Proper sizing and selection of the components in your water well system, most notably the well pump, are essential to meet your water needs today and in the future.
In order to construct a concrete sound barrier around Interstate 695 (the Baltimore beltway), JTE Inc. of Lorton, Va., was required to drill 300 pile holes 24 inches and 30 inches in diameter. To accomplish this, a two-step drilling procedure was employed using augers and down-hole hammers.
I have been in the drilling/consulting business for more than 35 years, and I have seldom seen an article about fishing or fishing tools. This probably is a subject that most drillers would like to “just go away,” but it is part of our industry, like it or not.
One of the most important aspects of installing a water well system is to provide a method of protecting the wellhead so that surface water, debris, insects and vermin do not enter the well. There are two primary methods used to provide wellhead protection …
Year after year, I keep hearing business owners tell me the biggest problem they have is finding good employees. I don't have any magical solutions to offer, but a little common sense might clarify some rules of the game. The first thing to realize about finding good employees is that the best ones usually are working for someone else. Many business owners consider it unethical to “steal” a competitor's employee. I don't buy that.
“Pure” water does not exist. All natural water contains some dissolved gases and minerals. Ground water quality is influenced by the chemical make-up of the geologic formations in which it occurs, and the length of time that it has been underground.
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