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7 Real-World Challenges Drilling Contractors Face

Industry leaders break down the real-world obstacles facing modern drilling contractors – from city streets to remote backcountry
Austin Keating
August 20, 2025
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Seven major challenges faced by drilling contractors, ranging from urban site constraints and extreme weather to permitting complications and on-the-fly problem solving.


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EPA Awards $409.4M to North Carolina to Help Water Utilities Withstand Natural Disasters

Federal grant is being used to fund loans for local governments and water utilities.
J.J. Smith
August 19, 2025
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“These investments will make drinking water systems more resilient to future storms, helping to ensure that communities have uninterrupted access to healthy water,” said NCDEQ Secretary Reid Wilson.


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New Law in Illinois Prevents Carbon Capture and Storage on Mahomet Aquifer

Illinois’ law sets a precedent balancing climate goals with groundwater safety in response to ADM CO2 leak
Austin Keating
August 18, 2025
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Illinois is setting the pace with tough new rules to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, joining other states that are figuring out how to push carbon capture projects forward without putting critical water supplies at risk.


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DOE Climate Report Sparks Fierce Pushback from Scientists

Sparks Debate Among Experts and Environmental Advocates
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 14, 2025
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Despite the controversy, the DOE has opened the report for public comment, inviting feedback from stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.


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USGS Seeks Public Input on Groundwater Monitoring Network

Such comments are used to determine the proper performance of groundwater monitoring networks
J.J. Smith
August 12, 2025
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Authorized under the 2009 SECURE Water Act, the NGWMN is also used by the Bureau of Reclamation to report on risks to western water resources.


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200 Days with 200 Pro-Environmental Actions Under Trump Administration

The EPA celebrated this milestone this week
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 12, 2025
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Others have voiced concern that the administration’s emphasis on permitting reform and energy expansion could ultimately prioritize industry growth over ecosystem health.


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Purdue Team Unveils Breakthrough Water Treatment That Destroys ‘Forever Chemicals’

Startup Frellmann Water Technologies launches to bring the breakthrough to communities and industry.
Austin Keating
August 6, 2025
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Purdue-led team develops a scalable water treatment that doesn’t just trap PFAS and other contaminants – it destroys them. 


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Paige Hallen Hanson Confirmed as EPA Chief Financial Officer

She Brings Capitol Hill Experience and Fiscal Expertise
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 5, 2025
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“Paige did a great job as Associate CFO in the first administration,” said former EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “She has the experience and knowledge the agency needs.”


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DOE Taps Standard Nuclear for First U.S. Advanced Reactor Fuel Pilot Program

It Begins Rebuilding Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain, Reducing Foreign Dependence
National Driller staff
The Driller Staff
August 5, 2025
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Both pilot programs are central to the administration’s nuclear strategy, which positions next-generation reactors as key assets in national security and energy independence.


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EPA is altering the amount of PFAs tested for

Federal Advisory Panel Pushes Back on EPA's Plan to Roll Back PFAS Drinking Water Protections

Advocacy groups question legality of rescinding, delaying PFAS regulations set in 2024
J.J. Smith
August 5, 2025
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“Due to the anti backsliding provision in the Safe Drinking Water Act, it is illegal for EPA to arbitrarily decide to repeal or weaken existing drinking water standards.”


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