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The EPA says it's prepared for the long haul when it comes to providing cleaner water. 

This new wave of funding specifically targets drinking water contamination in vulnerable communities.

The agency was back at Capitol Hill earlier this month for another high-stakes hearing. Here are the big points and what affects the drilling industry

Knowing the right way could mean the difference between a clear compact borehole wall and needing to rethink the whole process entirely. 

The abandoned well crisis in the Keystone State continues to grow as cleanup efforts struggle to keep pace.

Each week, The Driller looks at three newsworthy items affecting the work you do. Consider it your two-minute news update for the drilling community and the industry at-large.

The project, being dubbed “A Vision for the San Joaquin Valley," is a fully integrated strategy with immediate and long term action plans to stabilize water resources

With so much happening in the industry and at-large, The Driller plans to provide a weekly wrap of three topics you should know before you head out the door.  

Denver Water last drained Antero Reservoir during a drought in 2002. The reservoir was also emptied in 2015 to allow for dam rehabilitation work. Officials say refilling timelines will depend on future drought conditions.

A pair of state grants is set to give a boost to geothermal workforce training in Massachusetts, with the Geothermal Drillers Association (GDA) and the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) teaming up to expand access to the field.