joe Haynes October 20, 2021 No Comments Small drills can have a full service life with a little attention to routine greasing, cleaning and tightening.Read More
EPA Announces Comprehensive National PFAS Strategy Effort Aims to Coordinated Response to Emerging Contaminants October 19, 2021 No Comments Effort includes drinking water standards, hazardous substance designations.Read More