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Episode 39 – The Driller Newscast

Elevating Professionalism in Drilling and Groundwater

November 28, 2022

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Anchor Brock Yordy talks to NGWA’s Dave Schulenberg about upping our game.

Episode 38 – The Driller Newscast

DOE, NSF Focus on Geothermal, plus Driller Diversification

November 21, 2022

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Anchor Brock Yordy spotlights opportunities in geo and has tips for drillers working in cold weather.

EPA Proposes Putting PFOA, PFOS under Superfund Designation

Agency: Move Would Increase Transparency over Specific PFAS Chemicals

August 26, 2022

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Agency says move would “improve transparency, accountability” on specific PFAS chemicals, related substances.

Episode 17 – The Driller Newscast

Proposed PFAS Standards, plus Global Drought Updates

June 27, 2022

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In episode 17, anchor Brock Yordy talks proposed “forever chemical” standards and the dangers of droughts.

For the Drilling Industry, Perception Matters

From Lead to PFAS, Information About Groundwater is Everywhere

Brock Yordy

June 21, 2022

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From lead to PFAS, drillers and groundwater pros have expertise to share, but need to join the conversation.

Episode 3 – The Driller Newscast

Emergency Action Plans, Plus News About PFAS

March 21, 2022

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Anchor Brock Yordy talks drilling emergency action plans, has PFAS news and hears from a North Dakota driller.

EPA Announces Comprehensive National PFAS Strategy

Effort Aims to Coordinated Response to Emerging Contaminants

October 19, 2021

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Effort includes drinking water standards, hazardous substance designations.

investigating the drilling site for contamination

PFAS Adds Complexities to Environmental Drilling Jobs

Stephen Rasmussen

July 22, 2019

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Although PFAS is not necessarily a new chemical, its widespread presence and harmful effects on the environment have become alarming issues.

EPA Announces Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan

First-Ever

February 19, 2019

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Historic plan outlines concrete steps the agency is taking to address PFAS and to protect public health.

Regulators Need Input from Water Well Drillers

John Schmitt

February 15, 2019

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If you have read many of these columns, you know that water wells and pumps in Michigan are regulated by our Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Several years ago, the DEQ asked industry members to participate in what is called the Director’s Water Well Advisory Committee.