Massachusetts Waste and Recycling Facilities Resolve Stormwater Permit Violations The affected waterways include the Paskamansett River, Weweantic River, Salisbury Plain River, Hedges Pond, Seine Pond, and Bennetts Brook. The Driller Staff January 12, 2026 No Comments Massachusetts is one of the states where the federal government directly administers stormwater permitting under the Clean Water Act. Read More
EPA Signals New Rules for Certain Uses of Five Phthalate Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act, EPA’s review looked only at uses regulated under federal chemical safety law. The Driller Staff January 12, 2026 No Comments The agency says that combination, rather than any single factor, guides whether a chemical use is considered an unreasonable risk.Read More
Updated Groundwater Cleanup Plan for Radiation Technology Inc. Superfund Site The update follows years of study showing that contamination from historic rocket engine testing remains deep in the bedrock. The Driller Staff January 12, 2026 No Comments The agency will also host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to explain the proposal and answer community questions.Read More
EPA Orders Inspections of Nearly 100 LADWP Water Reservoirs Federal review finds maintenance gaps but no immediate water quality threat The Driller Staff January 6, 2026 No Comments EPA says inspections and updated maintenance schedules are needed to strengthen safeguards for 3.8 million customers Read More
2025 is Over - Now What? A Transformative Year for the Drilling and Water Industries John Oldani January 1, 2026 No Comments 2025 was a watershed year for the drilling and water industries, marked by progress, pressure, and promise. Read More
Episode 155 – The Driller Newscast Festivus, the True Drilling Holiday John Oldani Brock Yordy December 22, 2025 No Comments In the final Driller Newscast of 2025, Brock Yordy brings Festivus to the jobsite — no tinsel on the derrick, just grit, steel, and teamwork.Read More
EPA Moves Against Grocery Chains Over Illegal Disinfectants in Southwest Stores The settlement resolves violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Driller Staff December 22, 2025 No Comments The settlement resolves violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Read More
And the Winner of The Driller’s E.G.O. Award is…Jim Beath! The Driller announced Jim as the winner in New Orleans at Groundwater Week Jim Beath December 21, 2025 No Comments The Driller announced Jim as the winner in New Orleans at Groundwater WeekRead More
Thousands of Acres at Oak Ridge Cleared for Reuse, With Some Questions Remaining Surveys show that 16,377 of the reservation’s 33,069 acres were never impacted by Department of Energy operations and do not require cleanup The Driller Staff December 19, 2025 No Comments For Oak Ridge, the announcement marks progress, but also a reminder that reuse and restoration remain closely watched by the surrounding community.Read More
Kell Well Drilling Draws National Attention Why? For being a 4th generation trusted water well drilling company The Driller Staff December 18, 2025 No Comments American Well Drilling Company believes in using American made products and has Served Families, Farms, and Businesses with Integrity for Over Eight DecadesRead More