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Sources of Monitoring Well Contamination

Thomas Kwader P.G., Ph.D.
May 1, 2002
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Thomas Kwader presents a list of potential sources of contamination that may appear in water samples that are not representative of the aquifer.
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Touring the Geotechnical Landscape

Greg Ettling
April 1, 2002
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The diversity of the drilling industry was on full display during editor Greg Ettling's recent telephone tour of the geotechnical side of the industry.
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Dear Wayne ...

Wayne Nash
April 1, 2002
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Wayne Nash answers two questions from drillers this month - both relating to problems associated with bottom hole assemblies.
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Offbeat Marketing Ideas

Jim Olsztynski
March 1, 2002
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Jim Olsztynski says if you defy conventional wisdom, you just might break from the pack.
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Fostering Independence

Wayne Nash
March 1, 2002
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Wayne Nash recently has become involved in a project that illustrates why dependence on big government may not be such a good idea.
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Grouting Water Wells

March 1, 2002
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Thomas Kwader asks if grouting water wells is a waste of money or worthwhile protection of the aquifer?
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How Are You Going to Help?

Greg Ettling
March 1, 2002
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Editor Greg Ettling sends out a friendly reminder that Ground Water Awareness Week occurs this month.
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It's Time to Give Back

Wayne Nash
March 1, 2002
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Wayne Nash thinks it's time to do more to make sure there will be enough young blood to take over the drilling industry in the future.
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Pump Performance Charts

Bob Pelikan
March 1, 2002
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Robert Pelikan presents the third installment in a series on pump selection and pump performance curves and charts.
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When Dad Met the President

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
March 1, 2002
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While drilling water wells in Maryland, Howard "Porky" Cutter's father had the opportunity to meet President Eisenhower.
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