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In this series of articles, we will be referring to systems that move ground water from a well to its intended point of use – the types of systems likely to be encountered by well drillers and other ground water professionals. We’ll start with a look at the heart of any pumped water system, the pump.

This month’s column addresses recent industry events of interest.

Government employees are gobbling ever-larger amounts of taxpayer money.

Progressive drillers are looking beyond what they’ve been doing for years and seeking out new horizons.

Implementing a point-of-use or point-of-entry treatment strategy may be substantially less expensive than building, expanding or upgrading a central treatment plant. It is important to understand both capital and operating and maintenance costs associated with a device and other factors that impact costs.

Water treatment is a growing industry, and for the drilling contractor who’s game, it can be quite a lucrative opportunity.

I’m sure you have seen the yellow, brown or black stains on fixtures in homes – something seen as a big nuisance can lead to big profits for well drilling and pump installation companies.

At the recent NGWA Ground Water Expo in Las Vegas, a special industry experts-led panel discussion titled, “The Business of Ground Water: Looking Beyond 2007,” was one of many show highlights. Here, we offer excerpts from the presentation given by Robert Stone of Franklin Electric Co.

This month’s article focuses on the portion of a submersible water system between the wellhead and the house. To put things in perspective, let’s think about what needs to happen in this area to make the system work …

Meet C&J Well Drilling Co., a Brownsburg, Ind.-based drilling contractor.