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For Drilling Jobs, Groundwater Protection Begins on Site

June 11, 2018

Before drilling a well, we must consider what variables of contamination could have a negative impact on the well. Minimizing that risk starts with a proper site assessment.

For Residential Use, Rainwater Cisterns Were Once Common

John Schmitt

April 23, 2018

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This begins a series of columns on water conditioning and problems of water quality I have encountered in my career in southeast Michigan. First, I want to write a little bit about a stopgap method of getting soft water that carried on for many, many years.

Water Systems Council Applauds Introduction of Water System Bipartisan Bill

Legislation to Modernize Investment in Water Infrastructure

February 27, 2018

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The bill hopes to make the process easier and more affordable for states to meet their underserved or unmet water infrastructure needs.

EPA, Army Propose Delay for WOTUS Rules

Delay Would Give Agencies Time to Reconsider

December 4, 2017

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Agencies also working to rescind Obama Administration rules.

New Study Highlights Risk of Arsenic Exposure

Private Well Water is Not Regulated by the Government

November 10, 2017

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The USGS and CDC National Center for Environmental Health study suggests 2.1 million Americans using household well water could be at risk of harmful arsenic exposure.

Volunteers Needed to Update Water Well Construction Standard

Drilling Contractor Insight Needed

September 14, 2017

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NGWA is searching for volunteers to assist in reviewing the entire ANSI standard.

Demos Pass Drilling Know-How Among Regulators, Support Staff

Brock Yordy

October 1, 2016

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How do we transfer knowledge and valuable experience to new people in the industry?

Drilling Contractors Can Help the Industry Through Feedback

Jeremy Verdusco

October 1, 2016

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How did you learn the drilling trade?

Are Groundwater, Surface Water Regulations Tied in Your Area?

Oregon area's modeling says water wells can affect neighbor's surface water

Jeremy Verdusco

April 18, 2014

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A story out of Oregon shows regulators trying to balance rules for all water stakeholders.

$Dellapenna says itÃ¢??s possible drillers could eventually be held responsible for migration of fracking wastewater$

Legal Expert Offers Insights on Water Rights, Management

Rachel Beavins Tracy

March 1, 2014

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Professor Joseph Dellapenna of the Villanova University School of Law has been at the forefront of domestic and international water law for over three decades. His career has spanned the globe from China to Jerusalem to Portugal and beyond, involving his expertise on topics like water management, the Constitution and international law.